The backflow preventer is an important element of your irrigation system, keeping drinking water safe. It’s also quite sensitive to overnight freezes. Sean explains that it’s not unusual in the Cincinnati area to have late spring or early fall freezes that happen after sprinkler spring start-up or before winterization. If there’s a freeze in the
Sprinkler head removal from your irrigation system may seem like a simple task– and sometimes, it is. Sean explains the ins and outs of sprinkler head removal and how doing it wrong may set you up for a failed winterization and burst pipes. Doing it the right way is a little more work, but will
At TriState Water Works, we evaluate new irrigation innovations. We don’t end up recommending everything we test, but rotator nozzles have us impressed. In many cases, replacing spray nozzles with rotator nozzles is a serious sprinkler system upgrade.
With a gentler spray, you’ll save water, prevent erosion, improve water pressure and prevent plant damage. All while
If you notice a couple of your sprinkler heads stay popped up, it’s time for some sprinkler system repair. Although the sprinklers will still work with a popped-up head, if the head gets broken, you’ll have a geyser in your yard every time the system runs.
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