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  • 6 Hunter pop-up sprinklers for optimum lawn irrigation in the test

    A Hunter sprinkler sprays water across a sunlit green lawn, providing efficient lawn irrigation with trees and a building in the background on a bright, clear day. www.commaik.de

    Hunter pop-up sprinklers, geared sprinklers and MP Rotators compared in practice: In this article, I show you which sprinklers have proven themselves in my garden – from classic Hunter geared sprinklers such as the I-20 and PGP Ultra to the compact PGJ and pressure-regulated PRS40 housings with MP Rotator nozzles. I share my experiences from daily use, compare the models with each other and give tips on planning efficient lawn irrigation. If you want to optimize your garden irrigation, you will find lots of helpful information here – including direct recommendations and a clear comparison table.

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    An air conditioner is mounted on the exterior wall of a light-colored building, with a vertical pipe running alongside it. In the background, nearby houses and trees can be seen against a partly cloudy sky. www.commaik.de

    Installing Air Conditioning Yourself in an Older Building – Heating and Cooling in Practice

    27. June 2026
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    Laying the water pipe in the garden: tips for connecting the water supply to the garden irrigation system

    10. March 2025
  • Hunter X-Core control computer for garden irrigation program yourself

    A man in a black jacket stands next to a Hunter X-Core irrigation timer, pointing at it. The X-Core’s display reads 4:22 PM and features green buttons and a central dial with labeled settings in German. www.commaik.de

    In one of my last blog posts, I described the installation and connection of the Hunter X-Core irrigation computer. I have explained how to connect the solenoid valves to the irrigation computer. However, I only briefly touched on the programming of the Hunter X-Core. In this article I will write in detail how I programmed my Hunter X-Core irrigation computer.

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    An irrigation control system with pipes, valves, and wires is installed beside a stone-filled trench near a raised bed in the garden. Purple flowers and soil are visible in the background. www.commaik.de

    Building a raised bed on a slope with gabions and automatic irrigation

    2. August 2020
    A close-up of a sprinkler spraying water over a lush, green lawn on a sunny day showcases the benefits of planning lawn irrigation, with a stone wall and some trees in the background. www.commaik.de

    Plan and install lawn irrigation yourself 2 – Calculating the water connection

    13. May 2020
    A smart irrigation controller displaying “Hydrawise” is shown with an arrow pointing to a sprinkler watering a lush green lawn in the backyard. www.commaik.de

    Installing and programming the Hunter Hydrawise irrigation computer – step by step

    24. August 2025
  • Perfect winterizing of lawn and irrigation system

    Three lawn mowers and a bag of lawn fertilizer lie on green grass next to a green area with white stones and a small palm tree. www.commaik.de

    It’s fall and the cold winter is approaching. It is therefore high time to prepare the lawn and the lawn irrigation system for the cold and frosty temperatures by winterizing. My main focus today is on making my garden ready for winter, which includes taking care of the lawn and making sure the automatic lawn watering system is frost-proof.

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    Hunter X-Core control computer for garden irrigation program yourself

    29. January 2021
    Lawn irrigation system components, including pipes, valves, and wiring, are laid out on the ground next to an open valve box in a grassy area. A green garden hose and plastic cover are also visible. www.commaik.de

    Installing lawn irrigation: Valve box, Hunter solenoid valves and Rain Bird water distribution in detail

    1. March 2025
    A smart irrigation controller displaying “Hydrawise” is shown with an arrow pointing to a sprinkler watering a lush green lawn in the backyard. www.commaik.de

    Installing and programming the Hunter Hydrawise irrigation computer – step by step

    24. August 2025
  • Plan and install lawn irrigation yourself 2 – Calculating the water connection

    A close-up of a sprinkler spraying water over a lush, green lawn on a sunny day showcases the benefits of planning lawn irrigation, with a stone wall and some trees in the background. www.commaik.de

    After describing how the selection and placement of sprinklers can be calculated online free of charge in the last article on building a lawn irrigation system, this entry is about calculating the correct sizes for the lawn sprinklers.

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    Lawn care in spring for the perfect lawn

    2. April 2022
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    Build your own automatic hedge watering system

    11. June 2020
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    11. November 2020
  • Planning and installing lawn irrigation 1 – Optimum sprinkler placement

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    My lawn irrigation system is now in its 3rd year. After a few conversions, I currently have 2 valve boxes with 6 irrigation circuits and a total of 18 sprinklers. So far I have used products from Hunter, Rain Bird and Gardena. I am now planning to extend my existing lawn irrigation system to the

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    Lawn Irrigation Comparison Hunter MP Rotator vs. RainBird R-Van

    13. September 2020
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    Plan and install lawn irrigation yourself 2 – Calculating the water connection

    13. May 2020
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    Secure raised bed on a slope with gabions and honeycomb fleece

    2. August 2020
  • Winterizing and frost-proofing the lawn irrigation system

    A sprinkler provides irrigation to a lush green lawn in front of a stone building with a barred window and garden tools hanging on the wall in the background. www.commaik.de

    With the installation of my automatic and retractable lawn irrigation system from Hunter, I really did something good for my lawn this summer. Depending on the weather, my lawn could and can be watered and I have no problems with bare or burnt patches in the lawn even during longer dry periods. Nevertheless, every gardening season ends at the end of fall at the latest when winter arrives. And with lows in my region between

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    Plan and install lawn irrigation yourself 2 – Calculating the water connection

    13. May 2020
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    2. April 2022
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    Perfect winterizing of lawn and irrigation system

    11. November 2020

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In this construction diary, we share our experience in the renovation and modernization of our Art Nouveau villa and hope to give a few suggestions and tips to some of you.

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