All About Half Tubing
Half-Inch Tubing, The Backbone Of Irrigation System This article explains what half tubing is and how to use it. Half-inch tubing is literally the backbone of many drip irrigation systems. It is by far the most popular size used. The only problem is half-inch tubing isn’t half an inch. It’s close! Closer than “hand grenade” close. […]
Irrigation Sensors
What They Are and How They Are Useful to You This article explains different kinds of irrigation sensors, including rain, freeze, and moister sensors. Today’s controllers can do a number of things: multiple programs and start times, rain delays, soak cycles, and more. They do it routinely, day in and day out, like nice little […]
Let’s Talk Stream Rotors
Stream Rotors Features & Benefits This article discusses the difference between stream nozzles and spray nozzles. The fountains at the Bellagio, Las Vegas, are world famous. They are designed to take you away from stress and trouble with their combination of dancing water, music and light. They are not, however, designed to keep you from […]
Let’s Talk About Why Your Water Bill Is So High
Why Your Water Bill Is High Water’s A Matter With You? This article discusses the factors that could be causing your water bill to be high. So let’s talk about money. Yours, mine, yours, and yours. I do want to go over one water fact first. It’s a surprising fact to many people, even though […]
Plastic Nozzles Vs Brass Nozzles
Are Plastic Nozzles Or Brass Nozzles Better For You? This article explains the difference between plastic and brass nozzles. There was a time when brass nozzles were all you saw in irrigation systems. Why? Well, there were no plastic ones. Hard to imagine pre-plastic, isn’t it? You had brass, zinc and steel. Brass dominated because […]
Interview with a Raspberry Crazy Ant
Introducing The Raspberry Crazy Ant The following dialogue is an interview that took place between myself and the Public Relations director for the Raspberry Crazy Ants. We discuss their name, housing preferences, attraction to electronics and pesticides. Introduction: Me: For the past month or so the news has been running stories about crazy ants; exploiting […]
Is Chikungunya the New West Nile Virus?
How To Conquer The New West Nile Strand This article explains whether or not Chikungunya is the new west Nile virus. New Mosquito Born Disease Threatens Southern States: Chikungunya Mosquito’s are an annoying fact of living in the south. And is it not bad enough that when a mosquito bites you that you have to […]
How We Choose Our Brands
Dive Deep Into The Brands You Know & Love This article explains how Sprinkler Warehouse chooses the brands it sells. Ever wonder why a company picks certain products to carry? Choosing the product lines for Sprinkler Warehouse involved both the obvious and the lesser-known. The major requirement of each brand was that it was reliable, […]
Rotors For Smaller Areas
What Rotors Are Best For Smaller Areas? This article discusses which rotors to use Like the Little Engine that Could, some rotors just refuse to accept limitations. There is a whole bunch of over-achiever rotors available for smaller systems or smaller areas just eager to show you what they can do. Retro-fitting an old system? […]
Specialty Nozzles
What Specialty Nozzle Options Are Available? This article discusses specialty nozzles as compared to standard ones. Most people know about the average, used everyday nozzles. If you don’t then check out sprinkler nozzles. These generally do the job and are all most people will ever need. There are a number of specialty spray nozzles available […]
