Lake Martin Topics: need to put in sprinkler system
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Mack
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need to put in sprinkler system
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7/26/2010 10:44:54 AM
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As the water level goes down during the Fall, keep adding length to your intake pipe for as long as possible, keeping the tip suspended above the mud. In my case, I can keep pumping well into late October/early November, depending on rainfall. By then, the grass is becoming dormant anyway, When you must stop pumping, DRAIN the system completely, all the way out to the intake tip. An exposed plastic pipe full of water is a sitting duck for a hard freeze.
Cons: Cannot water year round if you need to. If you need to water in Winter, consider installing the proper shunt between the lake supply and drinking water supply, to switch back and forth.
Pros: Lake water is not treated, and plants/grass "think" it is raining. I rarely use any chemicals to fertilize or spray bugs.
Pros: Water pressure is constant and is easily adjusted at the pump points.
Pros: Lake water is free, except for the power for the pump
Pros: I'm not stressing my well for drinking water
Good luck.
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