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Parts of an irrigation system


The main parts of a permanent irrigation system are the automatic timer, control valves, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipes and risers, and sprinkler heads.

Get more information on each part by clicking on the diagram.

Illustration of timer

   Illustration of control valves, pipes, and risers   Illustration of sprinkler head, pipe, and riser
Hot spot for timer Hot spot for control valves Hot spot for sprinkler head Hot spot for timer Hot spot for control valves Hot spot for sprinkler head Hot spot for PVC pipe and risers Hot spot for PVC pipe and risers Hot spot for PVC pipe and risers Hot spot for PVC pipe and risers Hot spot for PVC pipe and risers Hot spot for timer Hot spot for timer Hot spot for control valves Hot spot for pvc pipe and risers Hot spot for pvc pipe and risers Hot spot for pvc pipe and risers Hot spot for pvc pipe and risers Hot spot for pvc pipe and risers Hot spot for pvc pipe and risers Hot spot for control valves Hot spot for control valves Hot spot for control valves Hot spot for sprinklers Hot spot for sprinklers Hot spot for pvc pipe and risers Hot spot for pvc pipe and risers Hot spot for pvc pipe and risers Hot spot for pvc pipe and risers
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