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Golf Course Irrigation Design Errors That Will Cost You

By Melissa Morgan


Any time of the year, property owners can and should make sure their sprinkler system is working correctly. Time and money can be saved through upgrades, revisions and repairs. And, an entire landscape venture can be protected by a good golf course irrigation system design. Besides, property value can be enhanced significantly as well as curb appeal will increase due to a property's beautiful appearance.

Drip system is the practice in which water is provided to plant roots one drop at a time. Pipes are laid out all over the soil, and water outlet points are provided at regular intervals. The outlet is controlled so that only one drop at a time is provided to the soil. The main advantage of this kind of system is that it saves a lot of water. In Perth, which is dry in summers, drip system is a good way to save water and still ensure that your plants are adequately watered.

Another common mistake is putting rotor or spray heads on PVC vertical risers near high traffic areas. This system design error is more of a liability issue. If a person impales himself on one of these risers after a fall, it will cost you much more in legal expenses than the money saved by putting rotors and spray heads on PVC risers next to pools, sidewalks, backyard play areas, driveways, or other busy spots. You should consult with your insurance company if you think these types of lawsuits or accidents are rare.

Not adhering to the maximum throwing distances also poses a big challenge. The maximum distance you should have between heads should be equal to or less than the maximum throwing distance for that nozzle as specified by the manufacturer (typically three to twelve meters or more). To save on operation, design, maintenance, and installation costs, you really cannot get away with using greater distances.

In addition to these, other effective systems include a center pivotal system, linear move systems, traveling irrigating systems and many others. However, there are some factors that must be considered when making the purchase decision. Following are some vital aspects to consider when selecting your suitable irrigating system.

Also, use state of the art advancements for improved performance. Great versatility can be achieved with the programming abilities of today's wide array of cutting edge controllers. It is advisable to go with an electronic digital type. This is your most user-friendly option according to the vast majority of consumers, and they are affordable.

Not Including a Rain Shut off Device is, of course, uneconomical. To prevent an irrigation system from running after adequate amounts of rainfall or during a rainstorm, you should have this affordable device properly installed, set, and retrofitted. In under a year, this device will pay for itself by saving you up to fifteen percent on your annual operating expenses. In fact, they are so helpful that law requires them in some areas.

Do it yourselves out there often believe they can design and install a top notch irrigating system, and some of them can. Experienced providers have found that more often than not these systems end up being wasteful and inefficient. In the end, going to the professionals is the best solution. They have the years of experience necessary to make sure the job is done right. They can even fix botched jobs. Ensure to check them out when in need of any service.




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