HORT 146 Sustainable Irrigation Basics II

1 credit

Instruction focuses on basic irrigation hydraulics and electricity principles and practices for landscape irrigation systems, along with troubleshooting issues common to these systems. Irrigation components including valves, controllers, and sensors are also covered.

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Explain the differences between static and dynamic pressure
Describe friction loss and interpret friction loss charts
Identify sensors and valves used in common landscape irrigation systems
Perform valve and sensor maintenance and repair
Identify controller types, including smart controllers, and perform typical controller functions and procedures
Demonstrate testing for voltage and resistance with transformers and solenoids
Determine and describe wiring choices for typical landscape irrigation systems

Total Hours: 15 Lecture Hours: 5 Lab or Clinical Hours: 10