Installation Guide for Sloped Areas & Hillsides
How To Install Sprinkler System On Sloped Areas Watering Hillside This article is an installation guide for sloped areas and hillsides. It explains how to install drip line irrigation systems in areas with sparse and dense foliage as well as slopes that have a combination of the two. Sparse Application: In order to have proper […]
How to Select an Irrigation Valve
Which valve is best? If you’re not familiar with the various types of valves, selecting an irrigation valve can be overwhelming. This article will cover the basic valve types, how they’re used, and give you a few tips. Control Valves Control valves turn a sprinkler system either on or off. It is possible to use […]
How To Replace A Pop Up Irrigation Spray Head
Steps To Replace A Pop-up Spray Head There are two ways to go about replacing a pop-up irrigation spray head sprinkler; either replace the entire spray body or simply replace the guts of the existing spray. Replace the Entire Pop Up Head To replace the spray with an entirely different spray (model, size, or brand), […]
How To Adjust An Irritrol Rotor Head
Water Where You Need This article explains how to adjust an Irritrol rotor head. A significant portion of lawn maintenance is making sure your sprinkler system is operating correctly. And one of the major components of sprinkler system maintenance is keeping your rotors properly adjusted. You want head-to-head coverage. And you want to minimize the […]
How to Adjust a Hunter Spray Nozzle
Hunter Spray Nozzle Adjustment, Made Simple In this article we will discuss the basics on how to adjust a Hunter spray nozzle, so your lawn will be happy and you’ll avoid wasting water. Proper lawn maintenance requires a sprinkler system in tip-top condition. And a primary component of sprinkler system maintenance is keeping your Hunter […]
A Guide To Annual Rotor Maintenance
Proper Rotor Maintenance To Keep Your Irrigation System At Peak Efficiency Keep your system at peak efficiency by performing regular rotor maintenance. A poorly maintained system will wastewater and lead to distressing turf and landscaped areas. Proper system maintenance is easy if you are diligent in your inspection, carefully follow the correct repair steps, and […]
Types of Backflow Preventers
What Are the 4 Types of Backflow Preventers? Backflow devices are a crucial safety component in an irrigation system. Its primary function is to protect your drinking water supply from contamination. After detecting signs of backflow, these devices can instantly close and prevent this reverse flow. While they’re all designed for the same result, there […]
Types of Weather Sensors for Irrigation Controllers
Which Ones Are Best for Your Area Efficient irrigation scheduling means watering only when needed. So how do you avoid watering when it’s not necessary? Various manufacturers make several different types of sensors for irrigation controllers, that measure rainfall, soil moisture, and freezing weather. These sensors connect to controllers and can pause irrigation schedules to […]
Why Choose An Automatic Rain Sensor?
Rain, rain go away, come back another day. This article explains the importance of automatic rain sensors and why you should consider installing one. Seven Reasons For Installing An Automatic Rain Shut Off Device: 1. Rainwater Is Important It’s all about maintaining beautiful, healthy vegetation. Rainwater is purer and healthier for plants than piped water. […]
Should You Choose a Wireless or Wired Rain Sensor
The Features and Benefits of Each Many people who are considering purchasing a rain sensor are not sure whether to choose a wired or wireless sensor for their sprinkler system. While they both perform the basic functions, they have different costs and features. That can make deciding between the two difficult. However, no matter which […]
