WaterWise Landscapes: Manual and Automatic Sprinklers and Scheduling Part 1

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Manual Sprinklers Paula Anderson from the Cascade Water Alliance shares some tips on manual sprinklers. First, try to find a sprinkler that matches the area you want to water. Oscillating sprinklers have bigger water drops and are less likely to evaporate. For smaller areas, it may just be easier to water by hand. Check where your hose attaches for any leaks. Leaks at the hose attachment can cause some water efficiencies that can easily be fixed. Usually an O-ring washer is a quick fix. Forgetting to turn off your hose can also cause water waste. You can buy a timer that can automatically shut off your hose if you forget. But, you would need to install a vacuum breaker so no contaminated water can accidently go back into your home's plumbing. Automatic Sprinklers Paula Anderson from the Cascade Water Alliance demonstrates how to look for common automatic sprinkler problems. Make sure to check your sprinkler system at the beginning of each season and then monthly after that. Checking the system frequently can help increase your home's water efficiency. There are 4 main components of a sprinkler system: back flower prevention device, controller, underground lines and sprinkler heads. Use the test function on your controller to check for any sprinkler issues. First, you want to know what kind of sprinkler heads you have: pop-ups or rotor heads. The types will give different amount of water out, so knowing about the heads will help you during your inspections. Some common ...

WaterWise Landscapes: Manual and Automatic Sprinklers and Scheduling Part 1

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