Winterizing your irrigation system is a simple and fast process
Winterizing is important for maintaining a properly running lawn sprinkler system. Texas weather plays a big part in winter damage, but there are some simple things you can do to make getting through the cold seasons much easier. Even if it only freezes for an hour or two at a time when it does, then the first two steps should be enough to keep you safe from freezing temperatures.
- Turn off the water main to the irrigation system
- Set your irrigation controller to the “rain” or “off” setting.
- Turn on each valve manually to release pressure in the pipes.
- Drain water out of irrigation components that might freeze. (This is usually done at the lowest elevation point of the system)
Keep in mind that above ground piping and components will need additional care such as insulating the parts of the system that are exposing to freezing or heat trace tape designed to keep the pipes warm during freeze/thaw cycles.
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