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Frequently asked questions
We take great care during the installation process to make sure there is as little disruption to your property as possible. Pipe and wires are "pulled" underground through a small silt in the turf to minimize damage to the lawn. We also carefully hand work delicate areas such as flowerbeds and ground utility markings. After a couple of weeks from the installation date, the only visible science of your new sprinkler system should be greener lawns and healthier plants.
Anytime - We install irrigation systems year-round in Atlanta.
Two common types of lawn sprinkler heads are "spray" heads and "rotor" heads.
Spray lawn sprinkler heads are sometimes designed to pop out of the ground when the sprinkler system is activated, while others rest on pipes that remain above ground at all times. Spray heads discharge a large volume of water in a relatively short amount of time, giving them, in irrigation lingo, a "high application rate." for this reason, sprinkler systems with spray heads are most suitable for even surfaces, not slopes. If you have to use a spray head on a slope, program your sprinkler system so water is discharged over several shorter periods. This will help you avoid wasteful runoff.
By contrast, Rotor lawn sprinkler heads, have a lower rate, so they're simpler to use on slopes. Rotor heads also apply water more informally than spray heads, making them more suitable for watering larger areas. For people who wish to irrigate larger areas of lawn, sprinkler systems with rotorheads would be a logical choice.
Basic maintenance is required to ensure the effective operation of your system. The most important services are the fall winterization and the spring start-up. In the fall, we shut down the system and blow out the lines to eliminate the risk of freezing pipes. In the spring, we turn the system back on, evaluate each zone, adjust heads, and reset the controller. During the summer, The Sprinkler Dude identifies repairs that may have risen during the watering season and makes adjustments to your watering schedules to accommodate the hot summer months. Proper watering schedules in the summer months are critical to the long-term health of your turf and plants.
How difficult is it to alter the system in the future (add shrub zones, new deck, expand flowerbeds, etc.)?
Adding to or modifying a system is generally not a problem.
This device prevents water from the irrigation system from "flowing backwards" into the drinking water supply. By the State of Georgia plumbing code, a backflow prevention device is required for sprinkler systems that operate from portable water supply, such as city or water. The Sprinkler Dude will install this device if your new sprinkler system requires it.
Automatic irrigation systems are convenient, especially for those who travel. If installed and programmed properly, automatic irrigation systems can even save you money and help in water conservation. Dead lawn grass, and plants need to be replaced, and this can be expensive. But the savings from automatic irrigation systems can go beyond that.
Watering with the hose or with an oscillator typically wastes water. Neither method targets plant roots with any significant degree of precision. Automatic irrigation systems can be programmed to discharge more precise amounts of water in a targeted area, which promotes water conservation.
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Installation of sprinkler systems should be handled by professionals, unless you're good at making complex calculations. If you do decide on a do-it-yourself sprinkler installation, acquaint yourself first with your city's inspection codes for irrigation.
It depends upon several factors which would include; the size of the property, complexity of the landscape, and the water service to name just a few. Each property is carefully reviewed, measured, and designed specifically for you and your needs.
Most jobs take one to two days to install, start to finish.
Since hand watering is done randomly and at irregular intervals, an automatic sprinkler system will target water to the appropriate areas to ensure maximum usage and calculated times.
Plants get thirstier in summer, then during spring and fall, so program your irrigation time accordingly, rather than always keeping the irrigation timer on the same setting. This will promote water conservation, as well, watering at the right time of day and overwriting irrigation timers with rain sensors.
The time of day, when your irrigate is a factor in water conservation. If you program irrigation time to go on early in the morning, you'll lose less water to evaporation than if you were to irrigate in the heat of the day.
For optimal water conservation, it will be necessary to override the irrigation timer of your automatic system, if your area receives heavy rain the night before your system is programmed to run you'd only be pushing your water bill unnecessarily. If you'd rather not have to bother, overwriting your system, manually in such cases, install of rain sensor on your roof. Rain sensors can be tied into automatic systems, shutting them off for you after period of rain.
Yes, particularly with our climate. In the future, virtually all houses will need a sprinkler system to better handle periods of moisture and drought. Sprinkler systems are a key feature that homebuyers are looking for when considering a new house.
No. The materials, design, warranty, and the people installing it make the difference. We don't use cookie-cutter designs but rather develop a system tailored specifically to your yard and landscape. We use the highest-quality commercial-grade products installed by experienced personnel.
No, there are definite differences between parts purchased from Home Depot or Lowes and parts purchased from a certified irrigation manufacturer. The Sprinkler Dude uses only the best high-quality parts and equipment from our supplier to ensure worry-free performance for the life of your sprinkler system.
The Sprinkler Dude has a proven track record of successfully installing in servicing irrigation systems for over 25 years. We have thousands of satisfied, loyal clients, and many of them are in your neighborhood. We are experts in irrigation, and our team has plumbing licenses and design certifications in irrigation. We know you are busy and in demand of hassle-free service; that is why we do the job right the first time.