Irrigation Backflow - Sound alike but are different

Irrigation backflow is not only required but super important. You should be sure that you are getting the highest protection for your family via a double-check backblow prevention device. Dual check backflow prevention devices, while they have similar sounding names, do not afford the highest protection are not meant to be used in toxic prevention situations. Think about it like this to understand the importance...everything seeps into your yard, for example, fertilizer, often ends up in your irrigation water. Do you want that in your drinking water too? Backflow prevention is how you keep that from happening. No mention of backflow by your irrigation company in Atlanta...it's state law.

Separate Irrigation System Meter

A separate irrigation meter - when the cost is reasonable - will save you money on your irrigation system watering cost. Some counties even require separate irrigation meters at a reasonable cost while others do not. The primary difference is that your pay non-sewer rates on a separate irrigation meter......

Irrigation Systems & Backflow Prevention

I haven't blogged about this subject in a while but feel it would be prudent to do so now. As things begin to pick up for new irrigation system installations for the fall, please don't forget about the importance of backflow prevention and the fact that backflow prevention is required by state law. Know the differences between a dual check and double check device and which one affords the most protection for your family. Here's a clue: many communities & counties south of metro Atlanta required and test double check backflow prevention devices.

Irrigation Companies

Some irrigation companies also do low voltage landscape lighting which will increase the security of your home as well beautify those features that made you fall in love with your home in the first place. Often if you combine outdoor lighting with irrigation system installations or irrigation system repairs, you can get a discount.

Irrigation System Repairs McDonough

We were out at an irrigation repair call yesterday in McDonough. The system has been working fine until recently when it developed "water hammer." We were able to reduce some of the water banging around adjusting the flow control on his valves, however, a pressure reducer is in order. With most of the water pressure in Atlanta being so high, it is prudent to pressure reducers in at installation in many cases.

Irrigation System Repairs

Make sure that when you are considering any landscape change to check with your irrigation company so they can direct you how to limit repairs and prepare you for the changes that may need to be made to your irrigation system. Irrigation System Repairs made after the fact and without planning can be more costly because of the difficulty of the repairs due to the new obstacles in the way.

Irrigation Companies

With the internet it's easy to find out information about irrigation companies. Whether your looking for a company to install a new irrigation system or repair your existing irrigation system, take just a couple of minutes to verify the reputation of the company your dealing with.