Welcome to the heart of summer: family BBQs, pool days, and rising temperatures that threaten the water supply for your lawns. The sun-filled days can certainly be enjoyable, but they also serve as a reminder to ensure your lawn irrigation system is properly maintained to keep your grass and other plants thriving in the heat.
As you manage your or your clients’ irrigation systems this summer, consider these five essential tools to boost their performance.
1. Irrigation Tags:
Valve labels, or irrigation tags, are indispensable tools for any irrigation system. These small, often overlooked markers are crucial in maintaining order in your landscape management. Irrigation ID tags typically include essential information such as the valve number, zone designation, and sometimes even specific details about the type of irrigation or water requirements. By clearly labeling each valve, you streamline maintenance and troubleshooting efforts, preventing costly mistakes like accidental valve shut-offs or improper adjustments.
At Blackburn, we specialize in customizing irrigation valve tags with details relevant to your business. Our advanced printing capabilities not only ensure effective organization but also transform these tags into powerful advertising tools.
2. Poly Flags:
As a less expected but crucial player in your irrigation toolbox, poly flags are pivotal in the safety and effectiveness of your irrigation system. Custom marking flags can be used to designate underground pipes, valves, and other components, ensuring they are easily identifiable during maintenance and repair tasks. By using flags, you can delineate the location of buried irrigation lines, valve boxes, and control points with clear, visible markings, eliminating ambiguity and reducing the risk of accidents or mistakes.
Blackburn’s poly flags come in a wide range of color and print options. Figure out what works best for communicating essential irrigation messages and find flags to help!
3. Marking Signs:
Beyond their marking capabilities, custom lawn signs can serve as powerful marketing tools for promoting your irrigation services. Whether your goal is to attract new clients or maintain existing ones, placing lawn sign stakes and custom business signs in yards enhances visibility during lawn care projects.
Blackburn’s durable lawn care yard signs feature weather-resistant materials and high-visibility printing, ensuring your message remains prominent throughout irrigation seasons.
4. Measuring Tape:
A reliable lawn measuring tool is a must for precise irrigation system planning and installation. The Keson measuring tape, also known as a yard measuring tape, facilitates accurate measurements of distances crucial for laying out irrigation lines and determining the placement of sprinkler heads.
The ease of use and clear markings of a Keson tape measure ensure every inch of a lawn receives the optimal water coverage it needs.
5. Measuring Wheels:
For larger scale projects, a Keson measuring wheel, also known as a distance measuring wheel or distance wheel, is invaluable in measuring expansive areas quickly and accurately. This tool is great for determining the length of irrigation lines, calculating distances between control points, and mapping out the scope of irrigation projects.
By investing in a measuring wheel, you can reduce measurement errors and ensure irrigation systems are installed with optimal coverage and minimal waste.
If you want to customize irrigation tags to meet the look of your brand or just have a desire to keep your lawn lush, Blackburn has the tools for you! Visit our shop or contact us today.
