Water System Troubleshooting and Maintenance Issues
The following are common maintenance and troubleshooting issues for residential watering systems:
The three most common physical problems in an irrigation system are broken components— This includes risers, improperly designed or spaced heads, and dissimilar heads or nozzles.
Check the rotation and direction of the spray— Adjust the radius and arc to avoid spraying sidewalks and buildings. Physical problems with the system can result in a lack of application uniformity, leading to the development of wet and dry spots.
As the system ages and the landscape matures, sprinkler heads sink— They can also be pushed off vertically, causing them to stop turning or become clogged. All these physical ...
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