For projects where you have to survey and/or trace existing sprinkler systems for modifications, what tools/methods do you use? Just a 25' measuring tape and a ladder? Point and shoot laser? Laser scans?
I generally measure locations of sprinklers and pipe off of walls or structure using a point-and-shoot laser measure and a laser plumb bob so I know I'm right beneath my measurement point. That being said I'm very interested in learning about how other people do takeoffs. Posted anonymously by a member for discussion. Discuss this | Submit a Question | Subscribe
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Wayne Ammons
2/28/2019 08:33:57 am
A similar question was posted on 12/5/18, you might checkout those responses as well.
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Hemant Rajput
5/19/2020 01:09:37 pm
I live in a gated community of 11 detached condominiums, near a lake. We all have sprinkler systems using city water. We would like to get a survey done for these systems and do the feasibility study to use the lake water for these sprinklers.
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Kevin Clay
2/28/2019 11:23:15 am
When exact locations aren't necessary, I use drop ceiling grids to estimate locations. Best helpful with 2x2 grid.
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