irrigation system

Heading4thelake · 03-30-2014, 07:22 PM

I want to install an irrigation system in Wolfeboro, any thoughts on a good reliable installer ????

jbg · 03-30-2014, 08:34 PM

We used Gilford Well. They did a nice job.

camp guy · 03-31-2014, 07:05 AM

I can second the use of Gilford Well.

One point to keep in mind is that an irrigation system needs routine maintenance, including end of season shut-down and beginning of season start-up, so you want to discuss this with the installer and find out if they do the maintenance, or if they just install.

Another point to think about is mapping your yard and indicating the location of each sprinkler head, and if it is zoned you need to show which heads are in which zone.

One last point, if you are on municipal water be prepared for an increase in your water bill. If you are on municipal water and sewer you may be able to get a waiver of the sewer fee relevant to amount of water you use for irrigation.

upthesaukee · 03-31-2014, 07:29 AM

Consider a dug well or point well if you are on municipal water, or even on well water.

Having a well for watering cuts down on municipal water costs, and allows you to take care of your lawn and gardens in the event of a water use ban. Add in a faucet and you can connect a hose for special watering or washing your vehicles and boats.

If on a well, it saves on the use of your well pump.

If you add a water faucet connection, you can use a manifold to connect the various zones, including one for the faucet. Simply turn off the irrigation zones and open the faucet zone... voila, water for the hose.

Just a thought.

EllyPoinster · 03-31-2014, 12:09 PM

I put in an irrigation system a couple of years ago but not at my Lakes Region home so I won't make a recommendation here. But based on that experience, I would suggest you get quotes from a few installers as I had a significant variance in the pricing which were all bottom line only. Each quote did specify the type and quantity of components and, since they all used Hunter irrigation products, it was fairly easy to compare them.

Also, you will need the installer or someone else to come back each fall with a compressor to blow out the system but you should be able to do the spring start-up yourself.

Heading4thelake · 03-31-2014, 09:12 PM

Thanks for your thoughts and Camp Guy for your PM will contact Gilford Well and still looking for a few more !

SIKSUKR · 04-02-2014, 01:53 PM

I have a separate water meter in my commercial building for irrigation that has a lower cost for no sewage use.

BroadHopper · 04-02-2014, 03:39 PM

You didn't say you live on the waterfront. I pump the water out of the lake to irrigate the landscape. There is a meter connected to the artesian well to monitor the water for sewer use.

Heading4thelake · 04-02-2014, 06:02 PM

Yes I am waterfront and using lake water, just not getting names of more than one company so I can compare...

Perfect Harmony · 04-04-2014, 01:45 PM

Hello, As the Sales Manager for Skillings and Sons I would welcome the opportunity to review your needs and provide you the drilling and pump services you need to do your irrigation. We have been in business for over 40 years doing wells and pumps all over New Hampshire. Feel free to contact me 603-459-2600 to arrange a meeting. Ask for Jim.

dpg · 04-07-2014, 06:15 AM

Drill a well just for irrigation? What lawn is worth that expense???

03-30-2014, 07:22 PM	#1
Heading4thelake Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wolfeboro/Ct. Posts: 67 Thanks: 113 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	irrigation system I want to install an irrigation system in Wolfeboro, any thoughts on a good reliable installer ????

03-31-2014, 07:05 AM	#3
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,135 Thanks: 284 Thanked 480 Times in 271 Posts	Irrigation system I can second the use of Gilford Well. One point to keep in mind is that an irrigation system needs routine maintenance, including end of season shut-down and beginning of season start-up, so you want to discuss this with the installer and find out if they do the maintenance, or if they just install. Another point to think about is mapping your yard and indicating the location of each sprinkler head, and if it is zoned you need to show which heads are in which zone. One last point, if you are on municipal water be prepared for an increase in your water bill. If you are on municipal water and sewer you may be able to get a waiver of the sewer fee relevant to amount of water you use for irrigation.

03-31-2014, 07:29 AM	#4
upthesaukee Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 5,547 Blog Entries: 2 Thanks: 2,398 Thanked 1,918 Times in 1,061 Posts	Depending on your water table in your area... Consider a dug well or point well if you are on municipal water, or even on well water. Having a well for watering cuts down on municipal water costs, and allows you to take care of your lawn and gardens in the event of a water use ban. Add in a faucet and you can connect a hose for special watering or washing your vehicles and boats. If on a well, it saves on the use of your well pump. If you add a water faucet connection, you can use a manifold to connect the various zones, including one for the faucet. Simply turn off the irrigation zones and open the faucet zone... voila, water for the hose. Just a thought. __________________ I Live Here... I am always UPTHESAUKEE !!!!

03-31-2014, 09:12 PM	#6
Heading4thelake Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wolfeboro/Ct. Posts: 67 Thanks: 113 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	irrigation system Thanks for your thoughts and Camp Guy for your PM will contact Gilford Well and still looking for a few more !

04-02-2014, 01:53 PM	#7
SIKSUKR Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 5,075 Thanks: 215 Thanked 903 Times in 509 Posts	I have a separate water meter in my commercial building for irrigation that has a lower cost for no sewage use. __________________ SIKSUKR

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03-31-2014, 12:09 PM	#5
EllyPoinster Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 160 Thanks: 13 Thanked 25 Times in 20 Posts	I put in an irrigation system a couple of years ago but not at my Lakes Region home so I won't make a recommendation here. But based on that experience, I would suggest you get quotes from a few installers as I had a significant variance in the pricing which were all bottom line only. Each quote did specify the type and quantity of components and, since they all used Hunter irrigation products, it was fairly easy to compare them. Also, you will need the installer or someone else to come back each fall with a compressor to blow out the system but you should be able to do the spring start-up yourself.

04-02-2014, 03:39 PM	#8
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Lakefront owners. You didn't say you live on the waterfront. I pump the water out of the lake to irrigate the landscape. There is a meter connected to the artesian well to monitor the water for sewer use. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

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Heading4thelake Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wolfeboro/Ct. Posts: 67 Thanks: 113 Thanked 18 Times in 14 Posts	irrigation system Yes I am waterfront and using lake water, just not getting names of more than one company so I can compare...

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Perfect Harmony Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Gilford, Meredith Posts: 7 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Irrigation System Hello, As the Sales Manager for Skillings and Sons I would welcome the opportunity to review your needs and provide you the drilling and pump services you need to do your irrigation. We have been in business for over 40 years doing wells and pumps all over New Hampshire. Feel free to contact me 603-459-2600 to arrange a meeting. Ask for Jim.

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04-07-2014, 06:15 AM	#11
dpg Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 2,560 Thanks: 149 Thanked 229 Times in 166 Posts	Drill a well just for irrigation? What lawn is worth that expense???