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Points To Remember
Before And During Installation
Texas Licensed Irrigator #4846
- Take pictures of open trenches (excellent to refer back to when
planting a new tree or beginning new construction). Also, it is considerate
when selling a house to pass on a file including irrigation information
to the new homeowner.
- Is contractor considering..
- Sprinkler Operating Pressure (too high or low pressure causes
poor water distribution)
- City's Static Pressure (high or low pressure determines size
of main & zone flow rates)
- Special Heads for slopes in your yard (eliminates low head
leakage)
- Head Spacing (demand proper spacing for even water distribution)
- Wind Considerations (space heads closer together, if constant
wind exists)
- Water Conservation Devices, (rain sensor, pressure regulated
pop up sprays)
- Flow Control Valves (for small zones; Cuts pressure back &
helps minimize misting)
- Master Valves (extends life of yard valves)
- Demand that flowerbeds and lawn areas be put on separate valves.
- Demand flex pipe on all spray heads - makes future adjustments
easier and reduces repair costs.
- Is your yard large enough to consider a second meter (in some
cities you can save money on dedicated irrigation meters.) Check
with your city.
- Do check references!!
- Run extra wires for future valves or repairs.
- Don't just accept the lowest bid - all sprinkler contractors and
systems are not created equally.
- Do get an itemized professional-looking bid.
- Do know your meter size - your contractor should (a meter size
determines how much water we can flow to each zone).
- Don't zone shady areas with sunny areas if you can help it.
- Do ask the contractor to show you approximately where the zones
are going to be in your yard.
- More valves, "zones" are better. You will have more control
over your yard. Do not worry if you have 9 valves instead of 6. If
you can program 6, you can program 9. These additional valves do not
increase your cost significantly.
BAYSIDE
LANDSCAPE SERVICES, INC.
Mailing Address:
1748 South Gessner Rd.
Houston, Texas 77063-1118
E-mail: dwayne@baysidelandscape.com
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