by University Sprinklers | May 11, 2015 | Irrigation Systems, Rainwater Harvesting, Water-Wise Irrigation
How ready is Vancouver to address severe water shortages, should the region experience severe drought at some point? As someone who was involved in its latest iteration of this plan from a policy standpoint, I like to think we are pretty well prepared! Every June 1,...
by University Sprinklers | Apr 30, 2015 | Irrigation Systems, Miscellaneous, Water-Wise Irrigation
According to The Vancouver Sun this week, Metro Vancouver’s reservoirs are in good shape to carry us through the summer months, despite the smaller snowpacks resulting from this year’s mild winter. This means only normal watering restrictions go into...
by University Sprinklers | Feb 17, 2015 | Irrigation Systems, Landscape Lighting, Miscellaneous
We are all set up and we look forward to seeing you this weekend at the BC Home and Garden Show! You can save $3 on your ticket by buying online here. Where: BC Place Stadium, 777 Pacific Blvd, Vancouver We are in booth #1008 When: Wednesday Feb 18, 4PM – 9PM...
by University Sprinklers | Jan 26, 2015 | Irrigation Services, Irrigation Systems
Have you ever wondered what all the components of your irrigation system are called? Just what is an irrigation backflow preventer, anyway? And what does a rain sensor do? Well, here is an irrigation terminology primer to keep you “in the know”: Pipe Used...
by University Sprinklers | Jan 12, 2015 | Favourite Projects, Irrigation Systems, Water-Wise Irrigation
Here’s a shot of some of our guys working in the fog in False Creek above the Olympic Village. This irrigation system installation will be LEED Gold certified. This means that all irrigation and its design meet a 50% reduction in water use from baseline. We...
by University Sprinklers | Oct 2, 2014 | Favourite Projects, Irrigation Services, Irrigation Systems, Property Management, Tips and Tricks
If you are a University Sprinklers’ client then you have likely already been contacted by our office, or you will be shortly, regarding your seasonal “blow out”. No, this is not a fancy hairdo appointment. Blow outs are the most important thing we do...
