Irrigation System Information For South Florida

South Floridahome owners know that proper lawn and plant bed irrigation is one of the most important aspects in maintaining a lush green lawn and a colorful welcoming garden. Broken sprinkler heads or problems with sprinklers can cause a great deal of damage to your property by eroding soil,  flooding your lawn and not providing the adequate amount of irrigation, all of which can thwart the growth of lawn and plants. In too many cases, homeowners are faced with expensive lawn and plant replacement due to inadequate or faulty irrigation systems.

 

EcoWater Systems offers a variety of services for all of your irrigation needs from irrigation system installation, irrigation system repair to general monthly maintenance of your sprinkler systems.

 

Whether looking for irrigation system “tune up” or, a complete installation, our experienced staff works with you to take care of all of your irrigation and sprinkler needs. We insure that your system works effectively and that you are getting adequate irrigation supply and equal lawn and plant bed watering coverage throughout your yard.

 

Maybe you’re just looking to replace a few sprinkler heads? We can help with that too. Proper placement of sprinkler heads and using the right products can also help to eliminate the orangey stains often caused by a high concentration of iron found in most well fed irrigation systems, saving both time and money and keeping your driveway and walkways looking clean and well maintained.

 

Warmer days will be here before you know it, why not take the time now to insure that those bulbs or annuals you planted, and the lawn that has weathered yet another winter get the adequate amount of irrigation to keep them strong and vibrant throughout the coming season.

 

Don’t procrastinate…….IRRIGATE!  Call Peter’s Water Treatment & Irrigation today at 772-692-1037

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Maintaining A Carbon Filter

Having someone say your water tastes funny isn’t exactly what you want to hear.  Having bad tasting and smelling water isn’t only  an inconvenience, but is also a sign of waiting too long to service your carbon filter system.  Carbon filtering allows the water system to use pieces of activated carbon to remove impurities and contaminants in your homes’ water.

Did you know that the carbon in your filter system needs to be maintained?  Has it been so long that you need to do a Carbon Rebed of your system, the process of removing all the carbon from the water system?  One pound of carbon can filter the surface area of 125 acres of contaminants from your water. Most people don’t realize that the smaller a carbon particle is, the better it helps filtrate the water passing thru the carbon tank.  With smaller particles, and larger amounts of carbon, the water stays in contact with the carbon longer giving the filter more of an opportunity to filter out even more contaminants.

If you have waited too long to service your carbon tank, and your water tastes bad or smells bad, then you should have a Carbon Rebed done, or change the Carbon Tank, whichever fits your budget.  If you should need a carbon re-bed than the contaminants have worked thru your system to the point where you can finally taste the impurities!  Having your system serviced regularly helps keep you from going thru a situation of having bad tasting water.  Maintance of the carbon filter also keeps you from a slowly rising level of contaminants that could be getting thru to the rest of your system and into your cooking, bathing and drinking.  If needed a Carbon Rebed can be done to your system by Peter’s Water Treatment & Irrigation to prevent further discomfort.  This will help refresh and revitalize the ability of your system to once again operate at an optimum level and get you back on track with clear clean water. Preventative maintenance is certainly the name of the game. Although carbon can do wonderful things, it still needs a little bit of care to ensure that your system operates at its peek efficiency.

What about this Carbon Re-bedding?

Simply put Carbon Rebedding is a process or replacement and replenishment of the carbon in your filtration system so it can again filter out contaminants in your water. The process is quite simply more expensive that changing a filter regularly, but sometimes it’s the only option. Carbon rebedding requires an evaluation of the capability  and efficacy of the existing carbon you have, and what steps need to be taken to make it filter at its maximum level again.   The process of a carbon filter change, should be done depending on what type of water you have and whether the water is drinkable, as often as your water consumption needs demand.  To get further information about this, call Peter’s Water Treatment & irrigation.

Even in the water industry there are various opinions on maintenance needs but everyone agrees it needs to be done. Some companies recommend a carbon rebedding every year, while others recommend it every 4 years.  There certainly isn’t a consensus because each water consumers circumstances are different.  Think about this though… You live in Florida not the great tundra up north! Here it rains on fertilized yards, Lots of folks use septic and or well systems… Does your neighbor water the yard a lot?  It’s continual all year round.  Call Peter’s Water Treatment & Irrigation, we can help maintain the system, change the filters, and extend the time you have until you need a carbon rebed.

