How
do I start-up my own system?
Click here to follow these steps to start
up your own system.
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When
do I start-up my system?
Most start up's are typically done in
May. However, when the temperatures at night no longer fall below
freezing, it is safe to start up your system. Below freezing
temperatures may cause damage to your sprinkler system. You can
either chose
to start up your system yourself or CONTACT
US to schedule a spring
start up appointment.
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When
do I get my system winterized?
Your sprinkler system should be winterized
prior to the first freeze. Maddox Irrigation starts winterizing
in October. It is better to be safe than sorry. Schedule your appointment
early to ensure that there will be no freeze damage. If you have
any doubts on whether your system should be winterized, your best
bet is to go ahead and have it done.
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What
should I do if there is an early freeze?
Ok let's give an example. You haven't
been winterized and it's going to freeze tonight. Don't panic.
With these simple steps you can protect yourself from early freeze
damage. CLICK HERE.
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Do
you require a deposit for new installations?
No deposit is required. However we will
expect to be paid in full upon completion of the install. We encourage
customers to see the install therefore you will have a better understanding
of what you are getting.
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Do
you accept credit cards?
Yes we do accept credit cards. We also
offer a financing offer to those who are interested.
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How
do I adjust my rotary head?
There are many different kinds of rotary
heads. Please click on the rotor type that
you would like instructions on.
HUNTER® PGP
ROTOR - INSTRUCTIONS
HUNTER® PGJ
ROTOR - INSTRUCTIONS
HUNTER® I20 ROTOR
- INSTRUCTIONS
TORO® SUPER
800 - PRODUCT LITERATURE
RAIN BIRD 5000 SERIES ROTOR
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What
do I do if I lost my Hunter PGP key?
Contact your local irrigation distributor
or contact us to pick up another key.
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Do
you offer financing?
Financing is offered through John Deere
Credit. They have several financing options to choose from. Please
CLICK HERE for current promotions.
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What
is MISS DIG? Who calls MISS DIG? When?
MISS DIG is a statewide, one call utility
notification system. MISS DIG notifies the utilities companies at
the address we will be digging at to mark the approximately location
of the underground lines. Our office contacts MISS DIG a minimum
of three business days prior to digging to have the underground
lines marked for our arrival. Please do not remove any markings.
If the marking get washed away due to weather, please contact our
office right away so we can call in to MISS DIG to have them marked
again.
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How
long does it take to install the sprinkler system?
Usually 3 - 4 hours depending on the size
of the job. 90% of installations are completed in one day.
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Do
I need to be home for the installation?
Yes you need to be home for approximately 2 hours so we can get
inside the house to do the plumbing and the timer.
In
what order should things get done in? (ex. sod, sprinklers, patio,
fence, landscaping, etc.) You
should do all hardscaping first (example: patio, pool, retaining
walls). Landscaping can be installed before
or after the installation of your sprinklers, however if you plan
on putting in a shrub zone, do not mulch, install weed barrier,
or put rocks in until
the shrub zone has been installed. Fence installation can go before
or after the sprinkler installation. You will need a 48" gate
opening if the fence goes in before the sprinklers. Sod must be
installed after the irrigation. You may install sprinklers and sod
before any hardscaping but changes may need to be made at a later
date, for an additional cost.
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Can
optional items be installed at a later date?
Yes. There may be an additional charges
to the price given on your original estimate.
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What
type of products do you offer?
Hunter, Rainbird, Toro
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Is
your company insured?
Yes, fully insured workers compensation
and liability up to $1,000,000.
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What
time of the day should I water?
Early morning is usually best. The wind
conditions are usually milder and water pressure is usually up.
In mid summer or during a drought, you have to adjust your time
so that you are not watering at the same time as the rest of your
subdivision or area. Watering when it is going to be dark for a
few hours can cause mold and fungi to grow in your lawn.
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How
often do I water my new sod or Hydroseed?
Listen to your sod company first, follow
their recommendations. Depending on the weather, you want to water
2 or 3 times per day. If it is a rainy season, you can water 2 times
per day. If it is sunny and hot you want to water 3 times per day.
You want the roots of your new lawn to stay wet for 2 weeks. Use
your own judgment. If you have standing water, it is probably being
watered too much. If your lawn is starting to turn yellow then you
need to water a little more.
Same thing for hydro seeding. Listen to the hydro seeding company's
instructions first. Hydro seeding is a little more technical. You
want to water 4 times per day until the lawn area starts to puddle.
You don't want to water your new seed too much because you can wash
the seed away.
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What
is drip irrigation?
Drip irrigation is a soaker line that
is placed around shrubs. Drip irrigation will only water the roots
of the plant.
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What
happens to my controller when the power goes out? There
are three types of controllers non-volatile memory controller,
battery back up controller, no back up power
controller. The non-volatile memory controller can hold its memory
for up to 30 days with no power. When the power is restored the
program
remains the same and the system will restore watering at its next
schedules time. Battery back up controller holds its program as
long as the battery will last. No back up controller will need to
be reprogrammed every time you lose power.
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Will
the equipment you use ruin my lawn?
No we have machines that are made for installing
sprinklers on existing lawns. Sprinkler pipe is not trenched in.
Sprinkler pipe is installed using a vibratory plow method. We also
have a wheel on the back of the machine that cuts the sod first so
that there is no tearing or ripping of the sod.
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Do
you have referrals of systems you have installed with existing
lawns that I may go and look at?
Yes we have referrals. Please CONTACT
US and we can give you the address
of someone in your area and tell you how long ago the system
was installed.
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How
long will it take for my lawn to be back to normal after the installation?
Depending on the time of season and what
the lawn looked like before the installation your lawn will be back
to normal or better in 2 - 4 weeks.
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When
is installing a Rid O Rust system needed?
A Rid O Rust system is needed when well
water (hard water) is staining your hardscape, walks or house. A
Rid 0 Rust system will eliminate staining from occurring.
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