A smart controller that keeps going offline cannot adjust for weather or send alerts. Here is how to diagnose and fix connection problems.
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Most sprinkler valves have a bleed screw and many have a flow control. Here is what each one does and how to use them…
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If your spray heads mist and fog instead of spraying clean streams, high pressure may be the culprit. Pressure-regulated bodies are one fix.
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After a long dry spell, a brown lawn may be dormant rather than dead. Here is how to bring it back and set up…
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Neighborhoods around White Rock Lake combine heavy clay, rolling terrain, and big trees. Here is how to keep irrigation working well in this part…
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Old valves and corroded wiring cause many of the frustrating failures in aging sprinkler systems. Here is when an upgrade makes sense and what…
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Drip leaks hide under mulch, but they waste water and leave plants dry. Here is how to track them down and make lasting repairs.
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A backflow preventer sits exposed to freezes, mowers, and theft. Here is how covers and enclosures compare and what to look for in each.
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Downspouts dump roof runoff into the same beds and lawn your sprinklers water. Here is how to spot overlap problems and fix them.
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Sprinklers running in freezing weather coat lawns, sidewalks, and streets with ice. Here is what to do right away and how to prevent a…
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