It is important to take care of your irrigation system as the cost to repair or replace one is often relatively expensive. There is no reason to spend extra money on repairs when you can do a few simple things every year to help your system last.
Just ensuring there are a few points of simple maintenance taken care of now and again will help your irrigation system to last longer and work better for years and years to come.
You don't have to be a handy man or gardener to take care of your irrigation system. There are simple instructions for taking care of your system that any homeowner can follow. When winter comes, it is incredibly important to winterize your irrigation system. There are few things that can damage your system like frozen water can.
In order to winterize your irrigation system, first you will want to shut off the water supply. This can be done on your main valve in your valve boxes. Simply twisting the nozzle to shut off the water will reduce the amount of water in your system which therefore creates less chance of your pipes bursting when the water freezes and expands.
Extreme climate temperature changes have been known to burst many irrigation pipes which is why it is so important to turn off your water during the winter freeze. There is such a thing as pipe insulation one can invest in if there are continuous cold temperatures in your local climate. By draining out all excess water, you reduce your chances of damaging your system.
The other main threat to your irrigation system is the lawnmower. Lawnmowers have been known to literally chop off sprinkler heads and valve tops along with the occasional toe or two. First rule of thumb is to wear shoes whenever mowing the lawn and the second is just as important: be sure that your sprinkler heads and water valves are not up in the way as you are trimming your grass.
Most irrigation systems come with an option to set your sprinkler heads down into the earth for when they are not in use. If this is not an option with your current system, it may be time to think about an upgrade.
By ensuring that your equipment is not in the way of your lawnmowers' sharp blades, you will avoid costly repairs in the long run. Paying attention to these few tips will indeed help you to protect your irrigation system.
Author Resource:-
CP Test Services Valvco, Inc (http://cptest.com/) Our specialty is in the manufacturing of cathodic protection test stations, sewer cleanout caps and gas service curb and valve boxes.
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