Sprinkler Heads Irrigation Atlanta

Would you like to save up to 30-40% on your current water bill? Consider replacing your existing sprinkler heads with pressure compensating sprinkler heads. Pressure compensating sprinkler heads improve overall uniformity of watering. By pressure compensating heads heres what I mean: these sprinkler heads are internally regulated to control water flow at a particular pressure level (for instance, 40 psi). Most irrigation systems sprinkler heads start strong and by the time you get to the last head, it's water flow is weak. By going to a pressure compensating sprinkler heads, the water flow is regulated through all the heads, thereby giving you even watering and saving you money!

Irrigation Systems: High Water Bills

Don't always blame your irrigation system for an increase in your normal water bill. Of course, if there is an obvious leak on your system that's different. If you have a shut off, shut the system off if you notice a leak. Just turning off the controller (or clock) will not stop the flow of water.

If your irrigation system seems normal then check for leaking toliets, dripping faucets, etc. One of our employees had a high water bill, over a $300 increase, all due to a leaky toliet.

Irrigation Systems Sprinkler Heads

Hunter makes an I-20 rotor that will enable you to turn it off while still running the rest of the sprinkler heads on that zone/station. Very cool, particularly if you make frequent changes to your landscape or need less water somewhere to prepare for planting (so it's not muddy)....Rainbird also makes a rotor that is similar but it is not standard with the shut-off so you will have to hadd it on as option on the 5000 series Rainbird rotors.
We used the I-20 (plastic version) at the Kia plant just so they would have that flexability later and would avoid a lot of maintenance costs.

Rainy days really get me down....

particularly, as you all know, when someone's spinkler system is running. My son told me he saw it yesterday. Next time there's water restrictions maybe we'll all think more about it. A rain sensor is very inexpensive and makes sure that doesn't happen.

Irrigation System Repairs Atlanta: Are you over watering?

Most homeowners do overwater by 80-90% with their irrigation systems. Proper watering time is essential so ask your irrigation company about length of times for watering. As an irrigation professional, we should be able to help you significantly reduce the amount of over watering.

Getting down to the wire: 29th day, 29th tip

If you're landscape has steep inclines, ask your irrigation company about heads that have check-valves in them. Not only will this keep your sprinkler head from leaking water and wasting water, but it will save you money too by keeping more water in your irrigation pipes.

Tip #16: Choosing an efficient rotary sprinkler head

Our industry is ever changing and irrigation water efficiency products are all around us. When choosing a rotary sprinkler head for your irrigation system you should consider whether or not there are there elevation changes, the way the head sprays water, adjustability and efficiency. For elevation changes, there are check valves that keep water from drizzling out of the heads when the irrigation cycle is complete. Ask your irrigation contractor to demonstrate or for photos of the rotary heads in action, you will then be able to see how they spray water differently. Ask your irrigation contractor to show you how to adjust your rotary heads so that you can make adjustments as your yard's landscape changes.

Tip #9: Inspections

Regularly inspect your irrigation system equipment...your sprinkler heads, controller, etc. Don't assume that your system is working properly. Take the time to inspect it because you never know when the kids, maid or wife have ran over a sprinkler head!

Tip #5: Regular Inspection of Irrigation System

Be sure you visually inspect your irrigation system frequently to check for heads that need adjusting, confirmation of proper amounts of water, leaks, landscape changes, etc.

Happy Memorial Day...

Take the time to remember those who have died for our country...we will be working through the day tomorrow on irrigation repairs and completing our current new irrigation system installation. Then, our staff will take a much needed break over the holiday and the unofficial start of summer.

Leaking Sprinkler Head

Does your irrigation system look like this? If so give me a call to fix your leaking or broken sprinkler head.

Atlanta Irrigation Repair

We've been receiving numerous phone calls for irrigation repair to systems on foreclosed homes or homes where the new purchaser was given very limited information about the existing sprinkler system. If you now own a home such as this, check your system out visually and if you spot any problem's give us a call at (770) 461-1776. In a situation where very little is know about the existing irrigation system - it is our experience with Atlanta irrigation repair that will make getting your system up and running properly and efficiently a painless process for you!