Drip Irrigation Pressure Regulator: Benefits & Types
How a Drip Irrigation Pressure Regulator Works Drip irrigation regulators help control the water pressure entering your drip irrigation system. Water rushing through your irrigation system at household pressure can cause uneven watering, blown fittings, and damaged drip components. A pressure regulator reduces incoming water pressure to a safe, consistent level so every part of […]
How to Seal a Hole in Drip Tubing Irrigation
Fixing a Hole for Irrigation Drip Tubing How to seal a hole in drip tubing is one of those quick irrigation fixes that can save gallons of wasted water and keep your system running efficiently. Whether an emitter was installed in the wrong spot, a layout changed, or a stray puncture appeared during maintenance, sealing […]
A Complete Drip Irrigation Repair Guide
How to Repair Drip Irrigation Tubing How to seal a gash in drip tubing becomes urgent the moment you spot water spraying where it shouldn’t, soaking one section of your garden while the rest of your plants go thirsty. A split line in the middle of your drip system can quickly turn into wasted water, […]
Drip Irrigation Drip Emitters: Your No-Pain-to-Maintain Guide
How to Clean Drip Irrigation Emitters Drip irrigation drip emitters sit quietly along your garden beds, delivering precise drops of water to thirsty roots while mulch, dust, and mineral buildup slowly gather around them. When water starts trickling unevenly or plants begin showing signs of stress, cleaning your drip irrigation emitters can restore steady flow […]
Repair or Replace an Irrigation Valve?
Know Before You Go This is a short article that discusses whether or not you should repair or replace an irrigation valve. I am going to tell you a trick on irrigation system repair. Valves connect and help control the water flow to the sprinkler heads in each individual zone, a broken part can interrupt […]
Teflon Tape and How To Use It
Get Rid of Leaks Easily With Teflon Tape This article discusses Teflon tape and how to use it properly. Teflon® tape (polytetrafluoroethylene, or PTFE), AKA plumber’s tape, is a thin film used to seal pipe threads. The tape is durable, flexible, and fills in the minor imperfections in the threads to seal leaks. To use, […]
Hydroponic Gardening
A Beginner’s Guide: Hydroponics This article explains what hydroponic gardening is and how it works. Hydroponic Gardening is beneficial for any small-based root systems such as strawberries, herbs, or small leaf lettuce. To build a hydroponic drip irrigation bucket system you will need: a 5-gallon bucket with lid, reducer, ½” clear tubing, ½” x ¼” […]
Installing Low Voltage Outdoor Lighting
What You Need To Know About Landscape Lighting This article explains how to install low-voltage outdoor lighting. Before starting your outdoor lighting project make sure the electricity is off or unplugged before setting up lighting. The easiest lights to install are solar-powered lights, no cables are required, and they usually come pre-assembled. If you do […]
How to Identify the Size of the Water Meter & Supply Line
Determining Water Meter & Supply Line Size This article explains how to identify the size of the water meter and supply line. A critical step in designing an efficient irrigation system is determining how much water you have available, its flow and pressure. Start at the meter. It is usually near the curb buried in […]
Pump Installation for Irrigation
Irrigation Pump Installation Explained This article explains pump installation for irrigation. The water is in the lake and you want it on your yard. This means you need a pump to move the water from the lake to your irrigation system. Choosing the pump is addressed in another article. We’ll talk about how you put […]
