DIY Sprinkler System for a Narrow Lawn Strip

Simple Layout for a 50′ × 15′ Area

Three 180° pop-up rotors spaced along the fence line will cover a 50′ × 15′ strip nicely. Use ¾″ PVC pipe with glued fittings (not poly with clamps) for durability and leak-free joints.

Parts List

• 3 × pop-up rotor heads (e.g., Hunter PGP or Rain Bird 5000) with 180° nozzles
• ¾″ Schedule 40 PVC pipe
• PVC tees, elbows, couplings
• PVC primer and cement
• ¾″ male adapters for head connections
• Teflon tape
• Shovel or trenching tool

Optional Upgrade: Battery Timer

A battery-operated hose-end timer (e.g., Orbit, Rain Bird) adds convenience and prevents overwatering. It threads onto your existing faucet and connects to the PVC via a female hose adapter.

Installation Tips

1. Trench 8–10″ deep for pipe.
2. Glue all fittings; allow 15 minutes cure before pressurizing.
3. Flush the line before installing heads to remove debris.
4. Adjust each rotor's arc and radius to avoid overspray on the pool deck.

This simple manual or timer-controlled system will give you a green strip without the cost of a full underground installation.