Hey there, Adrian Walsh here. So, let’s talk irrigation maintenance – something that used to give me a headache. Picture this: I’m knee-deep in maintenance tasks, paperwork scattered everywhere, and a nagging feeling that I’m missing something...
Irrigating landscaped areas in new multi-level apartment complexes has unique challenges when controlling and automating the irrigation system. The first challenge is often to delineate between titled and common areas throughout the building/buildings. Do you want...
What tools does an irrigation installer use? The tools to install a DIY irrigation system are available from most good hardware stores . But as projects get more complex we may use specialist tools that are more expensive and more difficult to find. At Ecostream we...
Does an irrigation designer have to be certified? No, But we choose to be (using the term “we” loosely) Richard Jolly is our in-house Certified Irrigation Designer (CID) – And he is a gun, one of those guys that can do the theoretical and practical. He can sit...
Are decoder irrigation controllers better than conventionally wired irrigation controllers? Yes – For the right project, they are better Irrigation controllers have improved exponentially over the last few years. Smart irrigation controllers that give you...
Do I need a backflow device on my water meter? Probably Backflow prevention devices are not a new thing. In the irrigation industry, it is widely known that if you are hooking an irrigation system to a potable (drinking) water supply, you should install a backflow...