Estimate on Irrigation Repairs

Posted on February 24, 2012, 3:35 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

Irrigation repairs – what can I say, it is a tough subject. First, avoid companies that pay their employees commission. Paying commission to contractors usually inflates the cost. The more they sell you, the more money they make. We are all hourly employed at Bruce Hage Irrigation. This keeps the customer getting what they need, verses what makes someone else more money. With an employee who is paid commission, they have an incentive to try and sell you irrigation products that you do not need – such as material that you do not need, a product that you cannot use, or just plain and simple – more material replaced than you need.

So, ask the irrigation company you call how they pay their employees. Maybe even ask the employee.

Make sure you get what you need in a fast and efficient manor.

If we can help, call us at 407-275-0804.
Bruce Hage Irrigation

Spring start up

Posted on February 20, 2012, 3:28 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

Time to get your Orlando irrigation system up and running. In a few short weeks, March will be here and that means spring. Don’t wait for spring, it may already be here. It is hot and there is no sign of a freeze. I do not recommend new sod or plants, but I do recommend getting ready for the new material now. Less damage will occur if your water is ready before you need it.

So, start up that irrigation system and make sure it is in good working order. If you need help, we can do that.

Bruce Hage Irrigation 407-275-0804

Don’t add water yet!

Posted on February 15, 2012, 3:17 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

Make sure you are not over-watering your lawn. The best way to make sure you are applying the right amount of water is to find the area in your Orlando lawn or landscape that wilts first. You want to see the beginning signs of wilt before you water. So, if you water on Saturday morning, Friday when you get home from work the wilt area should have a sign for you. If not, continue to water your lawn, but reduce your duration. If it looks good, do not add water until the BEGINNING signs of wilt. Do not let your lawn and landscape wilt! Just the beginning signs will be your water indicator.

Call us if you need help with your irrigation in Orlando.

Bruce Hage Irrigation 407-275-0804

Start them up!

Posted on February 8, 2012, 3:13 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

The Daytona 500 is upon us. Please take some time to start up your irrigation system. Wake up your Orlando lawn and landscape, it’s almost time to grow. March 15 is usually the time when warmer weather is here and colder weather is gone. This is also the time when we usually have a back log of service calls. Please check your irrigation system and make repairs in advance.

If you need us, call 407-275-0804. Green time is coming!

Do Not Neglect Your Irrigation

Posted on January 6, 2012, 6:14 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

I know that it just froze this week and that it may freeze again soon. So, keep an eye on your irrigation in Orlando. We do not want it to get away from us. Make sure you run your Orlando irrigation system a little to keep the heads lubricated. Make sure you keep it working and do not leave broken sprinkler heads. This will allow dirt to get into the piping and create new problems. Don’t ignore your irrigation, you will need it soon.

Need us? Call the Orlando irrigation experts at 407-275-0804!

It was 32 degrees today, how much should I water my Orlando lawn?

Posted on January 5, 2012, 3:58 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

How much water do you need after a freeze? The answer is shocking – NONE! The lawn and landscape just went dormant. Therefore, it is not growing and does not need water. All you need to do with your Orlando irrigation system is keep the heads lubricated and the soil moist. That’s all! When the temperatures rise again, your Orlando lawn and landscape will grow and you will need to water it then.

As of now, I would recommend 3 minutes on the sprays and 9 minutes on you rotors (or 10% on your seasonal adjust). I do not recommend watering your Orlando lawn when it freezes because of the slipping hazard.

When you need help with your Orlando irrigation system, call us at 407-275-0804!

Freezing Weather Landscape and Irrigation Tips

Posted on January 3, 2012, 2:09 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

It’s cold here in Orlando! What should you do for your Orlando lawn and landscape? Well, there isn’t much you can do. But, you can cover your plants that are not cold tolerant. There will be frost damage on your turf, but don’t worry too much because everything is going to be dormant.

Also, you can cover your irrigation pipes that are above ground. Or, run some water. Keeping the water flowing and moving will prevent it from freezing. In order for irrigation pipes to freeze, it needs to be below freezing for hours. The number of hours depends on how cold it is. Generally, it takes more than 4 hours of freezing weather.

Good luck, and if you need any help with your Orlando irrigation system, call us at 407-275-0804.

Green Controllers / Smart controllers

Posted on December 9, 2011, 3:44 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

Saving water is the new thing to do. The Green (or Smart) controller is becoming very popular. If you have a good irrigation system in Orlando, you can benefit from a Smart/Green Controller. If your irrigation system does not have head to head coverage, a Smart/Green controller will not help. You must have great coverage first!

If you have great coverage, a Smart/Green controller will be a benefit to you.

At Bruce Hage Irrigation in Orlando, we are the irrigation experts. If we can help with your irrigation system in Orlando, give us a call at 407-275-0804!

Keep it green!

MP Rotator – Fact or Fiction?

Posted on December 8, 2011, 6:03 pm, by Bruce Hage and received 1 Comment ».

The MP Rotator is being sold as a water saving device. A lot of salespeople are retrofitting existing systems with MP Rotators to make the system seem more efficient.

Well, don’t be fooled by the salespeople because these MP Rotators are not the next new thing. They are better in a few ways, but only a limited few. MP Rotators help when you have rotors and sprays mixed. You can install the MP Rotators in place of the sprays and increase the uniformity of the system.

Problems with the MP Rotator:

  • It takes a certain volume of water to apply half an inch of water to a lawn. It does not matter how you apply the water, just that the lawn gets the water.
  • MP Rotators are more fragile than the regular rotor head and they are more expensive than a rotor or a spray.
  • Switching to an MP Rotator will increase the run times. The MP Rotator applies water so slowly that it needs to run for between 40 minutes to an hour to apply half an inch of water. MP Rotators must run longer than sprays and about the same as rotors.
  • MP Rotators are less durable than the rotors or sprays. You will replace MP Rotators faster than the regular heads.

MP Rotators are a sales tactic for the manufacturer and the salesman. The only time MP Rotators  seam to work best is when you have rotors and sprays mixed. If you have rotors and sprays mixed, the MP Rotator is a good way to fix the irrigation system without a major renovation. However, don’t get caught up in the salesman’s smoke and mirrors.

Thanks,

Bruce Hage Irrigation 407-275-0804

Plants and Grass Do Not Waste Water, People Do!

Posted on December 1, 2011, 5:21 pm, by Bruce Hage and received No Comments ».

Plants and Sod do not waste water, PEOPLE DO! That’s right, most of us waste water.

Last night, temperatures in Orlando dropped to the 40’s. During the month of December, plants and sod need less than 2 inches of water. That’s half an inch of water per week, watering one time per week or less. Most likely LESS!

Instead of wasting water this month, turn back the water if you can.  Save the water for the summer months when your plants and sod actually need it.

If you have an inefficient irrigation system, fix it and save water. Do not mix rotors and sprays. Remember, sprays should run 3 times less often than rotors.

At Bruce Hage Irrigation in Orlando,we are the irrigation and sprinkler experts. If you need advice on how much to water this month, give us a call at 407-275-0804.

As always, Keep it green.

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