Fort Worth Sprinkler Repair and Yard Lighting
There’s never a good time to be in need of sprinkler repair in Fort Worth. Depending on what’s wrong, you might have to call a professional sprinkler repair company or even a plumber. It’s up to you to minimally diagnose what’s going on so that you know who to call.
So let’s say you make that call, but you’d really like to know a little more about specifics. Things such as what causes equipment to fail, what failing equipment signs there are, or just some good overall information on sprinkler repair in your irrigation system. Luckily, you’re in the right place.
We’re going to look at a few things related to your irrigation system and tell you why it’s an issue. Many of these repairs are better off being left to the professionals, but if you do enough research, some of these repairs only take a moderate amount of correct information to repair safely and the right way.
So, what are some issues related to a faulty irrigation system?
Equipment Out of Alignment
This includes heads that are tilted or sunken. This repositioning happens naturally due to soil compaction, people walking around, and general lawn maintenance. The reason these things are problems is that water will not be evenly distributed or even be able to make it where it needs to go. This will cause brown spots, runoff, and just an overall unhealthy and unevenly balanced yard.
To fix, you’ll want to remove sod, fix the head by repositioning it, and the soil until it’s perpendicular with the ground, then place the sod back. This is one of the easiest fixes you can make that requires little to no technical knowledge beyond just paying attention.
Mixed Zones
Spray heads utilize 50% more water on average than rotor heads. They have different operating pressures, so if the time and pressure are correct for one type in the mixed zone, it’s going to be incorrect for the other type. This complicates things by creating oversaturated or under-hydrated areas. To prevent this, make sure the rotor and spray head that is located in the same zones do not get mixed. Also, replace heads with the same type, brand, and model.
Obstructed Heads
This is pretty straight-forward as well. This occurs for a variety of reasons, including poor planning of placed heads, landscape changes without changing your system, and simply just overgrowth of surrounding plants. The reason this is an issue is that water isn’t making it from point A to point B, therefore you’re wasting water and not hitting your yard where you need. To fix, simply trim overgrowth, relocate the head, or do a little landscape redesign to include water-conserving plants in place of the turf.
No Check Valves
When your system disengages, your lowest level sprinkler heads might start draining out the water. This is wasted water along with extra wear on your system lines. To fix, simply install the head that has check valves. There are many that come with this, and they’re fairly easy to replace.
There are many other potential issues, but if you have one that wasn’t covered, consider calling a Fort Worth sprinkler repair company with a solid reputation and a history of excellent customer satisfaction to assist with all of your needs and repairs. Also, ask us about our Forth Worth landscape lighting services.