Do you really need to winterize sprinkler system?
So, if you have a lawn sprinkler, you need to winterize it before the temperatures plunge to the freezing mark. If you forget to winterize your sprinklers, you run the risk that water will freeze in the irrigation valves, pipes and sprinkler heads.Click to see full answer. Similarly, do you really need to blowout your…
So, if you have a lawn sprinkler, you need to winterize it before the temperatures plunge to the freezing mark. If you forget to winterize your sprinklers, you run the risk that water will freeze in the irrigation valves, pipes and sprinkler heads.Click to see full answer. Similarly, do you really need to blowout your sprinkler system? We get this question a lot, and the answer is “Yes!” You can get away with not blowing out the sprinkler lines on some systems, but you will need to drain it properly anyway or you will freeze your backflow preventer, ball valves, copper pipe and/or valve manifold.Similarly, when should I winterize my sprinklers in Utah? You need to drain your sprinkler system and then shut it down completely before the first freezing temperatures arrive. Don’t risk freezing pipes by waiting too long. Keep an eye on the forecast once temperatures start to dip. This will likely be sometime in October or November but will vary depending on the year. Herein, can I just drain my sprinkler system for winter? Drain the pipes to prep your sprinkler system for winter There are several ways to drain your pipes: the manual drain valve, the automatic drain valve or the compressed air blow-out methods. However, because there could be potential safety risks, we recommend contacting a local irrigation specialist.How do you winterize an inground sprinkler system?Set the compressor air pressure regulator to a maximum of 80 psi for rigid PVC pipe systems, or 50 psi for flexible black polyethylene pipe. Then turn off the water supply and set the system timer to open just one zone. Next, open the manual drain valve at the end of that zone (if equipped).
