Look out for the following symptoms during your irrigation system inspection to verify if it needs any fine-tuning.
From overgrown grass, other debris and clogs, it’s crucial to inspect each nozzle and ensure the proper operation of your irrigation system to ensure the best performance. You must maintain your irrigation system to keep your property in excellent condition. Look out for the following symptoms during your irrigation system inspection to verify if it needs any fine-tuning.
Signs of Poor Maintenance
A successful landscape requires adequate irrigation. If an irrigation system displays any of the following signs or problems, it must most likely still be maintained. Signs of negligence in an irrigation system inspection include:
- Erosion
- Water runoff
- Swampy and flooded areas
- Obstructed uneven spray pattern
- Unhealthy plants
- Water spraying in improper areas in your lawn
The irrigation system must be cleaned or aligned adequately if it sprays water on the sidewalk or street. Sometimes, your lawn’s soil type might not allow the water to soak into the ground rapidly. No worries. The irrigation pros at Aqua-Bright can help by modifying the cycles in which your irrigation operates. Call us today at 410-489-9009 to schedule a no-hassle consultation with our team!
Inspect the Valves and Sprinkler Heads
Ensure to inspect the sprinkler heads and valves during your irrigation system inspection. Without these in optimal working conditions, proper irrigation is impossible. Look out for the following signs during your inspection:
- Plant growth blocking the sprinkler
- Leaking valves
- Head leaking, clogged, or broken
- Non-rotating rotor or impact heads
- Head tilting or spraying incorrectly
- The sprinkler head is pushed too far below the ground to operate
- Sprinkler spacing doesn’t provide head-to-head coverage on the lawn
Search for Excessive or Low Water Pressure
Moreover, high and low water pressure may also negatively impact your lawn’s irrigation. Symptoms of low water pressure include:
- The pop-up system doesn’t fully extend
- Spray doesn’t reach the proper areas
- You notice doughnut-shaped dry areas everywhere on your lawn
Signs of high-water pressure in your lawn include:
- Constant breaking pipes
- Sprinkler nozzles blow off consistently
- Misting or fogging spray
- The spray overshoots, not targeting the desired areas
As Always, Don’t Hesitate to Contact Aqua-Bright for All of Your Commercial and Residential Irrigation System Needs!
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