Although the winters in central Texas are relatively mild, the temperature does drop below 32°F. To maintain irrigation systems during these freezes, you need to winterize and protect the above ground RPZ (reduced pressure zone) backflow assemblies to prevent any
In Part 1 of this article, we detailed turf rotors, spray heads, and drip irrigation. Part 2 is an examination of micro irrigation systems. Micro irrigation is a low-flow-rate, low-pressure type of irrigation, often referred to as low-flow irrigation. The
It’s a fact of life that sprinkler systems will eventually need repair. Leaks are common problems — pipes rupture, valves malfunction, and sprinkler heads break. Knowing how to turn off the water supply to your irrigation system when leaks occur
Water conservation has become part of daily life. Here are some water saving tips for various areas of your home. These tips will not only conserve water, but will also keep your water bills down and save you money. Irrigation
With the warmer weather arriving, it’s time for your irrigation system spring tune-up. It’s important that your system is working properly throughout the upcoming seasons to maintain a healthy lawn, and to ensure you’re not wasting water and increasing your
An irrigation system should work for many seasons without trouble, but eventually due to wear and tear you will have to repair or replace some of its parts. Fortunately, sometimes it’s as simple as replacing some sprinkler heads to return
Winter seems like a good time to put irrigation on the back burner.…behind the turkey dressing and baking racks. After all, your irrigation and water needs are less. However, you need to be proactive during the winter to make sure
Backflow is not a positive term. It does NOT refer to the reversal of cash back into your account. It is something you don’t want to happen. Technically, backflow is the reversal of the flow of water (and other things…)
Smart Earth Sprinklers
Beat the freezing weather! Get your sprinkler system inspected to last all winter - and be ready for spring!
