Irrigation system; Phase One Complete

As I think about the obvious, the irrigation system in being installed in multiple phases;

1. Lay the 2" lake source water pipes
2. Install a concrete foundation for the pump
3. Purchase and install the pump
4. Begin install of water lines for sprinkler system
5. Complete install of of sprinkler system
6. Anything I forgot (not necessarily in the above order)

Phase One Complete
210' of line has been laid out down to the mouth of the channel which is pretty much bone dry.  The "foot" or the water inlet fitting allowing water into the pipes but not out has also been added.  It's protected inside an old tire that someone generously left in the bottom of the channel.

The start

See the shovel?  The end.

The tire generously left for me to use!

It's going to leap!  Cross pieces will be buried

Nearly done.

Done!  Wow, that is BRIGHT!

I designed the valve end with cross pieces that turn down into the ground to insure there is no flexing due to tidal action.  They also support the old tire whose purpose is to protect the head from prop damage should someone venture up the channel when the water is low.  Also, on a windy day, the wind can push water up the channel and the ensuing currents can wreak havoc on a water line if it's not adequately secured.  Since I don't want to be poking around there in 2-3 years time (or later this year for that matter), it's more than adequately secured!

The last step was to fill the pipes with water so that when the lake fills, the pipes will already be full of water and will not float away.

And now......I wait with bated breath for possibly a long and plaintive howl from the lady next door when she looks out her family room window and sees my bright florescent orange marker stick.  It is rather bright!

Oh well, sorry, thems the breaks when living on a lake channel!  Not going to have someone plow over my water inlet valve!