Mike's Irrigation

What’s the difference between commercial irrigation and residential irrigation? A good question to ask yourself when installing a commercial irrigation system or a residential irrigation system is what separates the two? Understanding the differences can actually save you a ton of money. A residential irrigation zone is considered a single family home zoning while commercial is/are apartments, businesses, schools and farms. The water source is the key for saving money on installation. In example, the pressure. In a commercial area, you may be relying on city pressure in which you could have to install heavy pumps and think pipes to handle a specific area. This could cost a lot of money, however, you could use that to your advantage and install a residential irrigation in a commercial if your installer understands the zoning and pressure requirements. Zone sizes matter as well. Each zone represents the amount of water that needs to be used and what PSI (pressure) needs ...

Backflow Testing Regulations According to state law , all backflow assemblies must be tested annually. Many homes in Central Oregon need underground sprinkler systems because of the high desert. Regulating water throughout a desert landscape helps prevent leaks and other damage. According to the Bend Bulletin , “Homes built since 2003 are required to have a backflow assembly near the water meter, to prevent tainted water from flowing backward into the city's water system, but maintenance of those devices is the responsibility of the city or water district supplying the home.” Backflow is a reversal of non-potable water through a cross connection into potable water system. In other words, a reversal of bad water into fresh water. A good example of backflow contamination would be backflow into your sink or toilet. Most homes use gravity to move sewage from to the home to the municipal system. If an older sewage line systems uses galvanized steel instead of treated PVC, it ca...