Recommendation for irrigation system installation and second water meter
I would like to know of a reputable and dependable company/person to
install a residential irrigation system. I live in the Wake Forest area. Do you have any tips/suggestions about what to ask and look for when talking to the potential contractors? I have also heard about having a second water meter for the sprinkler system. What are the benefits of having one? Is it worth having one installed? Thanks for your help. John F |
Recommendation for irrigation system installation and second water meter
It's important to get credentials, especially if you also hire the
irrigation contractor to install your backflow (you must be a licensed plumber and also certified to test it by water purveyor.) He is a good url for questions to ask: http://www.irrigation.org/consumer_info.asp Be sure to check the Consumer Bill of Rights for Turf/Landscape document. Don't confuse membership in an association, such as Carolina Irrigation Association or NC Irrigation Society, with true credentials such as IA's CIC, CID program. Another good document, if you have a little engineering side to you, is Best Management Practices (BMPs), Practice Guidelines (PGs), and Appendix A & B . Check out this url: http://www.irrigation.org/about_wtrmgmt_bmp.htm This file is in pdf format and is extensive, particularly the appendices. If you need any large boring or have a speciallized application, call me : ) -- Baine Carruthers, CID, CIC, CLIA BCHS http://www.irrpro.com (704) 913-3476 (803) 222-2821 "John F" wrote in message om... I would like to know of a reputable and dependable company/person to install a residential irrigation system. I live in the Wake Forest area. Do you have any tips/suggestions about what to ask and look for when talking to the potential contractors? I have also heard about having a second water meter for the sprinkler system. What are the benefits of having one? Is it worth having one installed? Thanks for your help. John F |
Recommendation for irrigation system installation and second water meter
The only real reason for getting a second water meter is cost. If you use a
second meter, then you won't be charged the sewer charge. However, be aware, Durham doubled the water price on sprinkler water this summer and thus made it much less attractive to have a meter installed (still a savings, but not nearly as much). Doc Muhlbaier "John F" wrote in message om... I would like to know of a reputable and dependable company/person to install a residential irrigation system. I live in the Wake Forest area. Do you have any tips/suggestions about what to ask and look for when talking to the potential contractors? I have also heard about having a second water meter for the sprinkler system. What are the benefits of having one? Is it worth having one installed? Thanks for your help. John F |
Recommendation for irrigation system installation and second water meter
If one is going to stay put for a couple of years and doesn't live in a
patio home, it will generally payoff in the long run. You just have to put some figures together. Our watering season for cool season turf is about 8 months in which you could apply 20"+ of water. There are 27,154 gallons per acre inch, so multiply your area being watered by this figure, 20", to get a yearly estimate. Divide this figure by 748 to convert to ccf if that's how you are billed. If you're on a tiered rate it gets a little more challenging to get a figure. I have a spreadsheet for any gurus out there. 27,154 * 20" = 543,080 543,080 * .75 (3/4 of acre being watered) = 407,310 gallons 407,310 / 748 = 544 ccf 544 * $1.90 (cost per ccf without sewer) = $1034.00 estimated annual cost without sewer 544 * $3.90 (cost per ccf with sewer) = $2122.00 estimated annual cost with sewer $2122 - $1034 = $1088.00 estimated savings per year If a new 3/4" meter is $1200 then it could take less than 2 years to realize a savings. This is an estimate only, remember there are many other factors to consider. Good water management, proper irrigation system uniformity, dependable Et or weather data, etc. There may be other factors to consider with new meter depending upon your local water purveyor. Take your time and get some good information. -- Baine "Doc Muhlbaier" wrote in message ... The only real reason for getting a second water meter is cost. If you use a second meter, then you won't be charged the sewer charge. However, be aware, Durham doubled the water price on sprinkler water this summer and thus made it much less attractive to have a meter installed (still a savings, but not nearly as much). Doc Muhlbaier "John F" wrote in message om... I would like to know of a reputable and dependable company/person to install a residential irrigation system. I live in the Wake Forest area. Do you have any tips/suggestions about what to ask and look for when talking to the potential contractors? I have also heard about having a second water meter for the sprinkler system. What are the benefits of having one? Is it worth having one installed? Thanks for your help. John F |
Recommendation for irrigation system installation and second water meter
:-O
forget the second meter, completely renovate the lawn and plant a warm season grass!! :) gena 27,154 * 20" = 543,080 543,080 * .75 (3/4 of acre being watered) = 407,310 gallons |
Recommendation for irrigation system installation and second water meter
Tall fescue is pretty drought tolerant, warm season turfgrass water use,
compared to tall fescue, will only save about 20% water. If one wants to conserve water, they should forget about the turf! -- Baine "Gena" wrote in message ink.net... :-O forget the second meter, completely renovate the lawn and plant a warm season grass!! :) gena 27,154 * 20" = 543,080 543,080 * .75 (3/4 of acre being watered) = 407,310 gallons |
Recommendation for irrigation system installation and second water meter
we don't water lawn areas ever. we aerated and then seeded one of the
hybrid bermudas and it's taken over almost everything in it's path in about 2 years, only being fertilized where the chickens and tukeys 'go' ;) it seems to do just fine, doesn't look like a golf course, but that's ok, it's just our yard, and we use it for croquet :) gena "Baine Carruthers" wrote Tall fescue is pretty drought tolerant, warm season turfgrass water use, compared to tall fescue, will only save about 20% water. If one wants to conserve water, they should forget about the turf! -- Baine "Gena" wrote :-O forget the second meter, completely renovate the lawn and plant a warm season grass!! :) gena 27,154 * 20" = 543,080 543,080 * .75 (3/4 of acre being watered) = 407,310 gallons |
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