Irrigation Sprinkler System Maintenance
Sprinkler Maintenance
First, it is important to set a schedule for the irrigation controller. After you have set the schedule, check the sprinkler system. Start out with the valves, and then check the sprinkler heads, as well as the emitters. Before the system run, remove each sprinkler head and let the water run until it is completely flushed of water and debris that might have accumulated inside. Then put the sprinkler head back on and run one valve at a time.
Let the system run and check the spraying pattern. It would be easy to spot a sprinkler head that might be clogged or misaligned by the way it sprays.
Check the filter screens within the sprinkler head and make sure that it is still usable. If not, replace it immediately. Check the pressure level of the water by checking for leaks or misting in the sprinkler system. If there are pressure level problems, apply necessary repairs.
Keep adjusting and tuning the system until it sprays properly.
Checklist Maintenance for Sprinkler Systems
o Flush out excess water and debris by removing the sprinkler head.
o Check for breaks or clogs.
o Check all pipes and valves for breaks or leaks.
o Check the pressure level of water and make sure it is not too high.
o Observe how the sprinkler sprays with regards to its pattern and angle.
o All sprinkler heads should match to make sure proper spraying is done on all parts of the field.
First, it is important to set a schedule for the irrigation controller. After you have set the schedule, check the sprinkler system. Start out with the valves, and then check the sprinkler heads, as well as the emitters. Before the system run, remove each sprinkler head and let the water run until it is completely flushed of water and debris that might have accumulated inside. Then put the sprinkler head back on and run one valve at a time.
Let the system run and check the spraying pattern. It would be easy to spot a sprinkler head that might be clogged or misaligned by the way it sprays.
Check the filter screens within the sprinkler head and make sure that it is still usable. If not, replace it immediately. Check the pressure level of the water by checking for leaks or misting in the sprinkler system. If there are pressure level problems, apply necessary repairs.
Keep adjusting and tuning the system until it sprays properly.
Checklist Maintenance for Sprinkler Systems
o Flush out excess water and debris by removing the sprinkler head.
o Check for breaks or clogs.
o Check all pipes and valves for breaks or leaks.
o Check the pressure level of water and make sure it is not too high.
o Observe how the sprinkler sprays with regards to its pattern and angle.
o All sprinkler heads should match to make sure proper spraying is done on all parts of the field.