Let’s Talk About PVC Pipe
PVC Pipe For Your Irrigation System This article talks about PVC pipe and which type to choose. If you need help figuring out which pipe to use for your irrigation then we can help. PVC stands for polyvinyl chloride. PVC is easier to say. This pipe accounts for about two thirds of the water distribution […]
How to Choose the Right Spray Nozzle
What Type of Nozzle Is Best For Me? Choosing the Right Sprinkler Nozzle This article talks about the importance of nozzles. Nozzles are the final and one of the most critical parts of your irrigation system. It does not matter how good the system is; putting in the wrong nozzle will make it ineffective and […]
How to Protect Your Backflow Device from Theft
Preventative Measures To Ensure Your Backflow Is Protected This article explains how to protect your backflow device from theft. It used to be that the only things certain in life are death and taxes. I’m going to add a third thing: someone wants your backflow. Not in the manner of “I want to buy Girl […]
Valve Manifolds and Why You Want Them
Don’t Get Stuck Looking Around For Your Valves This article discusses what sprinkler valve manifolds are and why you want them. Think about your average irrigation system. Say five zones made up of spray heads and rotors. Front yard, back yard, side yard. Pretty much what you see everywhere. Option A for Installing Valves: This […]
Interesting Products For Sale
Specialized Products Available At Sprinkler Warehouse This article is a collection of some of the more interesting products that the Sprinkler Warehouse has for sale. Some are just interesting, some are downright useful and one made me look twice and then start laughing. You get to figure out which one. Underhill Traveling Sprinkler The Underhill […]
Mulching and Composting Your Autumn Leaves
What To Do With Those Autumn Leaves Leaves-Be-Gone! This article discusses mulching and composting your autumn leaves. Have you considered cutting down the beautiful maple tree in the front yard because it drops enough leaves every Fall to fill your entire house? Does it take you three weekends to gather all the leaves and take […]
What Are Indexing Valves And How Do They Work?
This article discusses how indexing valves work. What does Florida know about irrigation that the rest of the country doesn’t? Why do they use more of a surprisingly simple and effective device than any other state? Especially when you consider how much money this device can save? Do I sound like a late-night infomercial yet? […]
What Are Impact Rotors?
How Impact Rotors Work This article explains what impact rotors are, how they works and where you can purchase them. Which came first: the lawn sprinkler or rain? Well, rain. Then lawn sprinklers. Well, no, I guess flooding and then maybe ditch irrigation and then someone poured water from a pot onto plants and never […]
Drip Irrigation Tubing Sizes
Drip Tubing Irrigation: Which One Is Right for You? Drip irrigation tubing creates the hidden network that quietly delivers water right where plants need it, weaving through garden beds, winding around shrubs, and stretching across landscapes with precision. Drip irrigation tubing is the foundation of any efficient irrigation drip system, carrying water steadily to emitters […]
Plastic Vs. Brass Nozzles
Why People Still Use Brass Nozzles There was a time when brass nozzles where 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 of its looks and durability. The first generation or three of plastic nozzles […]
