We started up the irrigation motors the last two days to start filling the system. Not exactly that we need to irrigate quite yet, but the forecast for the next 3 days is highs of 61, 63, and 68. It is very important to fill the system slowly, especially with our old pipes that are very brittle. If we just fire up the motors and let the water fly through the pipes we will have extreme water hammer causing breaks all over the place.
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| Irrigation pumpstation |
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| Water coming out one of the drain lines (relief points) |
We take about 4 days at a very low flow rate and gradually fill the system, with relief points for air and pushing everything up the golf course till we push all the air out at the highest point. By having the system filled and ready then when we do need to irrigate we are prepared and don't have to wait the 4 days to get everything filled properly.
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