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Expert advice and practical guides to help you maintain a healthy, beautiful lawn all year round.
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12-Point Irrigation Repair Guide
Common irrigation problems and how I solve them. Each issue explained with the professional repair approach.
Emergency Services
“Why will my water not stop?”
When you have an irrigation emergency, I am always available. Most of the time, I can walk you through shutting off the irrigation system over the phone…
Learn MoreWet Spots
“Why do I have a wet spot in my yard?”
The most common cause is a leaking irrigation valve. On an anti-siphon valve, I can look inside to see if water is passing through when it should not…
Learn MoreValve Wiring
“Why will my valves not turn on from the controller?”
This usually means broken or poorly spliced wires. Some installers simply twist the wires together. I repair them using dry-splice connectors…
Learn MoreGeysers
“Why is water shooting into the air?”
A geyser usually means a broken or missing nozzle. Many contractors use only one adjustable nozzle everywhere, and gardeners break them easily…
Learn MoreBroken Riser
“Why did my sprinkler break off at the bottom?”
Gardeners sometimes kick over a sprinkler head, leaving a threaded stub stuck deep in the PVC pipe. I use clippers to remove it and build a swing joint…
Learn MoreBrown Spots
“Why are there dead or dry patches on my lawn?”
Brown spots almost always come from uneven coverage caused by mismatched or clogged nozzles. I carry over 50 different nozzles…
Learn MoreStream Sprays
“How can I save water and still get a greener lawn?”
Stream spray nozzles put down water slowly and evenly, even in windy conditions. They cost more but pay for themselves in water savings…
Learn MorePremium Manifolds
“Why are my pipes leaking under the valves?”
Most manifolds are cheaply glued together and fail under stress. I build all-threaded premium manifolds that twist and flex instead of breaking…
Learn MoreBrittle Old PVC Pipe
“Why did my old PVC pipe shatter?”
Contractors often used Class 200 thin-wall pipe to save money. It works when new, but becomes brittle with age. I use compression fittings for repairs…
Learn MoreBreaking Pop-Ups
“Why do my sprinkler heads keep snapping off?”
Pop-ups near driveways often get driven over. They need flexibility, not rigid glued risers. I install swing joint assemblies…
Learn MoreDrip Systems
“Why do my drip lines leak or blow apart?”
Drip tubing is not designed for the same pressure as PVC pipes. Above 40 PSI, emitters eject themselves. I install the correct pressure regulator…
Learn MoreBad PVC Glue Joints
“Why do I always have a wet spot in the same place?”
Failed glue joints come from not enough glue, no glue at all, pipe not fully inserted, or pressurizing before the glue cured. I rebuild the joint correctly…
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