Common Words Heard in the Sprinkler Business

When the spray pattern matches the area of coverage, dry spots and runoff will be reduced. We can adjust the nozzle to rotor or spray to find the best spray pattern for your landscape. 

The sprinkler should be perpendicular to the average surface area to match the elevation of the terrain. We can adjust or straighten the head of the sprinkler as needed. 

The cap head can help remove overspray and reduce runoff or water waste.

We can lower the head of the sprinkler for better coverage; two to six inches above the root target is ideal. 

The riser portion of the head should be visible above ground cover. When a head is too low, it creates puddles, dry spots and water waste. We raise the head of the sprinkler, if necessary.

We may need to move the head of the sprinkler to navigate around fences, bushes, and concrete.

Landscape changes or bad installation might require adding a sprinkler head to improve coverage. Head-to-head coverage is the key.

Squirrels or shovels can cause a break, resulting in a subsurface drip. We can repair any breaks.

A drip indicator makes sure that your irrigation system is running properly. We can provide drip indicator installation.

A broken head will create a high water bill. The head usually breaks because it is too high above grade, age or an edger cuts it. We can repair your broken sprinkler head.

Areas that have ground cover need taller popups to create proper coverage. Shrub risers or short popups will give problems in the future.

A broken or clogged sprinkler nozzle can create a dry spot. Experts can identify this subtle issue and provide the necessary repairs.

The wrong nozzle creates more waste than anything else. Reduce water waste and gain proper coverage by getting this corrected.

Sprinkler heads are connected to a pipe under the ground, which makes it vulnerable to breaks from tree growth, lawn mowers, and cars. All of these can cause damage and leaks to your sprinkler line.

If your main line is leaking, the area will stay wet all the time.

Valve replacement may be necessary if the sprinkler stops working or if the valve is stuck open.

Emitters have a spacing of 12". The drip lines need to be 12" apart to create proper coverage and keep plants alive.

In rectangular areas, like between houses or between the sidewalk and street, a side strip nozzle will provide the proper water while reducing water waste up to 80%.

After a tree has been in your yard for 4+ years, tree bubblers can be capped or converted. Converting to a flower bed drip is a good option.

Stream rotor nozzles have a slow application rate. The run time needs to be 4X longer than a spray nozzle and needs to be cleaned often.

A backflow device protects the drinking water. It allows you to shut off yard water (not house water) during emergencies.