Things are really starting to heat up and it is easy to think that your sprinkler system is on cruise control.  It is a good idea to perform regular system checks not only to find any potential problems but to also familiarize yourself with how the system operates normally, giving you the opportunity to recognize subtle changes in performance.

We recommend checking the system at least once a month throughout the season.  When checking your irrigation system you want to make sure that all of the heads are adjusted correctly for distance and direction and that the spray pattern is not obstructed. Walking past the heads on each zone allows you not only to observe how the head is spraying but gives you an opportunity to notice slight leaks as you walk by that you may not have normally noticed. An area that stays wet around a sprinkler head indicates a seeping valve. A seeping valve is an electric control valve that will not close completely due to a small piece of debris lodged in the valve or possibly being damaged internally.

Drip irrigation is much more challenging to evaluate. You should walk each drip zone listening for leaks, looking for obvious breaks. Checking the vacuum breaker for leaks and opening valve box lids looking for potential leaks is also very important. Running through the programming on the clock and adjusting the station runtimes and the number of days a week the system runs is also a crucial part of your system check.

Checking your system regularly will also help you catch dry areas in your yard before they become a large problem. A regularly scheduled system check can potentially minimize excessive water bills due to mainline breaks or zones sticking on.

The irrigation professionals at Mountain High have the knowledge and expertise to fix your sprinkler system in Denver – we have a van packed full of sprinkler parts so we can fix most irrigation problems on the spot!  Call us at 303.232.0666 or send us an estimate request below: