A mounting and placement system for the periodic and manual placement of one or more sprinkler heads around a yard or other area that needs periodic watering, said sprinkler heads being advantageously made in accordance with conventional designs. A shank or spike depends from the body of such water sprinklers, said spike being downwardly tapered to a point. A plurality of generally tubular anchor members are sized and configured to telescopically receive the spike of the sprinkler. The lower end of the anchor member is squeezed together to form a more narrow, bladelike shape to foster entry into the ground. To ensure that the top of the anchor member is not damaged by any axial blows as it is being driven into the ground, an impact-resistant plug may be temporarily placed in the open top of the anchor member. But the lower end is left partially open so that rain water and the like may drain from the anchor member. By sequentially associating the sprinkler with each anchor member, the entire yard can be watered. If desired, a resilient plug may then be inserted into the open top of each of the permanently installed anchor members.
In order to improve efficiency and eliminate waste in irrigation applications, while also providing irrigation in any configuration or pattern in an inexpensive manner, an irrigation system includes a plurality of portable watering stations. The watering stations are adapted to be positioned at selected locations to achieve a predetermined watering pattern. Each of the watering stations includes a hollow body having at least one port adapted to receive water either directly or indirectly from a water source, at least two ports adapted to distribute water received therein directly to a pair of other watering stations, and an irrigation component associated with the body for irrigating an area immediately surrounding the watering station. The watering stations are adapted to be interconnected with one another and a water source by utilizing a plurality of hoses. In this manner, the irrigation system is portable, movable and expandable and may be provided in kit form so as to accomplish the objective of watering in the most economical, efficient and waste-free fashion possible.
A portable knockdown above ground watering system and method for establishing a new lawn is provided. The system includes a compact water manifold structure comprising a manifold housing having a water inlet in fluid communication with a plurality of water outlets. A plurality of solenoid actuated valves are connected adjacent to and in fluid communication with each of the water outlets. The solenoid actuated valves being electrically connected to a control cable plug. An inlet hose connector is connected in fluid communication with the water inlet for removable connection to an inlet hose. A plurality of sprinkler heads are connected in fluid communication to the manifold structure with removably connected outlet hoses. A flexible waterproof control cable is provided. The control cable is removably connected between the control cable plug and a timer assembly which is used for electronically regulating the solenoid actuated valves for operation of the sprinkler heads.
A pop-up sprinkler assembly for installation within the ground and for manual connection from a position above ground with an above ground hose as a source of water pressure. The pop-up sprinkler assembly includes a housing structure having an annular opening and exterior suitable for installation within the ground in a fixed operative position. The housing structure has a inlet passageway communicating with the annular opening. A hose connector is in the passageway for connection to an above ground hose. A sprinkler head is mounted in the annular space that is generally at ground level when the sprinkler head is in a lower storage position. An annular seal is provided between the sprinkler head and the housing structure so that the communication of water pressure with the annular space results in water pressure-biased movement of the sprinkler head from the lower storage position to a raised operative position. The sprinkler has an outlet for directing water under pressure outwardly thereof onto the ground in a predetermined pattern.
The lawn sprinkler system utilizes a single impulse type sprinkler head and at least one (preferably a series of) ground anchor receptacle(s) for the single sprinkler head. The ground anchors are permanently placed as desired, with the single sprinkler head and water supply hose being moved from one ground anchor to another to complete the watering task. Each ground anchor is provided with indicators to indicate the stop settings for the impulse sprinkler head when installed at that location. The user installs the sprinkler head with its attached hose in the selected ground anchor, and sets the sprinkler head stops in accordance with the indicators on the ground anchor. When the watering has been accomplished at that location, the water is turned off, the sprinkler head moved to another anchor, its stops are adjusted, and the water turned on to continue the process.
A retracting telescoping automatic fire sprinkler is disclosed. In a dry system, the sprinkler extends to its operating position under system pressure that is applied in response to a preaction signal. When system pressure is removed, as in after a test is completed, the sprinkler automatically retracts to its original position.
