Troubleshooting a Commercial Irrigation System

2/22/2021 (Permalink)

Inspect your commercial irrigation system routinely.

Outdoor irrigation system problems can cause flooding. If the problems are allowed to continue, that flooding can eventually reach your business. It can get bad enough to push water under and into your building, causing you to have to call a water damage repair company in Washington, NC. It is best to focus on troubleshooting your sprinkler system before it causes a major problem.

3 Ways to Troubleshoot a Commercial Irrigation System

1. Broken Sprinkler Heads

Broken sprinkler heads are a common problem with sprinklers. A broken head may:

• Not turn on
  
• Gush water
  
• Dribble water
  
• Spray erratically
  

If your sprinklers are doing any of these things, have them replaced as soon as you see any damage. A malfunctioning head can cause water to flood your grounds and building. A visual inspection of your system may be necessary to find this particular problem.

2. Low Water Pressure

Gauging just the right amount of water pressure may be difficult, but extremely low water pressure is indicative of a serious problem with your system. In some cases, reduced water pressure is caused by a leak between the mainline and the sprinkler heads. To find out if you have a leak, check for spongey ground between the site of low pressure and the main irrigation system valve.

3. Stem Leakage

Another major indicator of irrigation problems is leaking around the valve stems. Not only can this flood your business, but it can also be surprisingly hard to detect. Most valve stems start by dripping. This can go unnoticed for months if you don't inspect them regularly. Unfortunately, these leaks are often only discovered when they get bad enough to flood your business and cause damage.

Most irrigation system problems can be easy to diagnose by visual inspection. You should inspect your system routinely to make sure that it is not going to cause a flood. It is easier to find and fix the problem early instead of waiting until your property is flooded.