How To Save Water By Managing A Sprinkler’s Water Pressure

High Water Pressure: Use a Pressure Regulator or Individual Pressure Reducing Valve

If your water pressure is too high it can cause sprinklers to mist or fog which results in wasting water. A pressure regulator or individual pressure reducing valve will be able to remedy this. Pressure reducing valves will restrain the force of the water to a sustainable level. Pressure reducing valves will also reduce the wear and tear on the equipment. There are also rotors that come with check valves which can accommodate strong water pressure.

Low Water Pressure: Install a Boost Pump In Your Main Line

To fix low pressure you can install a boost pump in your main line. A boost pump will increase the pressure enough to run the sprinkler system as well as the home at the same time. A pump with the FLUX Controller monitors the flow rate of the water running through it and protects the pump against dangerous working conditions like running dry. When a tap is opened and the water demand exceeds the minimum starting flow, the controller starts the pump and keeps it running, delivering constant flow, even when capacity request is low. The controller stops the pump when the demand is below 0.5 gal/min. In case of leaking (less than 0.5 gal/min) the pump will never start avoiding useless power consumption.