Posts Tagged ‘Rolesville’
Why is your backflow preventer important?
Backflow prevention has a way of shying away from the limelight. It’s a wallflower compared to a lawn of freshly mowed grass, and it pales in comparison to a meticulously landscaped lot. But that doesn’t mean that it isn’t an instrumental part of your property. Backflow prevention is essential to the safety of the place…
Read MoreConserve Water with Regular Sprinkler Service
Efficient irrigation needs some hand-holding. And when you keep up-to-date with your sprinkler service your property, your water bill, and the environment all win. Waste Not, Save More Consider this: a leak that measures just 1/32nd of an inch in diameter can waste over 6,300 gallons of water in a month. That leak isn’t just…
Read MoreRegular Sprinkler Service & Your Water Bill
You can think of your sprinkler system as a behind-the-scenes tool for your property and your bank account. When it’s functioning smoothly, an irrigation system provides efficient, cost-saving benefits such as: Customization Custom sprinkler nozzle retrofits can be designed to the unique needs of your property and landscaping. You aren’t watering any more surface…
Read MoreBackflow Prevention & Drinking Water
Everyone should feel safe filling a drinking glass with water. Doctor Sprinkler exists to ensure that you are control of your water system. And it all starts with vigilant backflow prevention. What is backflow? ‘Backflow’ describes contaminated (non-potable) water that re-enters your your drinking (potable) water. What causes backflow? Backflow happens when your property’s water…
Read MoreThree Things You Need to Know About a Backflow Prevention System
A backflow preventer has a simple concept and an important mission: Keep water used to irrigate your landscaping from entering your drinking water, and protect the people who count on your sinks for clean and healthy drinking water. Here’s what you need to know about this important system. What does a backflow preventer do? When…
Read MoreMaintain & Upgrade Your System
Irrigation systems need regular maintenance to keep them working efficiently year after year. Damage from lawn equipment or improper winterization can cause leaks and other serious problems. Inspect your system monthly. Check for leaks, broken or clogged sprinkler heads, and other problems. Clean clogged screens and microirrigation filters as needed. Adjust sprinkler heads. Remove or…
Read MoreSmart Irrigation: Technologies that Use Water Efficiently
July is Smart Irrigation Month, and the start of summer is a great time to improve the efficiency of your outdoor irrigation system or install a water-efficient automatic irrigation system. There are many “smart” technologies available today that allow you to maintain beautiful landscapes while maximizing water efficiency. Here are some to consider whether you…
Read MoreWater Smart & Save Money This Summer
Don’t Send Money Down the Drain Most homeowners overwater their yard, unintentionally wasting money every time they take out the hose or turn on the sprinklers. To raise awareness of the benefits of efficient watering practices, the Irrigation Association has named July Smart Irrigation Month. Using an automated irrigation system is one of the best…
Read MoreWhen Do Backflow Preventers Need to Be Certified?
Is Your Backflow Preventer Reliable? Backflow preventers: A simple name for a very important tool. This installation is key to securing the health and safety of a property’s inhabitants. Without it, the water used for landscaping can quite literally back up and meld with a drinking water source. The implications of this can be serious:…
Read MoreWhy You Need to Winterize Your Sprinkler System
Avoid Permanent Damage To Your System Winter is making its way to North Carolina. With it comes visions of cozy nights by the fire, snow angels in the front yard, hearty soups and big cups of tea, and a sprinkler system destroyed because it wasn’t professionally winterized. If you’d like to avoid the last part…
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