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An automatic sprinkler system is made of
of 3 main components:
a controller, valves and
sprinklers. |
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The Controller is the system's
brain |
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When the Controller reaches a
programmed start time, it sends a signal to one of the
valves telling it to open. Each valve controls a group
of sprinklers. Each group of sprinklers is called a
zone or station. |
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The valve works like an automatic
faucet. When it receives the commend from the
controller it opens the flow of water. |
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When the run time for the zone is done
the controller tells the valve to close. The valve
closes, shutting off the flow of water to the sprinklers. |
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The process is repeated for each group of
sprinklers in the system. |
