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    emmacami Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Jun 29, 2012, 04:27 PM
    Sprinkler system
    I'm new at this. I'm planning to put in a sprinkler system, but the flow rate in my house is only 6 gpm. Tapping in near the water meter is not an option, it's on the other side of the driveway. So I have to tap in from the basement and out. Is there a way to increase the flow rate? Thank you.
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    Jun 29, 2012, 11:06 PM
    You can install booster pump. That will supply your new sprinkler system with enough pressure. Also, if you have very low pressure, install large diameters pipe. For example, run 1 1/2" runs and attach sprinkler heads directly to 1 1/2" pipe. Install only a few sprinklers on each branch. That will maximize your volume delivery. Hope that helps. Back to you. Milo
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    Jun 30, 2012, 10:23 AM
    In addition I would take the feed off where the water enters the house. Good luck, Tom
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    Jun 30, 2012, 10:59 AM
    Another thing may help it to split up into zones as much as you can, Example, 2 at a time instead of 8 sprinklers at a time?
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