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Carolina Irrigation & Lighting offers professional irrigation and outdoor lighting services designed to keep your landscape healthy, efficient and beautiful. From installation and repairs to seasonal maintenance and drainage solutions, our experienced team provides reliable local service homeowners can trust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why do my lights turn off randomly at night?
Possible causes include:
- Overloaded transformer
- Timer or photocell malfunction
- Loose wiring connections
A professional inspection ensures safe and reliable operation.
How do I know if I need drainage work?
Common signs you may need drainage improvements include:
- Standing water in the yard
- Water pooling near the foundation
- Soil erosion or washed-out mulch
- Soggy lawn areas that never dry
- Water stains or moisture in crawl spaces or basements
Why won’t my landscape lights turn on?
Common causes include:
- Tripped GFCI outlet or breaker
- Timer or photocell set incorrectly
- Transformer turned off or unplugged
- Loose wire connections
- Break in the wire
If these items check out and the lights still don’t work, professional service may be needed.
Why does my catch basin overflow?
Overflowing catch basins are usually caused by:
- Debris buildup (leaves, mulch, sediment)
- Insufficient pipe size
- Heavy rainfall exceeding system capacity
Regular maintenance helps prevent this.
I think I have an irrigation leak. How do I know for sure?
Make sure your controller is in the "off" position, remove the cover from the irrigation meter, either record or take a picture of the position of the meter then return to check it again a few hours later to see if it has moved. If the meter has moved, you have a leak somewhere in your system.
What is the purpose of the Backflow Assembly and why must it be tested annually?
The backflow assembly prevents contaminated irrigation water from being siphoned back into the clean drinking water supply. The Clean Water Act passed by Congress requires local governments to reasonably ensure that the drinking water supplied to their residents remain safe & clean. The annual backflow test is one step that helps the local governments ensure that the drinking water supply is safe & clean.
Why did my lights stop working after landscaping or digging?
Underground wiring can be damaged during:
- Mulching
- Planting
- Edging
- Drainage or irrigation work
We recommend having lighting lines marked before any digging.
I want to run my system three times per week. How long should each zone run?
Individual circumstances will vary, but as a general rule, depending on the season, spray heads should run between 5 - 15 minutes, rotors should run 15 - 30 minutes, and drip lines should run 30 minutes to 1 hour.
What is the best time of day to water?
Early morning is best. Watering during evening times or overnight will make the lawn more susceptible to fungus.
Will drainage damage my lawn or plants?
Temporary disturbance may occur during installation, but we work carefully to minimize impact and avoid unnecessary damage to roots, trees, and existing landscaping.