Its Cold outside!

winter is definitely here and it seems likes its been cold forever but spring will roll around before you know it. To reserve the time of your choice call now to schedule your spring start. Our office is open Monday through Friday from 8am to 4pm to take your call.

Happy New Year!!

All of us here at Hydro-Tech Irrigation Co. would like to wish you a Happy New Year!! We look forward to our 19th year in business in the Washington, DC, Northern, VA and Maryland areas!!

Happy Holidays from Hydro-Tech..

Hydro-Tech Irrigation, Co. would like to wish everyone a Happy & Safe Holiday Season!!

Our offices will be closed until January 4th.

We look forward to serving our clients in 2010. Happy New Year!!

Hydro-Tech Irrigation of MD

Hydro-Tech Irrigation is proud to announce the acquisition of Irrigation Unlimited, Inc. in Frederick, MD. Their business began 10 years ago and has grown to be a leader in both commercial and residential irrigation as well as landscape lighting. We have retained the services of their former owner, George Glattes and his management team and crew. Hydro-Tech looks forward to expanding their services along the I-70 corridor from Hagerstown to Baltimore, as well into West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

Why does my system run in the rain?

Every rainy day we receive calls from many of our customers asking why their system is still running even though they have a rain sensor on their system. It is one the most frequently asked questions we encounter. Let me take a quick moment of your time to explain what is happening.
Rain sensors are designed to measure the amount of rainfall in your yard and shut down the operation of your sprinklers once that rainfall reaches a preset amount. It is important to remember that it will not shut the sprinklers off just because it has began to rain. There must be enough rainfall to equal or exceed the amount the sensor has been set for which can be as little as 1/8th" to as much as 1". Do not be concerned if your system waters while it raining because your sensor will prevent it from watering again until all the water from rain and sprinklers has been used by your lawn.
A red light on the face of your controller will indicate that the rain sensor is active. If you wish to water your lawn anyway, there is a switch for the rain sensor marked "active" or "bypass". Set the switch to "bypass" and your system will water regardless of rainfall.

It's not too early to think winterization.

The fall season is upon us and winter is right around the corner. Call now to schedule your winterization. Our office staff are available Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm to take your call. Dont get caught by an early freeze and risk damage to your system.

Loudoun Water Irrigation Recommendations..

Please visit the following web page for important information on scheduling your sprinkler system .

http://www.loudounwater.org/water/lawn_tips.cfm

Bolen Park Irrigation Project..

Hydro-Tech Irrigation has been chosen to install all irrigation for the new Bolen Park Project in Leesburg, VA.

Bolen Park, designed to serve the residents of Central Loudoun County, is planned to have the following recreational amenities: four 300' softball fields, two 90' baseball diamonds with 300' fences, two skinned baseball diamonds with 300' fences, one grass infield diamond with 200' fence, six large soccer fields, two football fields, two 1,500 square foot restroom/kiosk facilities, a 4,000 square foot storage facility, practice fields and a 75,000 square foot Recreation Center.

For more information on the park, visit http://www.loudoun.gov/Default.aspx?tabid=125

For more information on Hydro-Tech Irrigation, Co., visit www.hydro-techirrigation.com

Certified Irrigation Contractors..

Hydro-Tech Irrigation Company is proud to announce that 3 employees have successfully passed the Certified Irrigation Contractors exam.

Andrew Briddell (sales), Michael Dawson (Service Manager) and David Reese (General Manager) all passed the exam. All three were actually certified in 2000, but let their certifications lapse and had to re-test.

This test is administered through the Irrigation Association.

The Irrigation Association® is the leading membership organization for irrigation equipment and system manufacturers, dealers, distributors, designers, consultants, contractors and end users. Originally founded in 1949, IA includes over 2,000 corporate and individual members and is dedicated to promoting efficient irrigation.

IA serves its members and the irrigation industry by:

* Educating the public on sound practices and water management.
* Serving as a centralized clearing house for research and innovation.
* Improving industry proficiency through continuing education.
* Recognizing and promoting experience and excellence with professional certification.
* Lending expertise to water-use public policy at the local, state, regional and national level.

Together with experts and stakeholders from industry, academia and the public sector, IA works to:

* Define best practices for effective water management.
* Establish benchmarks and guidelines for irrigation products and applications.
* Promote efficient irrigation technology and practices.
* Define sound policies to ensure the availability, quality and conservation of water supplies.

Hydro-Tech Irrigation and The Irrigation Association..

On Wed. March 4, seven employees of Hydro-Tech Irrigation took the Certified Irrigation Contractor exam at The Irrigation Association headquarters in Falls Church, VA.

Of the seven employees, 3 were previously certified in 2000, but let their certification lapse.

If everyone passes, Hydro-Tech shall have an industry leading 10 Certified Irrigation Contractors on staff...