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Irrigation Systems
If we have installed an automatic irrigation system
in your garden, this comprises gear driven pop-up sprinklers in
the lawn to water the grass and ‘soakahose’ (a continuously
perforated pipe) buried just below the soil surface in the planted
areas. The soaker hose is broken down into several areas or zones
to allow individual control of water needs in different parts of
the garden and to make best use of the available flow of water.
A 6-zone programmer controls the irrigation system.
The instructions for use are with the programmer. We will have set
the programme for the current watering requirements. You will need
to familiarize yourselves with operation of the programmer, be aware
of the varying needs for water throughout the year and change the
programme accordingly.
As the seasons change and as plants become established
the requirements for water will vary:
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During the main growing season
the programmer should be set to water alternate days and the
duration of watering adjusted for each zone to meet the individual
needs of the garden. |
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In a prolonged hot dry spell
the programme should be reset to water every day. |
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In prolonged
wet weather the programme should be turned to OFF and restarted
when the ground dries out. |
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In the
spring, autumn and even mild dry spells in the winter it may
be necessary to run all or part of the water cycle. |
Maintenance of Irrigation Systems
The irrigation system will give many years
of reliable service assuming it is carefully maintained and correctly
run.
At the Programmer:
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2 batteries that will last at
least 12 months run the programme and display. |
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Ensure that battery and mains
supply are working (Low battery warning indicator or blank screen
show failure). |
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Ensure programme is correctly
set for the desired watering regime. |
In the Garden:
*THE MAINS WATER SUPPLY TO THE IRRIGATION SYSTEM SHOULD BE TURNED
OFF WHEN THERE IS A RISK OF FROST.
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Ensure that the stopcock is turned
off in the autumn and turned back on in the spring. |
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Ensure soakahose is not damaged
or broken. This may occur through action of animals: especially
foxes or by physical damage with a garden fork or spade. |
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Ensure pop up sprinklers are
not fouled by vegetation -especially seasonal planting that
will limit the range of water. |
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Garden should be regularly inspected
to ensure that watering system is working effectively. |
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