Before You Begin; Water Sources - Orbit dripmaster Installation Manual

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Before You Begin

IDENTIFY PLANTS WITH SIMILAR
WATERING REQUIREMENTS
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4–POTTED PLANTS
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Water Sources

WATER SOURCE AND PRESSURE
Source—Drip-Irrigation Systems can be connected to any of the
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following water sources. Select the best option for you.
Outside Hose Faucet
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Existing Underground Sprinkler System
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Direct Connection to an Irrigation Valve
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PROCEED TO THE APPROPRIATE SECTION
1. For Hose Faucet Connection—proceed to the next page.
2. For Connection to Existing Underground Sprinkler
System (Retrofit)—proceed to page 14.
3. For Connection to a Designated Irrigation Valve—
proceed to page 22.
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Water Pressure—Obtain a
water pressure gauge (available at
most home improvement stores)
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water. Drip-Irrigation systems are
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PSI (high water pressure may cause
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