Hi Parkside neighbors - just wanted to share things I've learned about our automatic sprinklers
1. water source - retention pond fed by a well - we are limited on the volume that can be pumped daily/yearly
2. TEST your sprinklers regularly because stuff happens -(see #3 for potential problems)
Our system is shut off during the day so folks won't run sprinklers at the wrong times. Please contact our management company & they will turn on the system so that you can test your system.
3. Potential problems with irrigation system
a. grass grows over sprinkler heads inhibiting them from 'popping up'
b. mower eat sprinkler heads sometimes & cause gushers!
c. irrigation pipes may have cracks that turn into leaks creating 'soft' spots in your yard wasting precious water
d. is your control clock is at the proper day/time?
e. does your rain sensor work - your sprinklers should not be running in a heavy rain. This next underlined text is from MyManatee.org on water restrictions.
If you have an automatic sprinkler system, be sure it is equipped with a working rain sensor to override the system when enough rain has fallen. As water evaporates from the sensor, the irrigation system will resume normal operation. Rain sensors are required by Florida law on all automatic irrigation systems installed since 1991.
I hope that you benefit from my experience. PLEASE add your experiences to this discussion! Feel free to contact me via email (see neighbors). I'm will to share my little bit of knowledge. Colleen :-)
