Put simply, an irrigation system backflow prevents contamination of your water source. More specifically, it is a device placed between the water source (your meter) and the rest of your irrigation system to make sure that any water pumped into the irrigation lines doesn’t get pushed backward and end up mixing with clean water, like […]
Consider this our PSA for path lighting. Too often when presenting a low-voltage landscape lighting design we hear “I don’t think I need any path lights. Are they necessary?” Before you nix these beacons of guiding light, lets take a look at five reasons you should be including them in your design: 1. They create […]
Did you know that July is Smart Irrigation Month? We’re kicking off one of the hottest seasons in Florida with a 10% discount on qualifying water conserving irrigation products like low-flow nozzles, pressure regulated popups, and WiFi links that help reduce the use of this precious resource. We’ve been thinking a lot about water conservation […]
Color changing LED landscape lighting systems have been around for awhile. It’s a fact. But up to now, they have been reserved for those elite low-voltage systems covering sprawling landscapes that the average Joe could only dream of having. The existing systems are incredible – they create lighting zones that can each be colored by […]
Did you know that your irrigation water may be up to 26,000 years old? That’s because it is brought to you by the Florida Aquifer. The fresh water beneath the peninsula we call home has been gathering in layers of rock since the last Ice Age and we tap this resource daily to provide for […]
Have you been considering low-voltage landscape lighting for your commercial or residential property? At Total Sprinkler & Lighting, we partner with Unique Lighting Systems to set up demos for our clients with large or unusual projects. It’s pretty cool. And it has the added bonus of being completely free. Our goal is to show you […]
At Total Sprinkler and Lighting we do two things really, really well: irrigation sprinkler systems and low-voltage landscape lighting. It’s what we have done everyday for the past twenty years. And that makes us experts. Irrigation systems gave us our start in the industry and today we’re here to talk to you about the steps […]
Are you considering installing landscape lighting at your residence or commercial business? Central Florida is currently experiencing a surge in low-voltage landscape lighting from Lake Nona to Orlando to Lake Mary. But that leaves many potential clients wondering what questions to ask. In this post, we’ll discuss five important aspects of your lighting system that […]
Spoiler alert: The answer is yes. Light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs have taken the lighting industry by storm and for good reason. In this post we’ll discuss the energy use of the LED bulb versus the halogen bulb, and why that’s a contributing factor in cost. We’ll also provide some figures to help you determine the […]
If you read our post about our responsibility to the total, than you know that Total Sprinkler and Lighting has a strong commitment to the environment and its resources. The use of those resources is involved in two major areas of our business: irrigation sprinkler systems and landscape lighting. In this post, we’ll discuss the […]