Common irrigation system problems

All gardens and parks are different. Rain Bird products can offer the solution for this. There is a solution that Rain Bird can offer for every problem.

Problem: Slopes or hills

Slopes or hills can cause water to accumulate around the bottom of sprinklers. This ensures that the soil becomes moist in unwanted places. This can cause fungi.

Solution

Using 1800® Sprays, 3500 Rotors and 5000 Rotors with a Seal-A-Matic ™ (SAM) Check Valve will solve the problem of low head drainage and eliminate puddling. Or using Rain Bird Rotary Nozzles which deliver water at a lower rate, will allow sufficient soak-in time to prevent run-off.

Problem: Different types of plants

Different types of flora have different needs. Supplying the same amount of water can be too little for one plant and too much for another.

Solution

It is possible to adjust the water quantity according to the individual plant. Designing different zones can ensure that you can plan when water is supplied and to which zone.

Problem: Corners, strange shapes or strips

In areas that are difficult to access, it is often difficult to provide the entire surface with the desired garden irrigation. This can cause areas to receive too much water or too little.

Solution

The use of Variable Arc Nozzles (VAN) allows access to hard-to-reach areas and provides the precise amount of garden irrigation required.

Problem: Watering small areas

Providing garden irrigation for small areas can be tricky. It is common for areas that do not require water, such as garden paths and driveways, to receive unnecessary water, which creates waste.

Solution

Small volumes of Rain Bird SQ nozzles are suitable for watering small areas. These can accurately manage water in patterns from 60cm to 120cm. To water an even more accurate area, sprinklers can be installed with High-Efficiency Variable Arc Nozzles (HE-VAN).

Problem: Difference in amount of sun

The exposure of the sun is different in all parts of the garden and park. This can also change a lot per season. This causes plants to be overexposed or underexposed.

Solution

Times for watering can be adjusted with different programs. Think of programs like ESP-Me. Due to a low volume of droplets it can be adapted to individual plants or groups of plants based on the lighting needs of the plant.

Problem: Sprinklers turn on when it rains

The system turns on sprinklers while it rains.

Solution

With a controller, the system is automatically switched off when it rains. This is done by a rain sensor. It saves water and costs.

Problem: Compacted soil and runoff

Compacted soil can cause water to drain in walkways or driveways, preventing plants from getting their water.

Solution

By using a controller with different programs and start times or a controller with a Cycle + Soak option, you can ensure that no more watering is given at the right times. You can also choose to install a Rain Bird Rotary Nozzle that supplies water on a smaller scale, so that the soil has more time to absorb the water. If the water needs to drip even more slowly, you can choose a low-volume drip.

Problem: Water pressure

High water pressure or rapidly changing water pressure can cause sprinklers to mist or miss. This means that there is a good chance that the garden and park will not receive the optimal amount of water. Low water pressure can affect the performance of nozzles and prevent water from spreading in the correct amount.

Solution

Using a Rain Bird PRS Dial regulator, high water pressure can be efficiently controlled. Excessive water pressure can be controlled with 1800® Sprays and 5000 Plus Rotors with a Pressure Regulating Stem (PRS). Inline or & nbsp; Anti-Siphon Drip Control Zone Kits with a water pressure regulator can be used for a system with low volumes.