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We
have been installing underground lawn sprinkler systems since 1936
and can help you with all of your lawn and landscape watering needs.
Lawn sprinkler systems come in all sizes, shapes and prices. The
price of a lawn sprinkler system is dependent on the quality of
materials and design features of the system. No purchase could apply
to the old adage "You get what you pay for" more
than that of a underground sprinkler system. High quality materials
and professional design can cost more up front, but the crucial
choices will produce dramatic savings in the long run in maintenance
saving, but more importantly, water savings.
Some of the most
important features of a lawn sprinkler system are listed below.
- Professional design and layout.
Insist on a scale drawing of your property, showing head and valve
location clearly defining all the areas to be covered by the irrigation
system. Make sure all pipe type and sizes are specified.
- Triangular spacing in head
layout.
Though sometimes requiring a few extra heads, this type of head
spacing allows for better, more efficient coverage due to the
equal distance between all heads as they remain in "pattern."
- Professional Installation. Ask for the qualifications
of the installing staff and choose a company that has experiences
capable installers. Will the contractor be able to service what
they sell, and at what, cost. Will there be someone to answer
the phone if help or service is needed.Will the pipe be "pulled"
or trenched. Pulling the pipe will result in a neat, clean installation.
- Separate lawn and shrub areas
into separate zones. The water needs of plants and turf are dramatically
different. Each individual micro-climate should be controlled
separately if possible.Use Aquapore professional soaker hose for
flexibility in landscape areas as well as water savings.
- Insist on spray heads with
brass nozzles unless space requirements allow for proper rotary
head design placement. Spray heads with brass nozzles provide superior, efficient coverage
and provide for little or no maintenance in the future. With dependable
water distribution these heads are the best choice for maximizing
water savings. If rotary heads can be used (mostly designed for
larger, open areas where heads can be full circle), use a rotary
that will be dependable and require less maintenance.
- Avoid a system that requires
a "blow out " for winterization. This is an expensive, time
consuming process (not easily done by a home owner) that can limit
the use of a system to only 6 month out of the year.
- Ask for polyethylene piping. Poly pipe is a flexible
pipe that will not freeze, is easy to repair, and in some cases
comes with a manufacturers lifetime warranty covering all parts
and labor.While poly can have slightly less flow characteristics
a properly designed system will provide peace of mind for many
years.
- Use a timer with multiple
features such as multiple programs, multiple start times, rain/freeze sensor switches,
percent adjustment, semi-automatic start buttons, battery backup
and non volatile memory, and a manual watering mode.
- Insist on quality brands like
Weathermatic, Aquapore, Orbit (Professional Series) or Champion. If rotary gear drive heads
are used Orbit (Professional Series) or Hunter may be used depending
on the model.
- Anyone can install
a cheap system, but not everyone can install a high quality affordable
system.
Call us today
for information on a dependable, high quality, professionally designed
and installed lawn sprinkler system. Our phone number is (785) 272-2707
for installation as well as our prompt, professional courteous repair
service. We have repairmen and installers on staff with experience
ranging from over 46 years to 10 or 20 years. We have degreed designers
on staff to help design the perfect system for your lawn and landscape.
Our professionals can help you choose the right product for your
exact needs. Why trust your project to anyone else? |
