A lawn irrigation system looks simple from the outside and a few sprinkler heads popping up out of the grass, a timer in the garage, done. But the systems that actually work well, the ones that leave you with even, green coverage instead of soggy patches next to brown, crispy corners, are the ones that were planned properly before a …
A sprinkler timer only works as well as the person programming it. Even the best irrigation controller on the market will overwater your lawn, underwater your flower beds, or run at the wrong time of day if the settings inside it aren’t dialed in correctly. If you’ve ever stared at a control panel full of buttons and dials wondering where …
The size of an irrigation pump comes down to two numbers: how many gallons per minute (GPM) your system’s largest zone demands, and how much pressure (PSI) it takes to push water from the source to the last sprinkler head. For most properties in the Finger Lakes Region, those two numbers determine whether you need a booster pump, a submersible …
The 5 most common sprinkler system problems are clogged or broken heads, low water pressure, zone failures, controller and scheduling errors, and underground pipe leaks. Most show up as visible lawn symptoms first: brown patches, soggy spots, or zones that go quiet while others run normally. Here’s how to read what you’re seeing and figure out where to look. The …
Every customer wants to know: When will my irrigation system installation begin? It’s a fair question. We build our installation schedule months in advance and use decades of experience to inform the custom-built software tool that helps us estimate how long each installation will take to complete. We then place the job into a calendar schedule and hope for the …
Sprinklers can push a water bill up, but it’s rarely the system itself causing it. Usually it’s a leak, a head pointed the wrong way, or a watering schedule nobody’s adjusted since spring. Monroe County Water Authority charges $4.39 per 1,000 gallons for the first 125,000 gallons each month, and a leak running quietly for a few weeks adds up …
A sprinkler controller’s lifespan depends on which part is actually wearing out, the housing or the electronics inside it, and that’s the reason estimates online swing anywhere from five years to twenty. A controller’s plastic casing can outlast the system around it if it’s never exposed to moisture or a power surge. The internal electronics usually fail first, especially in …
You can find the likely path of sprinkler lines without digging by reading the system layout: sprinkler heads, valve boxes, zone patterns, controller wiring, wet areas, and any old service records. The goal is not to guess where the pipe sits. The goal is to build enough confidence before planting, fencing, landscaping, or repairing the system. Most sprinkler lines stay …
Best Time to Install an Irrigation System in Rochester, NY In Rochester, NY, an irrigation system can generally be installed from April through November when the ground is workable. The strongest windows are late spring through early summer and early to mid-fall. Fall is often easiest on the lawn, while spring and early summer are better when you want the …
If one zone will not turn off, another will not start, or the valve box stays wet long after the cycle ends, a bad sprinkler valve is a real possibility. The problem is that valve issues can look a lot like controller problems, solenoid failure, broken heads, or even a damaged line. This guide helps you sort that out. Below, …