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Dry Weather will Show Which Properties Have Well-Functioning Sprinkler Systems

November 4, 2020

With South Florida’s Rainy Season having come to a close, drier air will soon become the norm for the next several months, during which time lawns and landscapes across the region will get tested and will need the assistance of sprinkler systems to survive the dry weather in the months ahead. Communities, homeowners and property … More Dry Weather will Show Which Properties Have Well-Functioning Sprinkler Systems

Loss-of-Prime a Common Problem After Periods of Idling for Sprinkler Systems

October 29, 2020

Depending on the water source for a sprinkler system, the system may encounter a problem known as loss-of-prime when homeowners try to start it up again after stretches of wet weather such as our area has recently experienced. In this scenario, the check valve at the end of the suction line may fail to keep … More Loss-of-Prime a Common Problem After Periods of Idling for Sprinkler Systems

Early On-set of Rainy Season Underscores the Value of Rainswitches

June 15, 2018

For people across Palm Beach County and the greater South Florida region, the rains over the last month and a half have brought relief from dry conditions, but they have also grown tiresome. Yes, the rainy weather has revived lawns across the area, but they have also put a damper on people’s lives. According to … More Early On-set of Rainy Season Underscores the Value of Rainswitches

Wet Weather Reducing Demand for Irrigation

November 15, 2017

According to data provided by the South Florida Water Management District, Eastern Palm Beach County has received more than 2.4” of rain for the month-to-date in November, putting it at more than three-quarters of an inch above normal. The rainfall has helped to keep lawns across the area green and healthy, and people have not … More Wet Weather Reducing Demand for Irrigation

Save Money and Conserve Water with Smart Irrigation

February 2, 2017

Many people believe that we should all do more to conserve water, a precious natural resource. In fact, some experts predict that Florida and other parts of the United States will face water shortages in coming decades. Water management authorities in South Florida and elsewhere have imposed restrictions on the use of water for irrigation … More Save Money and Conserve Water with Smart Irrigation

Sprinkler Repairs After Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

October 12, 2016

Fortunately, South Florida got very lucky last week as Hurricane Matthew largely spared the area, staying far enough offshore that we avoided the most destructive winds, storm surge and rainfall of the Category 4 hurricane. Still, the next time a tropical storm or hurricane strikes our area (and we’re overdue for a direct hit), it … More Sprinkler Repairs After Tropical Storms and Hurricanes

Proper Irrigation for Lawns Across Palm Beach County

August 12, 2016

For the best irrigation results, property owners should strive to have even distribution and precipitation rates in turf zones of their sprinkler systems. Commonly, sprinkler systems will mix mist heads with rotor heads. Although their yards will have full coverage, the uneven application of water results in lawns looking patchy and inconsistent. Homeowners and property … More Proper Irrigation for Lawns Across Palm Beach County

Make Your Sprinkler System More Efficient to Save Money and Water

July 7, 2016

Homeowners, communities and property owners in Lake Worth can commemorate Smart Irrigation Month by hiring licensed and insured sprinkler businesses to overhaul their sprinkler systems. The Irrigation Association, a nationwide trade organization, has established July as Smart Irrigation Month, a month to raise awareness about the importance of responsible and efficient irrigation and promote products … More Make Your Sprinkler System More Efficient to Save Money and Water