Advance Irrigation

04/01/2024

Spring is here and Summer is knocking at the door! It is time to take a good look at your sprinklers system before the summer heat sets in. Is the sprinkler system working properly and efficiently? Is anything broken? Which is not only wasting water but driving up your water Bill! Advance Irrigation offers routine maintenance and preventative maintenance service plans. Please, let me know if I can be of assistance!!

03/13/2020

Spring is in the air and Summer is knocking at the door! It is time to take a good look at your sprinklers system before the summer heat sets in. Is the sprinkler system working properly and efficiently? Is anything broken? Which is not only wasting water but driving up your water Bill! Advance Irrigation offers routine maintenance and preventative maintenance service plans. Please, let me know if I can be of assistance!!

09/19/2019

04/09/2019

As Spring is in the air and Summer right around the corner. Its time to make sure your sprinklers are working properly and conserving water.
Give us a call, and let Advance Irrigation come out and do a complete sprinkler system check or if you have some repair work that needs to be taken care of.

01/24/2019

Main line repair this morning. 2 1/2” pipe reduced down to 2”. Either high pressure or poor install techniques. I mean did they even use primer and glue. I say glue, but the bond is called a solvent weld.

01/16/2019

Advance Irrigation is offering a preventative sprinkler maintenance plan this year.

The benefits of a preventive maintenance program include:

Water conservation.
Prevent catastrophic failures.
Reduced energy consumption.
Maintain irrigation efficiency.
Prolong the life of an irrigation system and reduces long-term costs.

Message for details or give us a call. We’d be glad to answer any questions that you may have.

01/15/2019

Advance Irrigation: 6 Irrigation’s Mistake to Avoid when Setting up your Sprinkler System.

While relatively affordable and pretty easy to set up, there are a few things that could potentially go wrong with your first irrigation system. The following is a list of irrigation mistakes people make while setting up their new systems — it will hopefully help you avoid doing the same.

1. Incomplete coverage of irrigation head zones

Every sprinkler head has a maximum distance in which it can reach according to what type of static water pressure is available. By inaccurately measuring, or installing the irrigation system inaccurately, the intended area won’t receive full coverage. It’s important to ensure that the correct distance spray nozzles and patterns are used for the area. If by chance the wrong ones are purchased, it’s most likely cheaper to replace that then to waste water by irrigating the wrong areas.

2. Irrigating lawns and garden beds together

Grass areas should be irrigated separately from shrub and planter beds. While you think you may be saving water and money by irrigating everything together, water will actually end up being wasted. The root system of plants like trees and shrubs are much larger than grass, meaning that those plants will only require about half of the water it takes to properly irrigate your lawn.

3. Taking shortcuts with emitters

Using different types of irrigation heads on the same irrigation zone for simultaneous operation is not advised. Even with warnings on the labels and directions online, people still use different water emitters in the same irrigation zone, which causes problems.
There are various types of irrigation heads for a multitude of purposes — sprays, bubblers, rotors, and micro-irrigation. As they are all used for different types of watering needs, they have different inch per hour (IPH) precipitation rates. For instance, if you place a lower IPH head, something for drip/micro irrigation, with something with a higher precipitation rate like a spray head, there will end up being uneven pressure and it will result in a dry spot — and ultimately water and money wasted.

4. Wrong timing of irrigation system operation

This may be the most expensive, most common, yet most avoidable irrigation mistake. While it is nice to see your irrigation system running smoothly during the daylight hours, there can be some issues associated with doing so. For example, irrigating during the early evening means moist plant material through the night — and an extra risk of freezing, disease, or fungal issues. The best time to irrigate your lawn or garden is during the early daylight hours, minimizing the aforementioned risks while still allowing you to witness your irrigation system in action.

5. Using incorrect spray nozzle pattern.
Like the irrigation head zones, choosing the wrong spray patterns could result in you plant receiving less water than needed — while the sidewalk receives an unnecessary daily watering. Measuring and checking back to ensure that everything is working properly will save you time and money. If by chance you’re using the incorrect one, replacing the spray nozzle and body is a much better option than wasting all of that water.

6. Not installing a rain/freeze sensor

This is a relatively inexpensive way to save a lot of money, yet most homeowners don’t take the time to consider getting a rain shutoff device. A rain shutoff device allows for the sprinkler system to shut off during periods of high rainfall/ freezing temperatures , or when irrigation is otherwise unnecessary. It is relatively easy to install or retrofit a current system but they could end up saving up to 15 per cent off your annual water expenses or more.

When considering a home irrigation system, there are quite a few things that could potentially go wrong. By using a licensed irrigator, talking to experts, and scouring the online resources, nearly every mistake can easily be avoided. They may take a bit of extra time to research, but working to avoid irrigation mistakes will save you a lot of hassle, water, and expenses in the future. It is equally important to schedule preventative maintenance for the sprinkler system to maintain efficiency and conserve water.

01/09/2019

Simple Water Conservation Tips

Here are a few simple things you can do at home to ease the burden on your local water supply and save money in the process.

-Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth.
-Only run the washing machine and dishwasher when you have a full load.
-Use a low flow shower head and faucet aerators.
-Fix leaks and don’t forget to check your sprinklers regularly for leaks
-Install a dual flush or low flow toilet or put a conversion kit on your existing toilet.
-Don’t overwater your lawn or water during peak periods, and install rain sensors on irrigation systems.
-Install a rain barrel for outdoor watering.
-Plant a rain garden for catching stormwater runoff from your roof, driveway, and other hard surfaces.
-Monitor your water usage on your water bill and ask your local government about a home water audit.
-Share your knowledge about saving water through conservation and efficiency with your neighbors.

These simple water saving measures can have a big impact on water demand in local communities and save hundreds of gallons of water in the process.

11/28/2018

You wouldn’t think the housing for the sprinkler head would break or crack, but they do. And in the process these types of leaks go unnoticed while 10 to 25 gallons of water per minute is wasted. Let’s be good stewards of the abundance of water that we are blessed with. Give Advance Irrigation an opportunity to get your sprinkler system dialed in and running properly, and more importantly save water in the process!

05/15/2016

Custom square tubing gates

10/31/2015

20' x 10' cedar pergola

02/18/2015

Spring is just round the corner! Call and schedule a spring sprinkler system's check and avoid any major issue before summer hits.

05/15/2014

After a two week delay! All finished. Another happy customer! Let us know if we can help you create your outdoor space!!