Did Harsh Winter Weather Damage Your Sprinkler System?

4/15/2018 (Permalink)

Spring is near, and with the arrival of warm weather comes lush, perfectly manicured green lawns in Ogden, UT. They are a pleasure to look at, but grass can also require a great deal of maintenance. One way lawns stay green is with the use of a sprinkler irrigation system. However, prior to turning on the water in spring and watching it spray across the grass, consider irrigation maintenance to check what damage the harsh winter weather did to the sprinkler pipes and controls.

Visual Clues

Before turning the sprinklers on, check the control panel for broken wires or damaged connections. Then turn each zone on individually to visually inspect the coverage area. Watch as each sprinkler scatters water to identify possible problems. Look for potential misaligned heads, water pressure glitches, or broken pipes. If there is a water problem, repairing the plumbing at the first sign of trouble can prevent foundation damage and sprinkler flooding. Here are three things to check for during irrigation maintenance:

• Water pressure issues can be a serious concern. Too much pressure can damage sprinkler heads, while insufficient water pressure may be from a broken pipe.
• Sprinkler heads can become misaligned or clogged. After cleaning clogged heads, reposition each to guarantee adequate spray.
• Gushing water or sunken areas of grass can mean a broken pipe. Consider calling in a plumbing expert to handle the situation quickly.

Broken Pipe

Since most sprinkler systems are usually set to water automatically, it is not uncommon to have flooding in basement or crawl space areas when sprinklers break. Should a flood occur, call in a flood restoration team that can quickly remove the water and return the area to working order.

Spring irrigation maintenance can help prevent pooling water, a flooded basement, and foundation damage. With routine upkeep, the sprinklers can stay in quality working condition all summer long. By conducting a yearly water management system examination, the resulting beautiful landscape can be the talk of the town.

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