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How To Winterize Your Sprinkler System

Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...
One huge change that came with the new Minnesota State Plumbing Code that went into effect on January 23rd of this year was the requirement for annual backflow preventer testing. Here's the exact code ...
As Colorado feels its coldest temperatures since May, many are wondering when they should winterize their sprinklers.
The Fort Collins area is expected to receive freezing temperatures Tuesday night and lows reaching the teens by the weekend. That means you need to drain the water from your sprinkler system or you ...
COLORADO SPRINGS — With temperatures dropping, now is the time to winterize your sprinkler system before winter. It’s recommended if you have sprinklers, you drain the system of all water. First, make ...
DENVER — The 9NEWS Weather Impact team is tracking the potential for the first hard freeze this week for Colorado's Front Range, including the Denver metro area. The forecast low temperature in Denver ...
If your property is equipped with an automatic lawn-sprinkler system, it’s been busy all summer keeping your grass lush and green. If your sprinkler system is connected to your house water source, ...