Comments on: Liberty & Virginia

By: Rod Johnson

Rod Johnson — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 14:11:48 +0000

Timers that you attach to the spigot or hose are cheap and popular, and they lead to this kind of thing all the time.

By: Linda Diane Feldt

Linda Diane Feldt — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 04:14:28 +0000

A hidden timer is possible, but this was clearly an old style hose attached oscillating sprinkler. They have a fan pattern and a few minimal settings. Nothing built into the yard or triggered by the rain. I considered that a kid might have set it up to play in – none in sight and the rain would suffice for getting wet. It kind of had to be intentional – which is partly why it was worth noting. A curious thing and indeed there may indeed be a logical explanation. Just an extra
odd thing with the recent floods.

By: cosmonıcan

cosmonıcan — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 03:40:15 +0000

It is probably part of a downspout drainage system. The downspouts drain into a buried pipe, where the water can seep through holes into the soil under the lawn, or if there is too much, sprinkler heads will pop-up from the water pressure and spray the lawn.

By: TJ

TJ — Sun, 30 Jun 2013 03:15:05 +0000

One of my neighbors (not that location) has a sprinkler with a timer b/c they are starting new grass. It has often been running in rain as a result, but it only runs ~15 min/day. Perhaps the one you saw had a timer up near the faucet.