Blow out
This method will want you to force some compressed air through your irrigation system, which will eventually discharge all the excess water from your sprinkler head. This method can turn out to be hazardous if you use it in the wrong type of irrigation system and attempt it without taking proper precautions. Suppose you haven’t worked with an air compressor or practiced blown-out irrigation before; you should save yourself some frustration and extra cost by contacting a professional first. You would need an air compressor ( 80-100 CFM), safety glasses, and a coupler fitter for this method. Firstly, shut down the water supply and connect the air compressor to your irrigation system using a coupler fitter. Then find the highest sprinkler head and pass the compressor further down, and turn it on. Gradually open the wall of the air compressor, which will add more air pressure to your system. Remember not to exit the pressure of more than 80 PSI. After all these steps, you can see an active spring from one of the irrigation heads.
Insulation
Ensure to shut off the water supply to your irrigation system before the temperature outside hits the freezing point. You need to protect your sprinkler system’s main shut-off valve from further damages to your irrigation system. Try and wrap your sprinkler with insulation, packed in pine straw and sheltered from subzero temperature. If your system doesn’t have a shut-off valve make sure you install one of those to your system, which will prevent you from buying an expensive sprinkler system repair.
Lawn care help
If you are not comfortable winterizing your sprinkler system, there are many agencies and professionals that provide lawn and sprinkler services that will provide you services throughout the winter season. It is better to contact the professional first if you feel that you cannot do proper and satisfactory work to your sprinkler system. It will further avoid any extra cost and repair.
Conclusion
Installed sprinklers in your lawn help you save a great deal of time and effort to create a lavish and green loan for your house. However, that doesn’t mean that your sprinkler wouldn’t need any repair or maintenance. Suppose you have proper knowledge and information on how to winterize your sprinkler system throughout the season. In that case, it will help you protect your system valves and pipes and protect them from any further damages that can be caused.