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Water in sprinklers is subject to gravity like everything else. It tends to seek out equilibrium and will drain to the lowest elevation in what's known as low-head drainage. Water that isn’t sprayed from the sprinklers doesn’t specifically “rest” in the sprinkler lines, but it can stay there until it’s either sprayed out in normal usage or blown out with an air compressor prior to winterization. 

Most modern sprinkler systems separate your lawn into distinct zones, each with its own sprinkler valve and multiple sprinkler heads. All of the zones run through the same controller.

Zoned irrigation systems distribute the correct amount of water to various parts of your lawn based on their sizes and watering needs. For example, a large grassy zone in the sun will have different watering requirements than a shrubby area in the shade.

If you don’t currently have an irrigation system, cost is one of the biggest drawbacks of adding drip irrigation. You’ll likely spend several hundred dollars to set up your system. Plus, installation can be tricky—especially if you have a large or sloped yard. Drip irrigation systems also need ongoing maintenance, which you don’t really have to deal with if you’re just using a garden hose or portable sprinkler to water your lawn.

Typically, the white wire is the common wire on a sprinkler valve. This makes it easier to identify, and many local electrical codes require the common wire to be white. However, in some places, any wire can be the common wire. If you ever need to call in a pro for repairs, the industry standard is for the white wire to be the common wire. So, if you decide to switch it up, relay that information to the sprinkler specialist before they start working.