4 Things You Need to Know for Watering Season
April showers (and yes, we do mean snow showers) bring… unfortunately, not quite enough moisture to keep your lawn green through July’s 95 degree days. While we may get those crazy thunderstorms here and there throughout the summer, the reality is that you will need to get on a regular watering schedule to keep up […]
4 Common Signs Your Sprinkler System Needs Repair
That grass sure can’t rely solely on Mother Nature to survive. You know it as well as we do that if your lawn has any hope of staying green until at least mid-August, it needs a bit of help from a trusty sprinkler system. Take good care of your sprinkler – if that goes down, […]
Troubleshooting Your Sprinkler | Series 2
On to part two of troubleshooting your sprinkler! Nothing’s worse than when a sprinkler zone won’t turn off or on. Try these steps to get your system back up and functioning. Problem: A Zone Won’t Shut Off Reason: The valve is stuck. Fix It: 1. Locate the valve by opening your controller and locating the […]
Troubleshooting Your Sprinkler | Series 1
If your landscaping elements were a family summer barbecue, the sprinkler system would be the nutty uncle: mostly lovable, sometimes frustrating, and a little unpredictable in its behavior. Although they often operate seamlessly, sprinklers can glitch out from time to time. Here is our advice on troubleshooting some common sprinkler problems: Problem: Low Pressure Reason: […]
Troubleshooting: Low pressure.
This may be caused by a break in the line or a valve that is not completely open. [bra_list style=”colored-counter-list”] Fire the zone and walk around the general area. If there is a break, water will begin to flow to the surface. Excavate and repair the damaged pipe. If you are unable to locate a break, […]