John N.
New Member
We are in the process of having a new home built on a 2 1/2 acre piece of land. The water supply at the street is rated at 95 psi per the water district. The main line will run about 200 feet up a mild slope to the house. The house is 3600 sq ft., and the plumbing contractor is installing Pex deticated lines to each fixture inside. We plan to irrigate pine trees that will be planted on the outer property lines, along with usual plants and grass in the interior.
The question I need help with is if it matters what size the main is from the meter and if there should be a second dedicated line just for irrigation and sprinkler purposes. The contractor says he is going to lay a 3/4 inch main, and have it T off at the house for future sprinkler needs. I don't know if this is the most efficient way to handle the water issue, and if this configuration will give enough water volume.
I would appreciate any help you professionals could give me on what would be the best size of main and the best way to insure that there will be an adequate supply of water for plant drip, lawn watering, and the usual interior house stuff. The home is now in the grading stage and I anticipate the trenching to be done in about 3 weeks. It is located in northern California in the Sierra Mountains foothills, and the elevation is such that freezing is not really an issue.
Thank you very much for any assistance you can give.
The question I need help with is if it matters what size the main is from the meter and if there should be a second dedicated line just for irrigation and sprinkler purposes. The contractor says he is going to lay a 3/4 inch main, and have it T off at the house for future sprinkler needs. I don't know if this is the most efficient way to handle the water issue, and if this configuration will give enough water volume.
I would appreciate any help you professionals could give me on what would be the best size of main and the best way to insure that there will be an adequate supply of water for plant drip, lawn watering, and the usual interior house stuff. The home is now in the grading stage and I anticipate the trenching to be done in about 3 weeks. It is located in northern California in the Sierra Mountains foothills, and the elevation is such that freezing is not really an issue.
Thank you very much for any assistance you can give.