Sprinkler & Irrigation Services
SPRINKLER WINTERIZATION
As the warm weather begins to cool and fall approaches, it is essential to winterize your sprinkler system to protect it from the potential damage caused by freezing water. Water trapped in the irrigation lines, components, and heads can freeze and expand, which can cause cracks, breaks, or other damage to the system.
At our company, we understand the importance of protecting your investment, and we provide professional sprinkler winterization services to ensure that your system is shut down properly. We use industrial air compressors to blow out the residual water in the lines and heads, removing any water that may be trapped and reducing the risk of damage.
Our team of experts will start by shutting off the water supply to your irrigation system and opening all the manual drain valves to allow the water to flow out of the pipes. We will also remove any water from the sprinkler heads, ensuring that there is no water left in the system.
After manual draining, our team will connect the air compressor to the system and use compressed air to blow out any remaining water from the pipes, backflow device, and sprinkler heads. The air compressor we use can produce a minimum of 50 psi, and we measure the cubic feet per minute of compressed air to ensure that your system is thoroughly winterized.
We also check the components of your system to ensure that they are working correctly during the winter. Our team will also shut off the valves that supply water to the system, reducing the risk of accidental activation during the winter.
Winterizing your sprinkler system is essential to protect it from the potential damage caused by freezing water. Our professional team can help you winterize your system with ease, taking the hassle and worry away from you. Don’t wait until it’s too late; book your service today and ensure that your sprinkler system is protected during the winter months.
Is it getting cold out? Don’t let your SPRINKLERS freeze!
When temperatures get below 32 degrees F, your system will need to be drained. SIS will not be responsible for any freeze damage due to not draining.
Step 1: Shut off the water system (1)
Step 2: Go outside to the backflow and open the test clock (3 & 4) with screwdriver by turning the screw 1/4 turn in either direction. This will allow the water to drain the valve (5).
Step 3: Go back inside and place a 2-3 gallon bucket underneath drain (2) and open the drain valve. Generally, 1-2 gallons of water will empty into the bucket. When the water has drained out of the pipe, close the drain valve.
Step 4: Finally, go to sprinkler controller in the garage. Turn on controller and manually activate a sprinkler zone that is the lowest zone in your yard. Run the zone for 3-5 seconds. Doing this will drain any remaining water that is in it.
