Step By Step Drip Irrigation System Installation Guide
Everything You Need To Know To Install A Drip System This is a step-by-step drip irrigation system installation guide. Compared to conventional sprinkler systems, drip irrigation systems are simple to design, inexpensive, and easy to install. Traditional high-volume, high-pressure sprinkler systems require careful planning, extensive trenching, and special tools and glues. These efficient systems deliver […]
Gravity Feed / Rain Barrel Drip System
Rain Barrel Drip Irrigation System Powered By Nature, For Nature This article explains what a gravity feed and rain barrel drip irrigation system is. This system is different from other irrigation systems because it uses gravity instead of pumps or power to produce water flow. The most common problems with gravity systems are the low […]
How to Install a Sprinkler Timer
A Guide To Installing A Sprinkler Timer This article explains how to install a sprinkler timer. We include a list of tools necessary to complete the project and steps in how to do it. Tools Needed to Install Irrigation Controller / Timers 3/8″ electric drill, cordless or with cord Masonry bit, if drilling holes in […]
Broken Septic System? Let’s Fix It.
Broken Septic System A properly working septic system is something most homeowners rarely think about until problems begin to show. Your septic system plays a vital role in safely treating and dispersing household wastewater, and when it starts to fail, the effects can be both unpleasant and costly. Let’s walk through the most common indicators […]
The Heart of Your Irrigation System: The Irrigation Valve
A Breakdown of an Essential Component This article explains the importance of the irrigation valve in your sprinkler system. If the controller is the brains of your system the valves are the heart. They control the flow of water through the lines. They are very simple in both principle and design. This is an example […]
Sprinkler Parts Summary & Recommendations
How All Irrigation Components Work Together This article is a brief summary of sprinkler parts and recommendations of a sprinkler repairman. He explains his personal experiences and the sprinkler parts he prefers to work with. You can shop for the same popular brands he uses at the Sprinkler Warehouse. Click here to shop for Hunter, […]
Traveling Sprinklers
Using Traveling Sprinklers To Water Efficiently This article explains traveling sprinklers. Let’s face it: There are times when an underground sprinkler system just isn’t practical. If you’re a school with a football field, baseball field, soccer field and track the cost to install a system can be prohibitive. You also lose use of the facility […]
How To Choose The Right Sprinkler Head For Your Yard
Selecting The Right Sprinkler Head For Your Irrigation System This article explains how to choose the right sprinkler head for your yard. The type of heads utilized on a specific project is determined by the dimensions of the area being covered, the water pressure available for operation, and also a variety of other factors. Spray […]
Adjusting Sprinkler Run Times Monthly
When To Adjust Sprinkler Run Times The article explains the importance of adjusting your sprinkler run times monthly. Spring is now officially here. While some of the United States is still putting up with snowstorms and harsh weather, many other parts of the country are beginning to see the lush green hues of plant life […]
Designing an Irrigation System
Best Practices in the First Step of the Irrigation Process This article discusses how to design an irrigation system. If you are old enough you remember the Pinto. New Coke? The Newton? Zune? Mars Needs Moms? Trying to cover all bases here. These are all products that failed due to poor design. The strange thing […]
