Energy Use in Irrigation Audit
Checklist for auditing energy use in irrigation, helping you find pumping and system issues that raise power or fuel use. Use it on each visit and keep the completed copy with your farm records.
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What is on this checklist
- Pump matched to system needs
- Motor and drive in good condition
- Pressure set per the operator's manual
- Leaks and clogs repaired
- Nozzles and emitters worn or mismatched
- Suction and discharge lines checked
- Electric or fuel bills collected
- Irrigation schedule reviewed
- Pump efficiency test considered
How to use this checklist
Fill in the farm, date and your name, then walk the job with the sheet in hand. A habit of five minutes on this list tends to catch small problems early.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA NRCS and eXtension.
For more in this area, see the planting dates and harvest timing. Between chores, farm.FM has farm humor, including Dance of the Irrigation Sprinklers, and farming farm stories.