3 Maintenance Tips for Your Irrigation System

12/13/2019 (Permalink)

Once the weather in Thornton, CO becomes sunny and warm, it can be an excellent time to activate the sprinklers and water your plants and landscape. However, it might be a good idea to check these devices before starting. Turning on a defective irrigation system can create several problems, such as improper water distribution, water damage and high costs from the water bill and damage repairs. The following irrigation maintenance practices can prevent these problems:

1. Inspect the System Often

A common habit you can adopt is checking on your sprinkler system before activating it. Between freezing conditions and other environmental hazards, there are several factors that can damage your watering devices. Take the time to check each component whenever you can.

Sprinkler heads
Hoses
Pipes
Backflow

Cracks, obstructions and other problems with the system can lead to sprinkler flooding. This may damage your property and require commercial building restoration services.

2. Schedule the Watering

As the year progresses, the weather changes. When planning your irrigation maintenance, you may need to adjust the watering patterns for your business's landscape. Every season will bring different temperatures and precipitation, so measure how much water you need, the time it can take and the locations where it is necessary. Proper scheduling can ensure the area is watered just right, with no drought or flooding.

3. Upgrade the System

No matter the current state of your irrigation system, it is just a matter of time until it malfunctions or becomes antiquated. You will need to replace old sprinklers, pipes and hoses with new ones when repairing them is not an option. Also, consider integrating new technology to the system. For example, rain and freeze sensors can automatically shut down sprinkling when necessary, leading to more efficient water use.

Perform the necessary inspections and improvements to prevent building damage and the waste of resources.