Install a Rain Bird Automatic Sprinkler System: a Step-by-Step Guide (2024)

Install a Rain Bird Automatic Sprinkler System: a Step-by-Step Guide

Install a Rain Bird Automatic Sprinkler System: a Step-by-Step Guide (1)

As a homeowner, you know the hassle of manually watering the yard, trudging around with hoses and sprinklers only to have to move them systematically throughout the day to reach all areas of your lawn. The good news is that it doesn't have to be this way. An automatic sprinkler system is designed to help reclaim your time and maintain your yard's picturesque beauty with minimum effort.

In our previous article, we outlined several advantages of an automatic sprinkler system. In this guide, we'll walk you through the installation process using Rain Bird components, so you can say goodbye to the old watering methods and enjoy the convenience of automatic irrigation.

HOMEOWNER TIP: Rain Bird offers our Homeowner Sprinkler Design Service to create your personalized plan with just a few simple steps.

These ten steps outline the basic steps for installing a residential irrigation system. The information is provided for general reference and assumes that you have already prepared a detailed system design and have purchased the necessary materials. It is not a complicated project, but it does require a bit of planning, digging and simple plumbing.

NOTE: Before starting your installation, check with your city about local codes and permits which may apply to irrigation systems and associated plumbing or wiring required in your community. If certain aspects of the project are beyond your comfort zone, consider hiring a professional plumber, electrician or landscape professional.

IMPORTANT! Before digging, make sure you know the locations of gas lines, power lines, and cable TV lines. Contact your utility companies for assistance if needed.

Install a Rain Bird Automatic Sprinkler System: a Step-by-Step Guide (2)

Step 1: Design

  • Place a stake or flag at each designated sprinkler location as indicated on your layout.
  • Use string to mark the path where the pipe will be installed.
  • Contact Rain Bird's Homeowner Sprinkler Design Service for help planning your system.