Just a few interesting facts about irrigation and irrigation jobs.
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6 Things You Should Know About Your In-ground Irrigation System
- How it works?
- The system is directly connected to your home’s plumbing and pipes, so you don’t need to plug it into a hose or anything.
- Can I do it myself?
- Unless you yourself are an expert, it’s not typically a good idea, as it usually leads to more headache than savings.
- Installing an underground sprinkler system requires a lot of knowledge that the typical homeowner usually doesn’t have.
- Water Conservation
- An underground sprinkler system can really help you save water.
- You can target only things that grow, and target them with the right amount of time and water.
- Sensors and Timers
- Using a timer, you can set a schedule that not only fits your needs but also meets the requirements of your local government regulations on water usage.
- You can also set up sensors, which are not just great for saving water (by turning off the schedule on a rainy day) but also help if you have particularly sensitive plants in your garden that could get damaged by heavy watering.
- Different Types
- Add various types of sprinkler heads to best suit your front and backyards.
- You can include features like sprinkler heads with softer water sprays, or even drip line emitters.
- Learn Your System
- You should make sure to either get a document with all the information, or write down the specific brands and literature concerning your specific equipment.
- How it works?
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What are the 5 traits that every Irrigation Technician should have?
- Loves to solve problems
- They need to be able to diagnose issues in irrigation systems, and then fix them.
- Must be a self-starter
- Someone who can get their work done without any supervision.
- Someone who doesn’t need to be told what to do and when to do it.
- Customer focused
- Loves working with your customers.
- They need to genuinely care about helping your customers improve their irrigation systems.
- Organized
- Keep his truck in order.
- Keep his paperwork tidy.
- Keep himself organized.
- Action Oriented
- Someone who isn’t going to sit passively by and wait for someone else to take action.
- Loves to solve problems
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What are the 3 advantages of an irrigation system?
- It saves you water.
- Reduces weed growth.
- Improves plant growth.