Water Irrigation Buffers Against a Blown Pipe and a Constant Pressure

by | Apr 17, 2015 | Sprinklers

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The California water drought is staggering. Government leaders in the state are putting into effect unprecedented water control standards in the region. Water preservation is valuable for at least two reasons. Firstly, it is morally appropriate. Excessive water use in the great state of Kansas does not feel particularly good when less than 1000 miles away families are facing major water shortages. On another level, water preservation is logical. Companies, such as Rain Link Inc., are saving millions of gallons across the state of Kansas through their no pressure irrigation systems.

Smart Water, Under No Pressure

The Winterization Services in Wichita KS add a device into the main control system. A main connection goes to the core water supply. The water, in typical fashion, extends through a backflow prevention box. This preventive measure is added to many water systems to keep water flow steady and flowing. If any blockage occurs at any point in the PVC piping, the box will shut the system down. Theoretically, it prevents a potential pipe leak or even a pipe bust. All of this works in a traditional system. The water goes through the PVC piping in the yard, and a manual system is added to the initial water supply box. Here is where the actual integration of the smart water system comes in. In most systems, the water pressure is continuous. The backflow prevention does not stop the water from steadily pressurizing at 60 to 100PSI. The Winterization Services in Wichita KS add an irrigation feature that keeps water contained. The water is only released when the manual valve is put on the right dial.

Non-Steady Water Pressure is Safer

Homeowners actually control the pressure. They can also prevent the entire water system from being under a steady 60 PSI pressure. That steady pressure, though common and necessary for water systems, can be worked around with the proper measures. If there was any break in the system, water will not escape because the pressure is not steady. If something disastrous would occur, it would not cause a pipe to burst, thousands of gallons of water to spill, or the property to be fundamentally damaged.