 Evaporative
Coolers
Evaporative
coolers are a popular form of cooling in the Riverina. Where installed
it is important that they are maintained according to the manufacturer's
instruction manual. The coolers should be cleaned and pads cleaned and
replaced as required to maintain efficient cooling. Evaporative coolers
require water to be bled off to waste so that excessive amounts of salts
do not accumulate in the cooler. If the bleed off water is not set properly,
the excessive concentration of salts cause unsightly build up on the cooler
and reduces efficiency. Consult the cooler's instruction manual for further
details.
Use Water Wisely !
Use
a bucket and sponge to wash the car, and if possible wash it on the lawn.
Use the hose only for rinsing and turn it off between rinses. The water
and detergent are beneficial to the garden. Avoid washing the car in direct
sunlight and dry it off with a chamois to avoid unsightly watermarks.
 With
the sudden onset of very hot weather everyone should be particularly careful
that they are drinking enough fluids. The Department of Health advise
that we should be drinking at least 6 - 8 cups of water per day. Water
is the best drink to avoid de-hydration.
Does
your Garden hose run longer than needed because someone forgets to turn
it off?. A timer on your garden tap can prevent this and save you water
and money. It also makes it easier for someone to water your garden when
you are on holidays.
Saving
Water Outside your Home
Fit
tap timers to all your garden water taps. Tap timers automatically turn
off your drippers even if you forget!
When
washing your car, try using your tap timers to control the flow time.
Don't
mow your lawn too short? a longer lush lawn develops a deeper root system
and requires less water to look great.
Talk
to your nursery about water friendly plants. There are thousands of waterwise
plants to choose from, that look great even in tough dry conditions.
Mulching
not only helps to control weeds, it also prevents soil drying out!. Compost,
sawdust, straw, grass clippings, pebbles and woodchips are all excellent
mulching solutions.
When
planting your garden try grouping your plants into high or low water users.
Did
you know small shrubs require more frequent watering than larger hard
leaf varieties?
Inside
your Home:
Toilet
- Too many flushes - The useen leak
Shower
- Keep it short
Dishwasher
- Run it full
Washing
machine - Save those suds
Taps
- Stop leaks Catch the cold water
General
Maintenance - Hidden leaks Reduce the pressure
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