Reading Time: 5 minutes Thatch Buildup and Raising Sprinkler Heads This is about my thatch buildup and raising sprinkler heads solution. I needed to raise my sprinklers. After forty years the thatch/soil buildup has finally started to impact how my sprinklers do their job. Unfortunately for me, this is going to be a tough job. My trees are well… Read More »
Reading Time: 4 minutes Sprinkler valve leaking My sprinkler valve leaking is giving me headaches. Everything has been good for years and years now things are not working like they should. The lowest sprinkler on one of the lines is leaking water all the time. One other valve is leaking at the anti-siphon valve when the water is on and… Read More »
Reading Time: 2 minutes Repairing Drip Irrigation Repairing drip irrigation is something that you will have to do sometime. Lines get old and brittle. Pets will go romping thru your drip system. Here’s a fix that I have had on several occasions. I buy the type of sprinkler that has a stiff riser. It is held in place by a tall… Read More »
Reading Time: 3 minutes Drip System Repair Kit Setting up a drip system repair kit is essential. Most of the parts tend to be rather small. Tools to repair the system and all the replacement parts in one place is a no-brainer. So I have found that a good collection of 1/2″ couplers will take care of the main… Read More »
Reading Time: 5 minutes Basic drip irrigation Basic drip irrigation is easy to install once you understand how it works and what are its limitations. Drip can cover a large area provided the supply lines are large enough to get the water to the emitters. That’s one of the limitations. Also, the drip system delivers water right to the plant and… Read More »