Irrigation Installation 
We are specialized in handling all phases of irrigation installation.  We use only quality products from Irrigation Suppliers and we guarantee every system that is installed for up to one year.

Irrigation Repair
We have an experienced staff that can troubleshoot and repair your irrigation system.  We can trace any problem whether it be with the transformer, sprinkler head, or a broken pipe.

If we need to replace any sprinkler parts, we use quality parts that will last and easy to fix in the future.

Do you have an emergency irrigation problem? 
     Is your valve box full of water? 
    Is water shooting in the air? 
    Has your timer stopped working?
    Do your valves not turn off?  

We provide "after hour" emergency calls for a nominal charge.  In most cases, we can visit your site and "temporarily" fix your problem.  We can then give you an estimate to fix the problem permanently.   

Irrigation / Freezing Temperatures
San Tan Landscape checks the irrigation system for all our customers on each service visit.  Every winter, Arizona usually experiences freezing cold temperatures with some years worse than others.  The freezing temperatures can cause damage to your irrigation system.     

The PVC fittings exposed to the elements can crack or separate at the point of connection.  The expansion and contraction of the plastic parts especially in the valves can disable the valve and start leaking.  Water leaks can cause damage and increase your water bill if not fixed right away.            

Irrigation Types
Irrigation is a necessary part of your landscape especially living in Arizona with the summer temperatures.  

The automatic irrigation systems are very useful in providing and controlling the efficient application of water.  

There are basically two types of Irrigation Systems:

      1.  Sprinkler Irrigation -supplies water over top of landscape
                                        (used in turf areas)
              Sprinkler heads:

                 Sprays - stationary spray nozzle controls amount of water

                 Rotors - moves in a circle and propels water in tiny streams

         Pop-ups -used for both spray and rotor sprinkler heads
         They are recessed below mower level when not in use.

         Waterflow is sent under pressure through PVC pipe and
         out sprinkler heads.

 

     
      2.  Drip Irrigation -supplies water directly to roots of plants
                                (for trees & shrubs)
             Sprinkler heads:

                 Emitters  -  specialized in low volume watering

         Waterflow is sent under low pressure through thin
         black plastic tubing and out through small openings
         called emitters

 

Landscape irrigation is a very specialized technical field with its own vocabulary which can be confusing.  Below are pictures with a brief explanation of the major components that make up an irrigation system.

Controller
The control box is conveniently located near your power supply and usually installed at eye level.  It is electrically installed with many watering stations to automatically operate your irrigation valves that water your landscape.  There are many scheduling features of a controller.  This provides proper seasonal watering schedules to be set.

• 24 hour clock - a monitor to set starting times of watering cycle
• Calendar selector - for programming days of automatic operation
• Variable station - sets the duration of time for each watering station
• Semi-automatic - allows to manually start the automatic cycle
• Manual operation - allows to manually start only one station
• Master switch - to omit watering during all scheduled cycles.
• Station omit -allows stations to be omitted from the automatic cycle

Valves
Valves are controls located underground in a valve box that turn on or off the water in your irrigation system.  The valves are electrically connected to the controller, however most valves have a lever or other device to permit manual opening and closing if needed.

Each valve is connected to a separate station of your irrigation system, such as lawn, flower beds, palm trees, drip system, etc.  Each of these stations require different watering schedules.  That is where the controller is used to program when to water each station and turns on the valves.

Valve Box
Valves for automatic irrigation systems should be completely buried at grade level.  Valves are enclosed in specially-made boxes with covers.  Such installation makes it easier to locate and service the valves when required.  Another important reason for installing valves in burial boxes is to protect the valves from the elements of nature, especially the direct sun during our Arizona summers. 

Pressure Regulators - maintains the constant discharge of water pressure throughout your irrigation system.

Vacuum Breakers - keeps main water line of irrigation system pressurized at all times. Installation is higher than the water outlets and are usually hidden by shrubbery.  Pressure vacuum breakers include shut off valves. 

Back Flow - a condition that could create a negative or reduced water pressure in the irrigation system allowing a backflow of undesirable substances into the irrigation system.