To ensure you're running your irrigation system for the correct amount of time, there are some things that you can do. The first thing you want to do is use gauges to measure water output from your irrigation system after running it for 10 minutes. Next, confirm what type of grass you have on your property, because different types of grass in Texas require certain amounts of water per week. Once you've measured the water and confirmed the type of grass, you can then conduct some basic math to figure out what adjustments need to be made. With proper prepping and adjustments to your irrigation system, your lawn will receive the right amount of water year-round!
Grab measuring cups and place them around each zone, then run your irrigation system for 10 minutes.
Measuring how much water your irrigation system outputs over 10 minutes can help determine how long you should run it throughout the week. To do this, the first step is to grab 3 or 5 gauges or measuring cups. You can even use something as simple as a tune can if that's what you have lying around. Place the gauges throughout each of your individual zones and run one zone at a time for 10 minutes. After the 10 minutes is up, you want to measure how much water you've accumulated!
You should know how to make adjustments to your irrigation system zone based on the type of grass.
Different types of grass will require different amounts of water during the week. Bermudagrass should be provided with around 1 inch of water per week. St. Augustine grass, however, should be given around 1.5 inches of water per week during the spring and early summer. To determine how long you should run your irrigation system during the week, you will want to measure the amount of water you've accumulated within these 10 minutes and then do some basic math. For example, if you run your zone for 10 minutes and gather 1/4 an inch of water and you need 1 full inch for the week for bermudagrass, then you multiply 1/4 by 4 to reach 1 inch. You ran the system for 10 minutes, so you now multiply 4 by 10, which equals 40. This means you should be running your system for about 40 minutes each week.
Measuring accumulated water from your irrigation system is a great way to fine-tune your individual zones so you can ensure they're getting the right amount of water every week!
To make sure you get those run times set, reach out to us today to schedule our irrigation and sprinkler repair service.
When your irrigation system is working properly and providing each zone with the right amount of water, your lawn can thrive throughout the year. Our team of professionals at CitiTurf will conduct a water audit on your property that includes a full checkup to measure water output and make adjustments where needed. Once adjustments are made, we will help you set the controller with the appropriate time required for each zone. We will then run through all the zones to ensure your system is working as efficiently as possible.
We offer our irrigation and sprinkler repair service to residential properties in Plano, Allen, Frisco, McKinney, Murphy, Wylie, and throughout the surrounding areas in Texas. To ensure your lawn is receiving the correct amount of water throughout the year, reach out to us at 972-516-0001 to sign up for this service! We look forward to working with you to ensure your grass and plants are receiving the hydration they need to thrive!
