Leaking water from my irrigation system help please!
Tuan Nguyen
4 years ago
Featured Answer
Sort by:Oldest
Comments (7)
MrHIrrigation
4 years agoTuan Nguyen
4 years agoRelated Discussions
Help! My irrigation system is pulsing / resonating
Comments (4)rabbit9, you might be hearing "water hammer". This occurs when the flow of water is suddenly stopped/reduced or has its direction suddenly changed. I am not sure of the following; I believe that the device reduces the flow of water rather than the pressure. Maybe it reduces both (it has been a long time since I had to visit Boyle's law). I would try and slow down (damp) the activation of the pressure regulator or reduce the input of the water by installing a gate valve ahead of the regulator. I get some serious pressure off a reclaimed water supply. To use a hose effectively, I attached a shutoff valve first and then attached the 'trigger'. I adjust flow, pressure (and recoil!) by stopping down the shutoff valve and thus I can water seedlings and also blast aphids off the hedge plants without much fuss....See MoreHelp me design a reclaimed water irrigation system....
Comments (4)A single 55 Gal watering system can be done between $100 - $200! (excluding pump)! Where as we collect water into a 1200 gallon underground tank and use a shallow well jet pump for distribution to our five water stations. Initial installation costs were over $4,000 in material and I did the work! And I'm considering adding an additional 800-1200 gallon tank! Your issues are going to be 1. What do your local building codes allow. 2. How large a tank can you use. 3. A large $$$ for you is going to be the size of the pump needed to pump water to the roof! Hope this helps...........See MoreNeed Advice on Water Leak issue from a shared wall from my neighbor
Comments (24)A good example of why you don't buy a house with zero setback on one side. Some basic info adding on to what Suzi said above. Stucco walls are only resistant to water. If there is no eaves protecting them from rainfall or if there are winds causing rain to hit them, they can get fairly wet inside. They have a space behind the stucco and any water that penetrates flows down the inside and out the weep screed. Soil needs to be 4" below that and the ground needs to slope away from the house at 5% minimum. 2% is allowed for a hard surface. If the project had a geotechnical report, it could make additional requirements. I guess that is a long preamble for my next statement, which is that the weep screed is there to get water out of the wall from rain and maybe some spray from watering - not drip watering. His ground level better NOT be higher than your cement slab. Clearly, there can NEVER be standing water above your slab level. He is totally wrong about his liability based upon what we see in your information, limited as it may be. Even without the zero lot line variable, it is routine large damage payments for excess watering, sprinkler leaks, or changes in grade drainage issues causing problems for downhill lots. Also, do your eaves hang over into his property? Are you in a HOA? Edited to add: I noticed this in a forum dedicated to old houses. Stucco houses built before about 1980 or so probably don't have a weep screed at all. Is this an "old" house, whatever that means....See MoreIrrigation system - all zones quit - help please
Comments (1)The first thing that I would try is to turn the valves on manually using the manual screw at the valves. This would be to see it there is water in the system. I am confused about the "main valve" . I have not seen a main valve that is a solenoid valve connected to a clock....See MoreMrHIrrigation
4 years agoTuan Nguyen
4 years agoTuan Nguyen
4 years agoTuan Nguyen
4 years ago
Related Stories
GARDENING GUIDESHow to Install a Drip Irrigation System
Save time and water with a drip watering system in your vegetable garden — a little patience now will pay off later
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDESHow Smart Is Your Irrigation System?
New weather- and sensor-based controllers take the efficiency of your sprinklers to the next level
Full StoryHEALTHY HOMEHow to Choose a Home Water Filtering System
Learn which water purification method is best for your house, from pitchers to whole-house setups
Full StoryHEALTHY HOMEHow to Keep Water Vapor From Ruining Your House and Your Health
We help you find out when it’s happening, what it means and how to fix it
Full StoryHOUSEKEEPINGHow to Remove Water Rings From Wood Tables
You may be surprised by some of these ideas for removing cloudy white water marks from wood surfaces
Full StoryOUTBUILDINGSSee an Outdoor Bathroom Made From a Water Tank
This repurposed fixture in a California backyard is now the owners' favorite bathing spot
Full StoryGARDENING GUIDES8 Unthirsty Plants Help You Save Water in Style
Spend less effort and money on your landscape with drought-tolerant and native plants that liven up your yard
Full StoryHOUSEKEEPINGProtect Your House From Winter Water Damage
Avoid costly repairs by learning to spot potential problem areas before water damage is done
Full StoryBATHROOM MAKEOVERSRoom of the Day: Water Leak Leads to Good Things in a Master Bath
Take a peek inside to see its new features, including a vaulted ceiling, a heated floor and lots of natural light
Full StoryPETSProtecting Your Pet From Your Yard and Your Yard From Your Pet
Check out these tricks from vets and landscape designers for keeping your pets and plantings safe in the backyard
Full Story
MrHIrrigation