can ya post the design on here?

There are a couple guys here that are licensed. I'm not, but designed my years ago when we moved in to water the way I was going to landscape it-flower beds are separate from turf. I've got an average (7200 sf) lot and used 6 zones.

Not to hijack but I have a quick question, if you do not mind:

I have a small system, 3 zones, this spring, I went to turn it on and noticed 2 zones are not pumping water to the head.

I figure it is the solenoids but I cannot find them. I went to the water main out front, found an extra "cover" about 3 feet away, and figured it was the solenoids. Opened it up and there is a 3 inch PCV pipe with 3 manual valves running inline...but no solenoids.

When I turn the on the one zone that does work, I can hear the water move through the line in my garage...

lol, does anyone know how I can go about locating the location of my solenoids?

I am trying to DIY but I am very close to hiring someone just to find the dang things.

I would lose the rotary heads (south side) that are 25'+/- apart and go with spray heads. You might have to add a zone and it will increase the amount of heads...but its worth it. (unless its just the dog run or gravel.)
cant tell from the drawing....but i would put the flower beds on separate zones from the turf.
I like the drip on the side as long as they aren't flower beds or grass.
make sure you are getting a Rainbird (espme) controller with a Rainbird rain and freeze sensor.
The heads I would demand Rainbird 1800 series pop-up sprays heads with U-series nozzles, and Hunter PGP rotors(if you go with rotors).
Make sure the permit is pulled.
after installation make sure the back flow test is done and the city signs off. (green card)
I wouldn't make the final 1/3 of the payment until these things are done. ( tend to get done faster this way)..make sure to let him know you intend to hold onto the cash until the backflow test and green card is issued.
hope this helps. gl

I have 15 years in the sprinkler business, and completly agree with sprinkler specialist, cept I do not like rainbird at all. I only use hunter parts.
Anytime you use a rainbird program or hd or lowes for a design remember they are selling their products, the more they sell the more they make.
Talk to neighbors and friends. find a GOOD sprinkler guy in your area. and do not be afraid to pay for this. If you go low bid chances are you will be paying more in the long run.