Irrigation Pumps and Alternative Water Sources
Where Does Your Irrigation Pump Water Come From? What source of water will you use in your irrigation system? Most homeowners will use the water supply for their home. In most areas, water cost is based on usage. Some states have specific restrictions concerning water usage. Certain communities have restrictions on how long and when […]
How to Replace Your Water Supply Line
Replacing Your Water Supply Line This article explains how to replace your water supply line. Before doing repairs on your main water supply line, contact your homeowners’ association or water supplier. Many areas require you to obtain special permits before doing any work on your main water line. The main water supply line provides all […]
How Does Drip Irrigation Work?
Why Drip Irrigation Could Be Best for You This article explains the benefits of a drip watering system and how it works. A drip irrigation system is any watering system that delivers a slow-moving supply of water at a gradual rate directly to the soil. Referred to as micro-irrigation or trickle irrigation, these systems consist […]
Drip Irrigation Illustration Guide
A Beginner’s Guide To Drip Irrigation Tools You’ll Need To Get Started The images below are an example of a drip irrigation system. The numbers below the image correspond with the parts within the image. Control Zone Kit A. Low Flow Valve B. Pressure Regulating Filter Easy Fit Female Adapter Easy Fit Coupling Xeriman Tool […]
How to Replace a Drip Irrigation Emitter
Replacing Drip Emitters, Made Easy Emitters are an essential part of every drip irrigation system, and over time, they can become clogged, damaged, or worn out. While cleaning often restores flow, there are times when replacement is the best solution. This guide will walk you through the process of removing old emitters, preparing your system, […]
Drip Irrigation Basics: A Complete Guide to Efficient Watering
Get to the “Root” of Water Saving with a Drip Irrigation System Drip irrigation basics start with understanding how water can move quietly and efficiently through a landscape, delivering moisture exactly where plants need it most. From backyard vegetable gardens to commercial growing operations, drip irrigation helps conserve water, reduce waste, and create healthier growing conditions. […]
Cold Weather: Prepare or Repair
How Winterization Could Help Your Irrigation System This article explains how to prepare for cold weather as well as how to repair damage caused by cold weather. The backflow preventer is a costly part of your sprinkler system, and despite its tough-looking construction, it can be surprisingly fragile under freezing temperatures. If you live in a part of the […]
Backflow Winterization and The Polar Vortex
Learn How to Protect and Save Your Irrigation System This article discusses winterizing your irrigation system’s backflow device, the Polar Vortex effect, and how your backflow device can be affected. Almost every lawn in the United States is subject to severe winter weather. This is especially true for the new Polar Vortex that has hit […]
Survive the West Nile Virus
Common West Nile Answers This article discusses how to survive the West Nile Virus. West Nile is out there my fellow Houstonians. It is out there and it is ready to take us by storm… or swamp or something. I decided to sit down and talk to a fellow Sprinkler Warehouse employee about the looming […]
Parts of an Irrigation Valve
What Are The Parts Of An Irrigation Valve And What Do They Do? This is a short article that discusses the various parts of an irrigation valve. The valve is an essential part of the irrigation sprinkler system. The main components of sprinkler valves are the diaphragm, solenoid, springs, and various gaskets or O-rings. Similarly, […]
