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Here is what to expect the day of your lawn sprinkler installation.
Description: Lawn Sprinkler Process, Virginia, Contractor
Lawn Sprinkler Smart Boxes "Green" [PDF]
Description: Smart Control boxes for Lawn Sprinkler System "Going green does not cost a lot of Green"
Affordable Lawn Sprinklers 2010 Spring Turn-On flyer [PDF]
Description: Affordable Lawn Sprinklers 2010 Spring Turn-On flyer
Well report info
Description: Info sheet for using well system for lawn sprinkler system.
2010 Virginia Irrigation Association Membership [PDF]
Description: 2010 Virginia Irrigation Association Membership
Ryan Muniz 2010 Turf Equipment University Certification [PDF]
Description: Ryan Muniz 2010 Turf Equipment University Certification
Financing Changes, October 2009 [PDF]
Description: financing, john deere, landscaping, lighting, sprinklers, fees, cost, discount, deal, deals, finance, rate, rates
Weathermatic Smartline Certification "Green Control Box" for Lawn Sprinkler Systems [PDF]
This article explains the different parts that Rainbird and Hunter make and how they are different.
Should we use Poly Pipe or PVC for our sprinkler system?
Explains the discovery of Polyethylene Pipe and how it has replaced PVC in many uses.
Here is the history of Hunter Industries into the Lawn Sprinkler Business
Want to know more about Rainbird?
Lawn Sprinkler Systems in Virginia
Lawn Sprinklers and Outdoor Lighting for Ashburn Virginia
Irrigation Systems for Northern Virginia
Lawn Sprinkler and Outdoor Lighting in Bethesda Maryland
Installation of separate water meter for Montgomery County
Sub Meter Pricing for Montgomery County Maryland Includes Potomac and Bethesda [PDF]
Description: Attached is a flyer produced by WSSC for the estimated pricing for sub-meters. Please note these prices do not include the plumbers time for their installation work and also their time to pull a permit. We have found this charge to range from $1800-2,400.
Here are the water rates for residents in Montgomery County Maryland
Lawn Sprinklers Systems in Fairfax
Lawn Sprinklers and Lighting in Northern VA
Loudoun Water's Preferred Irrigation Contractor List
Water Saving Calculator (Cost benefits of using pressure regulated spray and rotor heads)
Description: Here is a calculator for doing Cost Benefit Analysis of purchasing Green products for your sprinkler system (pressure regulated heads, check valves, ET control boxes, etc).
Lawn Sprinklers and Irrigation Green Stategies [PDF]
Water Efficient Systems for Lawn Sprinklers [PDF]
Description: This is a great piece visually explaining the best practices for saving water!
Lawn Sprinkler Systems in Mclean VA
Irrigation and Outdoor Lighting in Haymarket
Cities we Serve in Fairfax County (M-Z)
Fairfax County Cities we serve (A-L)
Lawn Sprinklers and Irrigation Systems in Potomac Maryland
Lawn Sprinklers/Irrigation in Great Falls
Member of Virginia Irrigation Association [PDF]
Affordable Lawn Sprinklers is a Certified Irrigation Contractor [PDF]
Proper Way to Irrigate Trees
Description: Here a nice writeup by our sprinkler manufacturer Rainbird which elaborates on how to properly irrigate trees.
Frequently Asked Sprinkler Questions
Top 10 Ways Irrigation Contractors Save You Money In The Short Run, But You'll Pay Later
What is the Virginia Irrigation Association?
Description: The VIA is a fantastic organization for Virginia Irrigation Contractors. Affordable Lawn Sprinklers is proud to say they served as a board member for 2 years. Click to learn more about the VIA.
Poly Pipe vs PVC [PDF]
Description: Here is a "Glossary of Terms" from Hunter Industries describing various products used in the irrigation industry.
Step by Step Process from Contract to Installation
Contractor Checklist

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Artistic Night Lighting

How to check low voltage landscape lighting that stopped working, low voltage landscape lighting repair [PDF]
Description: How to check low voltage landscape lighting that stopped working, low voltage landscape lighting repair
Outdoor Lighting: There are many benefits of installing your landscape lighting with 24 volt systems. [PDF]
Unique Brass Knights Fixtures: These brass fixtures are hand assembled here in the US. Great product! [PDF]
Low Voltage Lighting Bulb Cheat Seat
Description: Landscape Lighting Bulb Replacement Cheat Sheet: Just take a look at which fixture has a bulb out and call us with the correct letter and we will be sure to bring the correct bulb.
Lanscape lighting bulbs and fixtures. [PDF]
Description: landscape lighting bulbs bulb lights low voltage what bulbs
National Outdoor Lighting Certification with LITE [PDF]
Outdoor Lighting in Virginia and Maryland
Outdoor Lighting
Outdoor Lighting Virginia
Outdoor Lighting in Maryland
Outdoor Lighting in Northern Virginia
Outdoor Lighting Techniques for Northern VA
Outdoor Lighting in Fairfax, Clifton, Centreville
Outdoor Lighting in Northern Virginia
Outdoor Lighting in Mclean Virginia
Outdoor Lighting in Clifton Virginia
Diamond Elite Kichler Contractor [PDF]
Local low voltage lighting contractor in Fairfax
Affordable Lawn Sprinklers has been designing, installing and servicing Low Voltage Lighting in Loudoun County for 5 years.
Outdoor Lighting Techniques
Description: This section briefly reviews all the options available for outdoor lighting. We will review spot lighting, uplighting, moonlighting, path lighting, grazing, shadowing and silhouetting. Enjoy, it is one of my favorite sections!
Prince William County Outdoor Lighting
Description: Since 2004, Affordable Lawn Sprinklers has been illuminating houses throughout Prince William County. Call us for a free design consultation at 703 289-1155.
Often times, being Harry the Handyman can be dangerous!
Description: Here is an article written by the President of Cast Lighting, David Beausoleil, which elaborates the need to have a professional installation company install your low voltage lights. (July 21st, 2005)
LED Lighting: Kichler introduces more than two dozen new LED lights
Description: Kichler, a leader in low voltage lighting continues in their "green initiative" to make more cost effective lighting solutions.
Cast Lighting "One of the premier manufacturers in the business"
Description: Here is a letter written by the President of Cast Lighting.
Different options for outdoor lighting
Why Low Voltage Lighting?
Description: This section highlights why low voltage lighting has become so popular.
How to choose your brand of lights?
Description: Here is a brief summary of some of the more popular lighting fixtures in the marketplace. This review includes: Malibu, Kichler, Hadco, Vista, Cast and Unique.
Low Voltage Safety
Description: How to make sure you are being safe when getting a low voltage lighting system.
How to properly light the American Flag.

