Elite Sprinkler Repair & Installation
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Tips & guides
Practical guides from our DeSoto irrigation team: how to spot sprinkler problems, fix the simple ones yourself, and know when it is time to call a pro.
Learn how to use lawn sprinklers to protect plants from frost: when to start, how much water is needed, which heads work best and how to prepare.
Start the sprinklers when temperatures reach the critical point for your plants, typically 24 to 32 degrees F.
Lawn sprinkler dry spots often come from bad head height, clogs, mixed heads, misting or broken pipes. See what causes each problem and how to fix it.
Clean and raise buried sprinkler heads, and use swing joints or funny pipes to lower heads that sit too high.
Learn how to dog proof lawn sprinklers with bitter sprays, head covers, buried lines, training and a designated dog area to protect your irrigation system.
Apply non-toxic bitter-tasting spray to sprinkler heads and reapply consistently.
Should you run sprinklers longer or more often? Compare deep versus frequent watering and learn how soil, grass and weather shape your schedule.
Water deeply and less often to encourage deeper root growth.
Learn how to increase water pressure in a sprinkler head: the 30 to 50 psi target, clogs, valves, leaks, booster pumps, zoning and smart controllers.
Aim for 30 to 50 psi; spray heads and rotators run best near 30 psi, while rotors need more.
Learn how to protect your backflow device during a freeze: shut off the valve, bleed the water pressure, leave the bleeders open, and insulate the pipe.
Shut off the lower shut-off valve before the backflow device to stop water from entering it.
Rotary vs spray sprinklers compared on water pressure, coverage, installation, maintenance and cost, so you can pick the right heads for your yard.
Choose rotary heads for big yards and hills, and spray heads for tight corners and small nooks.
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