Recent content by Mitchgo

Interesting setup. I have a huge feeling there are a lot of code violations here. The pump is fine it's the setup that's not. These pumps CANT have air . Your plumbing - PVC to canoflex with rubber couplers with silicone onto galvi. Any suction of air from those fittings will cause the...

Sounds likes a bit of water hammering is going on. Does the noise happen when the sprinkler system turns on or turns off ( Very important) Are you sure the noise is coming directly from the prv? Where is the PRV located in relation to the point of connection for the irrigation system and...

It's possible the cities main is leaking. It's pretty normal for a water districts piping system to have 5-10% of water loss with no knowledge of where it is unless massive investigation is done. I'm not sure if the city will conduct a investigation with an accoustical leak detector from the...

Next time if they disconnect the rp, they need to cover up those openings so debris won't get inside of the system.

Connect your Back Flow Assembly back up with the Unions. ( Reduced Pressure Back Flow Assembly) and then slowly open up the yellow handle in the inground box.

If the water isn't surfacing above your landscape/ lawn then why would bubbles or food coloring make it up to the surface. I don't believe that would work but good luck if you try. Using a high capacity air compressor with at least 50 CFM would probably show the leak right away. When I said...

The 'pig' wouldn't work in your situation You may want to get a pro in... I've had so many customers who have spent hours doing what you are doing- I swoop in a find the situation in 5 min. Locating leaks for laterals- Step 1- Turn off all sprinkler heads / or dig up and cap all sprinkler...

Check with your local codes .. I have a feeling whoever told you that you aren't allowed to dig in the utility easement is wrong. I could be wrong though due to your codes. where I live you must call in for utility locates but digging is okay. As long as they do there locates they aren't...