Tampa Bay
Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough counties
Prevention system service
Rust Prevention System Repair
Tampa Bay + Southwest Florida
If your rust prevention system has stopped working, or the orange is coming back while it runs, we diagnose and repair it, including systems another company installed.
Quick answer
When an irrigation rust prevention system stops preventing stains, the cause is usually one of a few things: the pump has no power or is not running with the irrigation, the tank is empty, tubing or the injection point is cracked or clogged, or the dosing no longer matches the watering schedule. We check each of these, repair what is wrong, and set the system up to match how your irrigation runs now.
- Licensed and insured
- Any installer's system
- Free water testing
- Monthly refill plans
Troubleshooting
Signs your prevention system needs attention
- New orange in the spray pattern. Fresh staining on a surface that was clean is the earliest sign something has changed.
- The tank is not going down. If the solution level never moves, the pump may not be running or drawing.
- The tank empties too fast. A broken irrigation line, a stuck zone or dosing set too high can drain a tank long before the next refill.
- The pump is silent when the sprinklers run. Check power first: storms and tripped breakers are common causes.
- Kinked, cracked or disconnected tubing around the pump or tank.
- Your watering schedule changed and nobody adjusted the dosing.
Between visits, our maintenance guide lists what to watch for.
What we check and fix
Prevention system repair and service
Pump operation
Power, wiring to the irrigation, and whether the pump actually runs and draws when a zone is on.
Tubing and fittings
Suction and discharge tubing, connections and the injection point into the irrigation line.
Dosing
The injection rate checked against your current watering days, start times and run times.
Tank condition
Cracks, lids, debris and anything else that affects the solution.
Irrigation changes
Re-zoned, expanded or repaired irrigation that the system was never set up for.
Systems from other installers
We service and repair systems another company installed, then keep them running on a refill plan.
Don't adjust the pump settings or add other chemicals to the tank yourself. If something looks wrong, call us.
How it works
How a repair visit works
Tell us what you see
New staining, a silent pump, a full or empty tank. Photos help.
Diagnose on site
We run the irrigation and check power, pump, tubing, injection point and dosing.
Repair and reset
We fix what is wrong and set the dosing to your current schedule.
Get back on a schedule
Monthly refills and checks so the problem is caught early next time.
TimingWe diagnose on site and tell you if a part needs ordering.
Staining that formedNew stains that formed while the system was down can be removed separately.
Water testIf the iron level may have changed, we retest the water.
Pricing
What affects the price of a repair
What failed
A tubing fix is very different from a pump replacement.
System type
Equipment we install versus another company's system.
Irrigation changes
Systems that need reconfiguring for a new schedule or zones.
Cleanup
Whether staining that formed while the system was down needs removing.
We explain what is wrong and what it will cost before we do the work.
Keep it clean
The best repair is the one you catch early.
A system on a monthly refill schedule gets its pump, tubing and dosing checked every visit, which is how most problems get caught before the orange comes back.
Refills and maintenanceFree water testing
Reviews
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What customers say about our rust removal
Rust Busters are the best!!! They are professional, hard working, and very knowledgeable. Took my rust colored sidewalks, curbs, and house, and made it look new again. The monthly service is at a great price and it frees up my time. I highly recommend them.
Aydin was wonderful to work with. He arrived on time and went right to work. I was originally going to replace the pavers at considerable cost when Aydin’s company, Rustbusters was recommended to me. You can see by the pictures it was the right decision! His quote was very reasonable and he cleaned up the area when the work was completed. Absolutely 5 stars!
Paul was a lifesaver!! I did a big landscaping project for my animal hospital and the irrigation that was installed caused iron staining all over my property. Luckily, Paul was able to remove all the staining and install a system into my well so the iron could be contained, preventing any future staining! He was very professional, information & incredibly kind to my entire staff. Would highly recommend working with this company!!! They also have great, affordable pricing.
Paul was very accommodating. The service and his workmanship is a 5 star. I highly recommend him.
Service areas
Prevention system repair in two regions
Southwest Florida
Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties
Areas we serve
- Englewood
- Rotonda West
- Placida
- Boca Grande
- Port Charlotte
- Punta Gorda
- North Port
- Venice
- Nokomis
- Osprey
- Sarasota
- Fort Myers
Resources
All resourcesRelated guides
Maintenance
Rust Prevention System Maintenance: What to Watch Between Refills
What to check between visits, and when to call.
Refills
How Often Does an Irrigation Rust Prevention System Need Refills?
What sets refill frequency and why guessing causes problems.
Prevention
How Irrigation Rust Prevention Systems Work
The tank, the injection system, and how treated water stops new stains.
Questions
Prevention system repair questions
Do you repair systems another company installed?
Yes. We diagnose, repair and service prevention systems from any installer, and can keep them running on a monthly refill schedule.
My system is running but the stains are back. Why?
Common causes are dosing that no longer matches the watering schedule, an empty or nearly empty tank, a clogged injection point, or a change in the irrigation. We check each one.
The pump stopped after a storm. What should I check?
Make sure it has power and the breaker has not tripped. If it has power and still is not running with the irrigation, call us.
Can I adjust the pump settings myself?
Please don't. Dosing is set to your watering schedule, and the wrong setting can waste solution or let staining return.
Will repairing the system remove the stains that formed?
No. Prevention stops new staining. Stains that formed while the system was down need removal, which we also do.
Free estimates · Licensed & insured
Is Your Prevention System Acting Up?
Tell us what you are seeing. We will diagnose the system, explain what is wrong and get it back to preventing stains.
Tampa Bay (727) 274-1606Southwest Florida (727) 580-3918