Irrigation F/X Says I Need More Pressure at the Source or POC Than I Think I Need

Issue

You're trying to size the mainline in your irrigation irrigation, and the system is telling you that you need more pressure at the source or point of connection (POC) than you think you need.

You may be seeing the following error message when sizing the mainline:

Pressure available at the POC has been exceeded

Cause

Your system may be experiencing pressure loss in the mainline, or you may simply need more pressure at the source.

Solution

Follow our troubleshooting steps for excessively low pressure.

Remember to size the lateral and mainline pipes in your system after completing each troubleshooting step.