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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween from University Sprinklers! Is that a spooky gang of ghosts? Witches brewing up some potions? Goblins on the rise? Nope. Just another irrigation winterization blow out... not as spooky as it looks!
An Irrigation Winterization Blow Out Demystified
Here's a short video of an irrigation winterization blow out in action. A blow out is an annual winterization service of your irrigation system. In addition to turning the water supply to the irrigation off, we use an industrial air compressor to force all the water...
It’s Irrigation Blow Out Season. Are You Ready for Winter?
A blow out is an annual winterization service of your irrigation system. In addition to turning the water supply to the irrigation off, we use an industrial air compressor to force all the water through and out of your sprinkler pipes, valves, connections and heads, so when winter hits, your system doesn’t freeze. Fall Winterization is a strongly recommended service that ensures your system is protected against freeze damage during the winter.
Metro Vancouver Returns To Stage One Watering Restrictions
Effective immediately through October 15, Metro Vancouver will return to Stage One water restrictions. The recent rain has helped to restore our reservoirs to well within acceptable levels for a sustained period of time, and cooler temperatures have reduced water consumption throughout the region to seasonal averages.
Metro’s Long Term Plans for Vancouver’s Future Water Supply
The Vancouver Sun this week is running a feature on the future of Metro’s water supply, which is particularly timely after this summer’s severe drought. In video, Tim Jervis, General Manager of Water Service talks about future plans to further develop the massive Coquitlam Lake reservoir, and beyond that the possibility of raising the Seymour Falls Dam, to increase its capacity.
How To Reset Your Rain Bird ESP-Me Series Sprinkler Timer
Effective September 10, Metro Vancouver has lifted Stage Three Watering Restrictions, and we are back to Stage Two. Here’s what they look like: Lawn sprinkling is permitted once a week in the morning but prohibited during evening hours when demand is highest. Water use is also prohibited for public and commercial fountains and water features. For residences, even-numbered addresses may water their lawn between 4-9 a.m. on Monday, and odd-numbered addresses may water between 4-9 a.m. on Thursday
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