The pipes and lines are a crucial part of the entire system and are something that should be checked often for cracks or broken pipes. Even if the entire system was checked in past seasons, it is wise to check it again for the following seasons to avoid water waste or have an inefficient irrigation system. Lower temperatures can crack the pipes if they reach freezing levels, sometimes even if they were previously emptied. Additionally, roots from nearby plants can grow towards the pipes, often causing damage to the lines.
Similar to the pipes, sprinkler heads and rotors can also be damaged by freezing temperatures, although that’s not the only way these can be rendered useless — lawnmowers are also considered to be sprinkler heads destroyers. The heads do have a lifespan and usually start to give out once the wear and tear causes the rotor or head to malfunction. A malfunction of the sprinkler system can turn a lawn or yard into a dry one, creating a bigger headache for the home or business owner.
With more modern irrigation systems, controllers have become more helpful pieces of equipment with a lot more possibilities. However, this also means that there are more pieces in a system that can malfunction or break. Making sure that these parts are functioning properly can help not only with making sure that the irrigation system waters the areas it needs to at the arranged times, but it also helps to avoid a dry landscape.
