Backflow Preventors And Devices
Backflow is the interruption in water pressure resulting in the backward flow of contaminated water into a potable water source. The contamination usually happens at a cross connection of a public water system to the entrance of the end users water source (our homes and businesses). When we have a water main break in our […]
Pressure Tanks For Well Pumps
Pressure tanks are used with properties that are on a well system. Every well has a pump that pulls the water up from the well shaft so that it can be used for water both inside the house and for the lawn irrigation system. There must be a pressure tank attached to each well pump. […]
What Is Drip Irrigation?
A drip irrigation system provides water to a single plant or a closely grouped set of plants in a more direct manner then a typical spray irrigation system. The drip emmitters are meant to supply a direct source of water at a close range. It takes more planning to install a drip irrigation system because […]
The Main Parts Of An Irrigation System / Sprinkler System
The main parts of an irrigation system are the automatic timer, the control valves and the sprinkler heads. An automatic timer for an irrigation or sprinkler system is not necessary but sure does make things easier. A timer tells the system when to run and for how long. A good irrigation timer will allow you […]
The Importance Of A Rain Sensor
A rain sensor is an important addition to sprinkler system. A rain sensor detects when it rains and tells your automatic timer to turn your irrigation system off. It’s an important element in helping with water conservation since it eliminates unnecessary watering cycles by your sprinkler. A rain sensor should be mounted upright in an […]
The “Catch Can” Test
Knowing how much water you are applying to your lawn and landscaping will help you determine if you are over watering or under watering your property. A good way to determine how much moisture you are applying to your grass is a “Catch Can Test”. To administer a “Catch Can Test” you’ll need 6 small […]
Sprinkler Heads For An Irrigation System / Sprinkler System
The main parts of an irrigation system are the automatic timer, the control valves and the sprinkler heads. An automatic timer for an irrigation or sprinkler system is not necessary but sure does make things easier. A timer tells the system when to run and for how long. A good irrigation timer will allow you […]
One Of My Sprinkler Zones Doesn’t Work
If one of your sprinkler zones will not run there are 3 places we can look to pin point the problem. Is the timer working Is there a problem with the wiring Is the solenoid valve causing the problem Troubleshooting each of these areas requires the use of a voltage meter. If you are unsure […]
NEVER Turn Your Sprinkler Off!
Contrary to other advice – you should never, never, NEVER shut your irrigation system OFF. A lot of the water conservation agency in the area will tell you to turn you sprinkler off in the rainy season. A lot of seasonal residents turn their sprinkler off when they leave. In the end these actions will […]
My Sprinkler System Continues To Water
The most common cause for a continuously running sprinkler is that there are too many start times programmed into the irrigation timer. There should only be 1 start time per active program. There are programs A, B and C available. The factory default is for Program A. You do not need a start time for […]
