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  Spring is near, which means it’s almost time to start thinking about charging up your irrigation system. The colder winter months can take a heavy toll on an irrigation system. It’s critical to perform routine start-up maintenance of your system components before the heavy watering season begins. De-winterizing your irrigation in the spring is just as important as winterizing! Whether you’re running a commercial, agricultural, golf, or residential irrigation system, the efficiency and performance depends on starting up your system with care. Protect your irrigation investment by following these expert recommendations.   When to Start Up Your Irrigation System Timing your irrigation start-up can be a gamble. If you open it up too soon, you run the risk of freezing the pipes you worked so hard to protect over the winter. This is an expensive mistake. If you wait too long, however, you shorten the window of time available to address any repairs or replacements your system requires for t

  Why Winterize? Winterization is the process of eliminating all water from an irrigation system to prevent the potential damage of any of its components. In cold climates where freezing is inevitable, winterizing is critical. Water expands in volume approximately 9% as it transitions from liquid to solid, resulting in ruptured equipment within a closed system. However, with proper winterizing of your golf course irrigation system, you’ll be able to relax and keep warm over the cold months, knowing your equipment will be prepared to perform again in the spring. The time invested now in winterizing your system will pay off dividends when you next need it. Preparing to winterize a  golf course irrigation system  can feel overwhelming; the system covers a broad area, and there are many components requiring attention. Furthermore, an average golf course network of pipes can hold 22,000 to 27,000 gallons of water - a significant volume to drain! Golf course operators and commercial landscap

  How Soil Moisture Sensors Help You Automate Your Customers’ Irrigation  “My fake plants died because I did not pretend to water them.” - Mitch Hedberg Soil moisture represents the amount of water stored in your soil. Soil moisture retention depends on numerous factors including: Precipitation (rainfall) Temperature Humidity Soil type and quality Whether you manage your own farm or provide landscaping services for golf courses, apartment buildings, commercial spaces, large estates, or residential property, accurately measuring soil moisture can make the rest of your job easier.  Vanden Bussche Irrigation offers  soil moisture sensors  from the industry's top brands so that you have access to the right equipment for your employer, property, or customers. Learn why this equipment is so important, how to use it, and other essential information that will help you utilize this technology. Why Is Soil Moisture Important? Knowing soil moisture content allows landscapers, gardeners, and p