Irrigation 101: Introduction To Irrigation And Sprinklers

Course 1 of Pro Irrigation Training's "Irrigation 101" series. Learn all the basics of Irrigation.

What you'll learn
Know the history and modern uses of irrigation, understand the basic concepts and definitions of the industry, pick the proper type of system configuration, and use basic knowledge of water hydraulics.
Requirements
No prior knowledge or experience needed. This course lays the foundation for more specific courses.
Description
Introduction To Irrigation And Sprinkler Systems is the first course in our series. New hires in the irrigation or landscaping business will want to take our "Irrigation and Sprinkler System 101" courses to get a proper fundamental education of the concepts and components that make up a sprinkler system. Homeowners or gardeners will also benefit from an understanding of their own sprinkler systems. All measurements used are Imperial or American Standard, that is; inches, feet, gallons, etc. 


Start at the beginning with irrigation concepts, system design basics and water hydraulics. We wrap up this free course with some real world skills that you'll use frequently in the field; using a 5 gallon bucket test to measure flow, and measuring elevation change and slope percentage.


An hour and a half of video instruction also includes a 22 page PDF download of all material covered. Lifetime access to all the course videos and downloads insures that you can revisit any info in the field from your smartphone. Begin a program of professional development in green industry with courses from Pro Irrigation Training. You'll learn the basics of irrigation and start a proper education that will get you started earning money.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction To Pro Irrigation Training

Lecture 1 Introduction To The Course

Section 2: Introduction To Irrigation

Lecture 2 History of Irrigation

Lecture 3 Modern Uses Of Irrigation

Lecture 4 Environmental Impact

Lecture 5 Goals of Irrigation

Lecture 6 Conclusion of Section 2

Section 3: Irrigation Concepts and Definitions

Lecture 7 Uniformity and Efficiency

Lecture 8 Soil Types

Lecture 9 Intake Rates

Lecture 10 Evapotranspiration

Lecture 11 Precipitation Rate

Lecture 12 Conclusion To Section 3

Section 4: Sprinkler System Design

Lecture 13 3 Classifications of Sprinkler Systems

Lecture 14 Two Meter Configuration

Lecture 15 One Meter - House Mainline Tap Configuration

Lecture 16 Under House Plumbing Tap Configuration

Lecture 17 Lake Pump Configuration

Lecture 18 Water Well Configuration

Lecture 19 Valve Manifold Configuration

Lecture 20 Valve Satellite Configuration

Lecture 21 Order Of Components In A Sprinkler system

Lecture 22 Conclusion To Section 4

Section 5: Simplified Water Hydraulics

Lecture 23 Pressure

Lecture 24 Flow

Lecture 25 Velocity

Lecture 26 Friction Loss

Lecture 27 Real World Example

Lecture 28 How To Measure Flow

Lecture 29 How To Measure Elevation and Slope

Lecture 30 Conclusion To Section 5

Section 6: Bonus Video

Lecture 31 Bonus Video

This course is designed for someone already working in or seeking to work in the Landscaping or related industries. All measurements used are Imperial, or American Standard, that is; inches, feet, gallons, etc. People that directly or indirectly deal with sprinkler systems can complete their foundational knowledge and earn more as they add new skills. A homeowner that spends a lot of time in their garden or landscape may want to understand the concepts behind their own sprinkler system.