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Backflow Testing with Affordable Lawn Sprinklers
Winterization of irrigation systems in Fairfax County
Description: Winterizing your sprinkler system is a very factor in protecting your sprinkler system, we recommend having this service performed every year.
Thatching your Yard helps your grass absorb water more efficiently
Description: Here is an article by Rainbird about Thatching your yard.

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Lawn Sprinkler Help Page

Water Connection for Outside Tap in Loudoun [PDF]
Description: This is a diagram from Loudoun County on the proper specs for an outside water connection.
How to check for water leak.
Description: Water leaks are the most common service call we receive. Understanding the basics of how your sprinkler system operates and knowing how to diagnostic a leak can save you lots of time and money.
How to set your program on your control box.
Description: Here is an interactive tutorial on how to program your Rainbird Control Box.
How to adjust your Rainbird 5004 Rotor Head [PDF]
Description: Here is a PDF file which shows customers how to adjust their Rotor heads.

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Water Conservation "We are Going Green"

Greenpeace international article: "Why PVC is bad news"
Description: Why PVC is bad news

Globally, over 50% of PVC manufactured is used in construction, in products such as pipelines, wiring, siding, flooring and wallpaper.
Single Family Home Lawn Sprinkler System Specification
Description: Single Family Home Lawn Sprinkler System Specification On December 10, 2009, the U.S. EPA released its final specification relating to the voluntary single-family new homes WaterSense labeling program. Over the past two years, the Irrigation Association has engaged the WaterSense program leadership, advocating for the development of a science-based new home specification that promotes the joint IA and WaterSense goal of increasing water-use efficiency in the marketplace.
Water Conservation Ideas for Sprinkler Systems
Description: Affordable Lawn Sprinklers chose to partner with Rainbird 5 years ago for several reasons, one of the primary reasons was Rainbirds commitment to the "Intelligent Use of Water". They are the leaders in Green strategies and Water Conservation. Here are some tips on how to save water with your sprinkler system.
The True Cost of Water
Tips on proper watering and conservation
50 Ways to Save Water
Why water conservation is a serious topic

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Our Landscape Lighting Portfolio [PDF]
Description: Affordable Lawn Sprinklers and Lighting landscape accent lights pictures
Professional Outdoor Lighting Images [PDF]

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General

Don't delay, forgetting to winterize your lawn sprinkler or irrigation system can be very costly!
Here is a list of the DO NOTS when winterizing your sprinkler system
Here is the proper way to winterize a sprinkler system
Lawn Sprinkler Winterization
Lawn Sprinkler Blowout
Proud Members of Irrigation Association
River Creek
Loudoun County Public High Schools (Ashburn, Ashburn Village, Brambleton, Lansdowne, Beacon Hill, Rasberry Falls, Belmont Country Club)
Beacon Hill Home Owners Information
Lansdowne HOA (Lawn Sprinklers and Outdoor Lighting)
Dominion Valley Country Club
Belmont Country Club in Ashburn
Rasberry Falls FAQ's
Local Public High Schools in Fairfax County
Hunter residential sprinkler design handbook [PDF]
Description: Residential Sprinkler design handbook by Hunter
Smart Irrigation for Homowners and Commercial Businesses
Water Rates for Fairfax County
Description: A very common question potential buyers ask is if they should get a sub-meter if they live in Fairfax County. After speaking with a representative from Fairfax County, we understand a sub-meter to not be cost effective due to the County Capping your summer sewage rate.
Prince William County Water Rates
Description: After reviewing Prince William County's website, it is our understanding a sub-meter is not financially advantageous. See below for rates or review their website, here is the link:

http://www.pwcsa.org/documents/rates%20and%20fees/Cust_Ratebook_12pp_r5FNL08.pdf
Importance of Backflow Protection
Description: Article provided by John Deere Landscapes on the importance of a Backflow Preventer on all Irrigation systems
Loudoun County Water Rates
Description: Here is information about how Loudoun Water charges for their water. See this link for more information:

http://www.loudounwater.org/customer/rates/understanding_bill.cfm
How to properly mulch your property (article provided by Rainbird)
Fertilization 101
Description: Maintaining a lush yard is an art, it is a balance of efficient watering and the proper fertilization. Here are some pointers from one of our manufacturers Rainbird.
Helping Stressed Plants
Description: The most common remedy for an unhealthy looking plant or grass is to add water but sometimes this only further aggravates the problem. Here is a nice article written by our supplier Rainbird to help your stressed plants.
New to Arlington, here is a list of handy phone numbers for you!
New to Loudon County, here is a great resource!
How to protect yourself from contractor fraud.
Description: In tough economic times, everyone's first instinct is to pinch pennies and look for deals. Here are some guidelines on protecting yourself.

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