[jrref]

Originally Posted by Altavia

Just sharing an example filter during low water levels south of 44.

Thanks for the picture. Not surprised since the pond levels are very low right now.

[jimkerr]

Originally Posted by jrref

Soon we will be on a normal watering schedule and many will be doing work on their Irrigation systems. Because many are using re-claimed non-potable water for Irrigation, cleaning all the sprinkler head filters becomes an annual task. Some Villagers are fine spending the day cleaning all the filters and some hire an Irrigation company.

I and many of my neighbors installed an Irrigation filter which filters out most of the sediment from the re-claimed water so we only have to clean one filter instead of 30 for example. Once these rotator heads get grit in them, they need to be replaced. Your Irrigation company or whomever you use to maintain your system will never recommend this becasue they rely on the constant maintenance work you will pay them for yearly.

I used the following handi-man to install mine. Highly recommended and very fair prices. If you are considering an Irrigation filter you may want to give Chuck a call. You will recover the cost of the Irrigation filter probably in a year or two at the most.

Chuck Grospitch
chuck.grospitch@gmail.com
440-823-4273

I live in the southern section and have never needed a filter nor have I ever cleaned mine. I’ve checked them and they’re never dirty.

If they were dirty I’d just take the filters off. That typically solves that problem.

[Rwirish]

8 years and have had to clean one filter head.

[RobertScott]

" If they were dirty I’d just take the filters off. That typically solves that problem."

I did this and it destroyed the low flow rotators.

So it appears that we have more than one condition going on:

* Irrigation water in northern section is drinkable, and one does not need a main filter.

* Southern sections where the water delivered has some sediment, but little green scum.

* Southern section, worst case scenario, evidently where I am, where a great deal of sand and green scum are reaching the sprinkler heads

So if you unscrew your sprinkler head and see the previously mentioned amalgam of sand and green scum, it would behoove you to get a main filter. You will not be able to pump it through. Removing the individual screen will not solve your problem. Constantly cleaning and realigning all 30 is arduous.

I do not know the intricacies of what southern village gets what pond water, or what level of light filtering, but it would appear that it is not uniform.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by jimkerr

I live in the southern section and have never needed a filter nor have I ever cleaned mine. I’ve checked them and they’re never dirty.

If they were dirty I’d just take the filters off. That typically solves that problem.

I agree. If you have non-rotary nozzles, just throw away dirty filters. Why do you need a filter to protect a nozzle that costs less than two dollars online? And, sprinklerwarehouse.com often sells them for less than a dollar.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I agree. If you have non-rotary nozzles, just throw away dirty filters. Why do you need a filter to protect a nozzle that costs less than two dollars online? And, sprinklerwarehouse.com often sells them for less than a dollar.

You can do that with the non-rotary nozzles but the rotary nozzles will eventually clog and there is no way to fix them. Eventually the smaller spray heads will get grit and sand in them and you may be able to clean those. If you have any of those fine spray heads for your shrubs or flowers, forget it. They will clog first. The problem is the water quality varies depending on where you live and the time of year.

So, if you don't have a problem then you are good and there is nothing to do. If you are constantly cleaning the heads then consider getting a main filter.

[Miboater]

I had Chuck out last month to install the filter. He's a nice guy and did a great job.

I have the Hunter MP rotator nozzles and the micro sprayers in my landscaping. I've had to clean out the filters in some rotator nozzles every few months due to flow issues. The micro spray heads are the worst as a grain of sand would plug it up and it is a pain to clear out the head. So far I've not had any problems and I can't believe the gunk that is in the filter.

[Randy M]

Originally Posted by jrref

Soon we will be on a normal watering schedule and many will be doing work on their Irrigation systems. Because many are using re-claimed non-potable water for Irrigation, cleaning all the sprinkler head filters becomes an annual task. Some Villagers are fine spending the day cleaning all the filters and some hire an Irrigation company.

I and many of my neighbors installed an Irrigation filter which filters out most of the sediment from the re-claimed water so we only have to clean one filter instead of 30 for example. Once these rotator heads get grit in them, they need to be replaced. Your Irrigation company or whomever you use to maintain your system will never recommend this becasue they rely on the constant maintenance work you will pay them for yearly.

I used the following handi-man to install mine. Highly recommended and very fair prices. If you are considering an Irrigation filter you may want to give Chuck a call. You will recover the cost of the Irrigation filter probably in a year or two at the most.

Chuck Grospitch
chuck.grospitch@gmail.com
440-823-4273

I am surprised one aspect has not mentioned about installing a pre-filter on your irrigation system. If you have a sprayhead clog up, just that area will starve for water. If the main pre-filter gets clogged, your entire irrigation system is compromised. If you are a snowbird or will be gone for an extended period of time, you must have someone clean or check your filter in your absence. Otherwise, you may return to your entire lawn dead, instead of just a small area.

[graciegirl]

Had homes here since 2005 and we haven't had one clog.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Randy M

I am surprised one aspect has not mentioned about installing a pre-filter on your irrigation system. If you have a sprayhead clog up, just that area will starve for water. If the main pre-filter gets clogged, your entire irrigation system is compromised. If you are a snowbird or will be gone for an extended period of time, you must have someone clean or check your filter in your absence. Otherwise, you may return to your entire lawn dead, instead of just a small area.

Although the main filter can clog if not maintained, I’ve never seen one restrict water 100%. If you are a snow bird and you get Chuck to do the install you can have him clean the filter when you are away. Problem solved.

[VAtoFLA]

What is the approximate cost to have Chuck put one of these in?

[midiwiz]

Originally Posted by jrref

I and many of my neighbors installed an Irrigation filter which filters out most of the sediment from the re-claimed water so we only have to clean one filter instead of 30 for example. Once these rotator heads get grit in them, they need to be replaced. Your Irrigation company or whomever you use to maintain your system will never recommend this becasue they rely on the constant maintenance work you will pay them for yearly.

First things first, if you get rid of their crappy rotating heads and go to standard Hunter heads, this becomes 1) inexpensive to replace 2) took about 90 minutes to replace 3) takes me 10 minutes every year (if necessary)

So why bother?

[Bealman]

Dwilson58: Lucky you! You must not have reclaimed water. 10 years with city water w/o too many issues is great!

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Bealman

Dwilson58: Lucky you! You must not have reclaimed water. 10 years with city water w/o too many issues is great!

I believe dewilson58 lives between 466a and 44. If so then he does not have reclaimed water at all, he would have stormwater for irrigation.

Three types of water: aquifer, stormwater, reclaimed water (treated wastewater)
Three areas: north of 466, between 466 and 44, south of 44

North of 466: Irrigation water is potable water from the aquifer - one water meter

Between: Irrigation water is stormwater runoff - two water meters. Reclaimed water is used for golf courses and commercial areas.

South of 44: Irrigation water is a combination of all three types - two water meters.

Sediment is not a function of stormwater vs reclaimed. Sediment is a function of how low the water is, how near the bottom the system inlet is, and how good the filtering is.