The Green Guru way: water discipline (service-first)

1) Pressure discipline (the invisible driver)

Pressure is the upstream cause of much downstream pain. Excess pressure drives misting waste, blow-by, and accelerated failures. Too little pressure leads to weak coverage that forces longer runtimes.

• We measure under flow: the number that matters is pressure while a zone is running.
• We regulate when needed: a PRV and/or pressure-regulating heads can bring performance back into a controllable range.
• We tune to the chart: nozzles and rotors only perform “as designed” when pressure is in the right neighborhood.

2) Coverage discipline (water belongs on plants)

Most water waste we see is simple: overspray onto hardscape, poor arcs, and mismatched patterns. Fixing coverage is often cheaper than adding more runtime.

• Head-to-head intent: we aim for repeatable spacing and clean arcs so coverage overlaps correctly.
• Service-first standards: we standardize on components that stay repairable—like 1800 SAM spray bodies and 5004PCSAM rotors.
• Drip where it belongs: beds and tight plantings often perform better with drip conversions or subsurface dripline.

3) Scheduling discipline (water only when it needs it)

A perfect install can still waste water with bad schedules. We prefer schedules that respond to weather and the property’s real demand.

• Smart control when it fits: Rachio replacements for weather/ET skips and cleaner seasonal behavior.
• Zone intent: turf, beds, and containers don’t need the same frequency or runtime.
• SRMS tiers: when monitoring and response matter, SRMS™ adds visibility and a service-first operating model.

4) Serviceability discipline (reduce repeat repairs)

Some fixes look good for a month, then fail again. We prefer solutions that can be serviced cleanly over years: unions where appropriate, standardized parts, and clear documentation.

• Commissioning matters: a professional startup/activation catches issues early.
• Mid-season assurance: the first heat wave finds the weak link; service plans keep that from becoming an emergency.
• Winterization discipline: correct shutdown + blowout protects infrastructure.