depending on your climate. Make sure to shut off the water supply to your home before doing any work. Once you have tied into the water supply, install a shut-off valve to make repairing or maintaining the sprinkler system easier. Install a backflow preventer at least 12 inches above...
Release pressure: This prevents damage to valves and pipes. Open the test valves on thebackflow preventer(if your system has one) and the manual drain valve at the system’s lowest point. Remove filters: If your system includes filters, remove them and store them in a safe, dry place for...
After draining out most of the water from the sprinkler system, hook up an air compressor to blow the lines clear of any remaining water. Start by closing the valve on the backflow preventer, which is also known as a pressure vacuum breaker. On the side of the backflow preventer you’ll...
I was desperate so I installed a sump pump backflow preventer. It helps but it is not the cure. Should I have another Septic installer look at how it was installed or call a plumber. I am going to check the baffle but right now the ground is frozen. On 2019-12-28 0 by (mod)...
Return to the backflow preventer and open the two flow valves — as with the main shut off valve, open these slowly to prevent a shock to the system. Turn the valve handles so they are parallel with the pipe. Open the lower valve (before the vacuum breaker) first, then open th...