Irrigation Systems Leak Detection

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• The most common type is surface irrigation. It’s often as simple as a hose connected to a sprinkler.
• Another type is the in-ground sprinkler system, also standard for watering lawns. These conserve water by shutting off when they’re not needed, and they reach more surface area simultaneously.
• Drip irrigation systems work through a series of tubing stretched alongside garden plants. They release water droplets directly above the plants’ roots.
• Sometimes homeowners opt for a system of blended irrigation (for example, both in-ground sprinklers and drip irrigation) to take care of different areas of vegetation.

Water gushing non-stop from a sprinkler head is a sure sign your irrigation system needs repair. Often, however, leaks produce more subtle symptoms over time. Here are some indications your irrigation system needs maintenance or repair.

• You recently replaced indoor appliances with energy-efficient ones. Still, it did almost nothing to reduce your energy bill, or there’s a sudden spike in your bill without an apparent cause.
• There are chronically soggy areas in the yard that never seem to dry up.
• You’ve noticed small holes in the turf.
• Mold or mildew has appeared on your grass as fuzzy white rings or grayish-blue patches.
• When you turn your sprinklers on, dirty water comes out.
• An area of your yard seems sunken, or water bubbles up from the ground when you turn your irrigation system on.

These leaks are usually caused by:

• Broken sprinkler heads (identifiable by water gushing straight up).
• Faulty, brittle, or broken washers.
• Grit has accumulated around sprinkler valves.
• Seals and gaskets are worn, requiring replacement.
• Rips or punctures in the hoses, tubing, or pipes.

By performing an inspection of your sprinkler heads, tubing, and irrigation pipes, you should be able to find and repair most of these things on your own. You can purchase replacement parts and accessories from your hardware store or dealer. If you’re able to access broken pipes, you can repair the break with a slip coupling. A slip coupling is essentially a short section of pipe that you can tighten down at each end. It slides over the break and seals it.

If you can’t pinpoint or generally locate the leak in your irrigation system, or you’re noticing warm or damp floors inside your home, it’s time to hire the pros. Twin Home Experts specializes in leak detection and irrigation system repair in Van Nuys, California. Give us a call today!