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Troubleshooting a Well Water System (No Running Water)

Sometimes, unexpectedly, well water systems just stop working and you find yourself without water.  This issue happens quite often in Florida because of the poor water conditions found and because Florida is home to many small creatures like Lizards, Frogs and Ants.  Being without water is very frustrating because you are not able to take a shower, wash your dishes or flush the toilet. There are few reasons why a well water system can suddenly be without of water, some of which are simple solutions that can be checked before calling a 24 hour water repair professional.    Follow these steps to see if your well water system comes back on:

Step 1: Check the Pressure Gauge

On the Water Pump there will be a pressure gauge that reads the amount of water pressure being provided by the pump.  If the gauge is reading pressure, then most likely, the pump is not the problem and proceed directly to step #4.  If the gauge is not reading any pressure, then the pump could be the problem or there could be something else going on.  But before you call your professional at Peter’s Water Treatment & Irrigation’s 24 hour out of water emergency line there are still a few steps you could try to resolve the problem on your own.

Step 2: Check the Circuit Breaker or GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter)

PLEASE NOTE this step can be very dangerous because the Circuit Breaker and Ground Fault Interrupter can cause shock or electrocution if not handled properly so be very careful and do not touch any wires around the Circuit Breaker or GFI for any reason with hands.

Sometimes the most common out of water situation is caused simply by a tripped Circuit Breaker.  Florida has many wet weather moments that sometimes produce lightning strikes and sometimes do not.  Either way between wet conditions and possible lightning it can cause your Pump’s Circuit Breaker or GFI to trip and shut off.   A simple check of these two and a reset and you could be on your way to plenty of water again.  If this is not the problem than let’s move on to another step that might resolve your out of water problem.

Step 3: Inspect the Pressure Switch

On your well water pump you will find the pressure switch (usually a blue or grey box with an electrical cord coming out and going to the electric panel).  The pressure switch is the device that turns the pump on and off depending on the pressure.  Sometimes sand can get into the switch and will not allow it to work properly.  It is also possible that a small creature such as a lizard, frog or ant can get in the way the switch.  The way to check for this is to take a rubber tool or mallet (something with rubber grounding for protection) and bang it very gently to loosen out any items that may be trapped.  Do not continue to bang on the switch, just hit it very gently once or twice with a rubber protected tool.  You should hear the pump kick on and built pressure on the pressure gauge.  If you have tried all three of these steps and you are still without water than call your professional at Peter’s Water Treatment & Irrigation’s 24 hour out of water emergency line and a technician will be available to assist you.

Step 4: Check Sand Filter

On most well water systems between your pressure tank and your water softener, you will have a filter housing that has a sand filter in it.  This filter is used to protect your water treatment equipment and fixtures in the house from becoming clogged with unwanted sand and silt.  Before calling a professional at Peter’s Water Treatment & Irrigation, check your sand filter for sand, silt and sediment.  If you have pressure on the gauge at your pump but little or no water in the house, than most likely your sand filter has clogged up and needs to be replaced.  If you have tried all these steps and you still have no water, call Peter’s Water Treatment & Irrigation at 772-692-1037 if you are in the  Martin County, Palm Beach County, St Lucie County, or Indian River County.  If you live out side of these areas, call a local water specialist to repair your out of water issue.

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What is Ecowater

Back in 1925, a company leading the industry in residential water treatment systems, began innovating more and more ways to improve water quality all over the world.  There name is Ecowater Systems.  This brand, as many know, is behind so many great new technologies in making drinking water safe, refreshing and great tasting.  Peter’s Water Treatment & Irrigation has been a distributor for Ecowater for over thirty years.  The goal has been to provide a local destination to obtain the infamous Ecowater brand products and services; leading water source for residential, commercial and industrial needs.  Everything about Ecowater Systems invites it’s consumers in, from the premise of cleaner water, to the various products crafted by water specialists to provide a better experience with your water needs.

As a distributor of the world leader’s in water, Peter’s Water Treatment & Irrigation is dedicated in providing this top-notch service to the Treasure Coast area including:

• Martin County
• Palm Beach County
• Saint Lucie County
• Indian River County

For over 30 years, people have always known that by calling Ecowater Systems for a water problem, that they will receive more than just a better experience, but a commitment that the Ecowater brand will continue to bring premium technology, experience and quality to their customers.  Call 772.692.1037 and get the best in water technologies from the experts at Peter’s Water Treatment & Irrigation or visit our website to learn more www.ecowaterfl.com.

Please continue to read our blog to get tons of facts about water systems, sprinkler systems and Ecowater products.  We will share information on how to troubleshoot an out of water emergency, how to keep your water safe, compare different water systems, and provide expert advice on several topics that are of interest to our customers.  On the right hand side of the screen, you will find a link to follow our blog and be up to date on any exciting news, promotions and information we share on a regular basis.  At Peter’s Water Treatment & Irrigation, we truly are committed to our customers and will try our best to answer your questions about water systems in general, as well as be on stand by for your phone calls to further assist you.

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