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Do You Use Drip Irrigation And The System Is Getting Older? 3 Problems To Watch For
Jose Wheeler
Drip irrigation is a great way to keep a lawn, flowers, or crops watered. This not only saves you a lot of time, but also saves you money. This is because you do not waste water from water runoff. Instead, the water goes directly to the roots under the ground. If your system is getting older, you may have started having problems. Below are three of these problems.
Clogged Hoses and Emitters
One common problem is getting clogs in the hoses or emitters. One thing you can do to help with this is to clean the filter. You also should wash the tubular screen. Filters and screens should also be replaced once they become older.
Make sure you flush the drip hoses once a month during the growing season when the hoses are being used more. You should also ensure the hoses drain at the right flow rate. You can do this by adjusting the inlet pressure. An irrigation repair company can tell you the right pressure that should be used. This repair company can also replace hoses, filters, etc. if this is needed. A professional should do these things if you are not experienced. Doing this wrong could damage the irrigation system even more.
Water Leaks
Another problem you may start having is water leaks that can come from the emitters, risers, or ends of hoses. You may see a leak or notice an increase in your water bill. If you have this problem, hire an irrigation repair company to determine where the leak is. They may have to replace or repair a hose.
If you have a large crop field, you need to ensure you repair problems quickly so you do not lose any crops. If you hire an irrigation repair company, ask them to teach you how to make repairs. The contractor can also tell you the tools and parts you should keep with you so you can make repairs quickly.
Problems with Water Pressure
Over time, you may start having problems with water pressure. If this happens, water will not reach the roots of your plants or crops, causing them to die. If you have any irrigation systems that are above the ground, this problem can happen faster than irrigation installed under the ground.
Hire an irrigation repair company to check the water pressure for you. They may have to repair the water pump or may need to replace the pump with a new one if it is very old. You may need to adjust the pressure yourself at times. If so, ask the repair contractor how to do this and when you should do this.
The irrigation repair contractor will give you much more information about the problems above, as well as other problems you may have with your drip irrigation system. For more information, contact a company like Red Mill Landscaping & Nursery.
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When I was young, I loved helping my mother in the garden. Our yard was filled with plants and flowers that she kept in immaculate condition. Once I was an adult and bought my first home, I learned that there was much more to landscaping a yard than I ever imagined! After a little trial and error planting a few flowers in my yard that died quickly, I realized the technology that is available to aspiring gardeners makes trial and error a thing of the past. After I found out what my "hardiness zone" was, I realized I was planting flowers made for much cooler climates, and I played around with software that let me design my yard very easily! I learned a lot throughout the experience, so I thought I would share my tips with everyone who needs them. Come back often to check out my new tips!