Irrigation Terms Flashcards
Which of the following describes the rate at which water is applied by sprinkler heads in a certain pattern?
Correct: Application Rate
A. Precipitation rate
B. Infiltration rate
C. Absorption rate
Absorption Rate is defined as:
Rate at which soul will accept water.
Static pressure minus all pressure losses will give you:
Actual head Pressure
The degree of coverage of a sprinkler from one side of a pattern to the other is:
The arc
A timing device which signals the automatic valves to open or close is called a:
Remote control valve
A device used to turn a quick coupler valve on and off is:
A quick coupler key
A graphic representation of precipitation is:
A water audit
The flexible portion of the remote control valve which regulates the passage of water through the valve is:
A diaphragm
A device used in electrical troubleshooting is:
A digital multimeter
Which device can be used to help prevent freezing of water in the piping?
Drain valve
Slow application rates expressed only GPH are usually referring to what type of irrigation:
Drip Irrigation
What small mechanical device is used to limit water flow to a very low drop or trickle?
An emitter
Waste water, such as from your bath, sink, or washing machines is called
Grey water
A method of maintaining a constant discharge pressure regardless of inlet pressure is called:
Pressure compensating
A motorized device which creates, or boosts pressure is called:
A pump
Domestic or municipal wastewater which has been treated to a quality suitable for beneficial use such as landscape irrigation, is called:
Reclaimed water
A drawing of an installed irrigation system showing major components is:
Record drawing
The process of calculating and managing the time and amount of water to apply to the landscape is referred to as:
Scheduling
A swing joint is used:
To prevent damage for the head.
Xeriscaping is:
Proper planning and design Soil analysis and improvement Low water plant selection and placement Alternative use for turf areas Efficient irrigation Mulching Proper maintenance of the landscape and irrigation
Heads that have valves incorporated within them are referred to as:
Valve-in-heads
Slow application of water directly to the root zone using very low pressure is considered:
Drip irrigation
Which device is used to keep debris from being sucked into the line?
Air/vacuum relief valve
A valve that allows water to travel in only one direction is called:
Check valve
What type of valve would be installed to offer water to a remote location?
Quick-coupled valve
