Tag Archives: irrigation maintenance

Sprinkler Valve Leaking

Reading Time: 4 minutesSprinkler 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 »

Repairing Drip Irrigation

Reading Time: 2 minutesRepairing 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 »

Basic Drip Irrigation

Reading Time: 5 minutesBasic 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 »