Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...

As I write this, we are looking forward to a weekend of lovely fall weather in the 70s, followed by rain on the valley floor and snow in the mountains. Last week I said it wasn't time to stop watering ...

If you haven't already done so, it's time to winterize your irrigation system before more freezes occur. Any freeze can damage an irrigation system and come spring you will have repair issues on your ...

System Type The price will also depend on the type of irrigation system being winterized and the amount of work involved. Drip irrigation systems are installed above-ground and are ideal for watering ...

Drip irrigation applies water through small holes called emitters in a network of hoses or pipes rather than through broadcasting sprinklers or hoses. It delivers the water more closely to the root ...

The performance of drip irrigation systems is critically influenced by clogging mechanisms that reduce hydraulic efficiency and compromise water distribution uniformity. Sediment deposition, calcium ...