Irrigation for Croquet Lawns
- I design and supply irrigation systems for easy DIY installation by croquet clubs.
- To ensure that the installation goes smoothly, I am on site for the first two days or more to give guidance where necessary. Trenching for a two lawn installation takes about a day and a half and finishing off the pipework takes another day.
- Systems can be configured to suit any lawn layout or sprinkler pattern. I supply everything you need including tools and the use of my trenching machine free of charge.
- The valve manifolds are pre-assembled so that installation is mainly connecting pipes using compression fittings.
- The trenching machine can be operated by anyone who can handle a garden machine such as a rotovator. It works rather like a giant chainsaw and makes a 4" wide trench, the depth can be varied but is usually one to two feet. The trenches can be easily infilled after installing the pipes. If you prefer, ot where the ground is very stony or there are tree roots a tracked trencher can be hired from HSS for about £200 per day. It is quicker, takes less effort and is driven by caterpillar tracks.
THE SYSTEM
- Electronic controls are usually sited in the club house and require a power socket. If you have WiFi, the system can be activated remotely from anywhere in the world.
- Rain Bird sprinklers give a very even rain curtain right into the corners of the lawn. Each sprinkler has an adjustable valve to increase or reduce the throw and the arc can be varied from 40 degrees to 360 degrees.
SPRINKLER LAYOUT
- The sprinkler layout is designed for each installation individually.
COST
- The cost depends on your exact requirements but here is a guide:
- 1 lawn £4500 - £5000
- 2 lawns £7500 - £8000
- 3 lawns £8500 - £9000
- 4 lawns £9500 - £10000
- These are net prices - no VAT to pay and include a tank and all components, tools, loan of trenching machine and my on site guidance and support. In addition you will need an electrician to provide a power supply for the pump (single phase) and, where necessary, a concrete pad for the tank.