When the temperatures take a sudden dive, most homeowners remember to grab a coat, but many forget the most vulnerable part of their plumbing system: the backflow preventer.

At Pacific Lawn Sprinklers, we’ve seen it happen across the country. A sudden cold snap turns a functioning irrigation system into a costly, watery mess. Here is why you cannot afford to ignore your backflow device when the thermometer hits the freezing mark.

After a long, dark winter, the first signs of spring are a welcome relief. It’s never too early to start planning a beautiful summer lawn, and your inground sprinkler system will play an important role in reaching that goal. The frigid winter season can really take a toll on outdoor equipment, and that’s why it is important to bring your sprinkler system back to life the right way. In this blog, let’s explore how to best reawaken your irrigation equipment to ensure it operates at top performance all summer long.

It’s easy to turn on the sprinkler system at your home and you can easily turn them on yourself, right? Wrong! A common misconception among homeowners is that a spring start up for a sprinkler system is “just turning on the valve”. On the contrary, Pacific Lawn Sprinklers has detailed, proven, and systematic irrigation procedures that must be followed to ensure your sprinkler system is operating at its best.

Year after year our clients ask us the same question, “When is the best time to water my lawn?” Throughout our 39 years in business, Pacific Lawn Sprinkler’s answer to this question has remained the same!

A backflow prevention valve on a lawn sprinkler or drip irrigation system can come in many types and brands. Each device offers an additional level of protection against the possible chance of the irrigation water from backing up into and contaminating your domestic drinking (potable) water. More and more frequently, water companies are mandating that the backflow preventer on your irrigation system be tested once a year to ensure its proper operation.