Lawn Sprinkler Systems Articles to Help You Get Smart About Irrigation

How to Check Sprinkler Water Pressure

Checking sprinkler water pressure is quite simple. Attach a pressure gauge to an outside hose spigot to check source pressure. To check sprinkler head pressure, insert the end of a pitot tube into the stream of water coming from...

How to Check Sprinkler Water Pressure

Checking sprinkler water pressure is quite simple. Attach a pressure gauge to an outside hose spigot to check source pressure. To check sprinkler head pressure, insert the end of a...

How Long to Run Sprinklers

In general, it’s recommended to run your sprinklers two or three times a week and give your grass one-half inch of water each time. Each system delivers water at a different rate, but this is typically about 30 to...

How Long to Run Sprinklers

In general, it’s recommended to run your sprinklers two or three times a week and give your grass one-half inch of water each time. Each system delivers water at a...

How Much Water Does a Sprinkler Use?

A pop-up sprinkler uses 15 to 16 gallons of water per minute. If you have 6 zones and water each for 20 minutes twice a week, your system uses 15,360 gallons monthly. An Irrigreen system with those same specs...

How Much Water Does a Sprinkler Use?

A pop-up sprinkler uses 15 to 16 gallons of water per minute. If you have 6 zones and water each for 20 minutes twice a week, your system uses 15,360...

When Is the Best Time to Install a Sprinkler System?

A sprinkler system can be installed any time of the year, but the best time to install one is in the fall. Dialing in the watering schedule is easier, the ground is softer, and landscape contractors are typically less...

When Is the Best Time to Install a Sprinkler Sy...

A sprinkler system can be installed any time of the year, but the best time to install one is in the fall. Dialing in the watering schedule is easier, the...

What Are the Benefits of a Smart Sprinkler System?

A smart sprinkler system benefits the lawn, the environment, and your wallet in the following six ways. Saves water Saves money Makes watering easy Improves lawn health Reduces hardscaping loss Avoids penalties

What Are the Benefits of a Smart Sprinkler System?

A smart sprinkler system benefits the lawn, the environment, and your wallet in the following six ways. Saves water Saves money Makes watering easy Improves lawn health Reduces hardscaping loss...

How to Maintain or Repair a Smart Sprinkler System

Basic maintenance of your smart sprinkler system is crucial to keeping it running efficiently. These instructions cover routine maintenance practices and how to do simple repairs like cleaning or replacing filters and changing heads.

How to Maintain or Repair a Smart Sprinkler System

Basic maintenance of your smart sprinkler system is crucial to keeping it running efficiently. These instructions cover routine maintenance practices and how to do simple repairs like cleaning or replacing...