If your goal is a lush, vibrant lawn, you can’t overlook the importance of a reliable, efficient sprinkler system. While professionally installed sprinkler systems offer convenience, creating your DIY sprinkler system is a cost-effective and satisfying project, allowing you to build a system uniqu...
One of the most common methods to winterize your sprinkler system is the compressor air blow-out. This method uses an air compressor to clear water from your sprinkler system. Even if you use the largest home compressor that you find, chances are it’s not powerful enough to blow out the...
Manually Drain the System If your sprinkler system is connected to your house water source, then there should be a backflow preventer that ensures sprinkler water doesn't flow into the house. Shut the backflow valve and then open the manual drain valve on the sprinkler system. The manual drain...
These above-ground irrigation system pieces are especially vulnerable to freeze and can be costly to fix. Cracked pipes and broken backflow preventers are a pain that no homeowner wants to deal with. If your system includes these components,we recommend scheduling a sprinkler blowout with a Rachio...
Install Sprinkler Heads: At the ends of the lateral lines, install your chosen sprinkler heads. These can be stationary or rotating heads, depending on your needs. Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installation. Secure the Pipes: Use pipe straps or stakes to secure the PVC pipes to th...
What Does It Mean to Blow Out Your Sprinkler System and Why Is It Important? The main reason to blow out your irrigation system each year before winter is to clear out the water that could linger in the pipes once you shut the system off. With a proper blow out, the pipes will be ...
When it comes to your lawn water sprinkler, a clogged sprinkler head or a buzzing pump are issues you need to resolve right away. Fortunately, you can troubleshoot your lawn sprinkler problems easily. Here are seven common problems and how you can fix them:1. Broken spray heads: If you ...
Most buildings utilize a wet pipe system—in this system type, overhead steel pipes always have water sitting in them, ready to deploy. Most install this type of sprinkler system because water releases fastest, which minimizes the risk of damage. ...
Starting on day 10, you can reduce your watering schedule to once per day. This can be further reduced to once every other day on day 13 and again on day 16 to 1-inch of water per week. It’s crucial that the sprinkler heads in each zone are checked to ensure that the entire ...
5 Steps: How to Drain, Winterize Your Sprinkler System Find the manual drain valves located downstream of each zone valve. Turn off the water supply by closing the main valve in the sprinkler valve box. Open all the drain valves for each zone, and leave them open until all the remaining...