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- How to Winterize Sprinkler System
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Introduction
Step 1
How to Winterize Sprinkler System
- Shut the water supply off to the irrigation system. (usually found in the utility room or basement)
Shut the water supply off to the irrigation system. (usually found in the utility room or basement)
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Step 2
- Obtain an air compressor. (you can rent one from the local Home Depot)
Obtain an air compressor. (you can rent one from the local Home Depot)
Step 3
- Connect a hose to the compressor, and one to the water line (in basement).
Connect a hose to the compressor, and one to the water line (in basement).
Step 4
- Turn the compressor on.
Turn the compressor on.
Step 5
- Start manually turning on each station of the system one by one.
Start manually turning on each station of the system one by one.
Step 6
- Let the air blow the water out for about 2 minutes per station.
Let the air blow the water out for about 2 minutes per station.
Step 7
- Unplug the hose from the compressor and the water line.
Unplug the hose from the compressor and the water line.
Step 8
- Turn the air compressor off and then turn the sprinkler system off from the control panel outside.
Turn the air compressor off and then turn the sprinkler system off from the control panel outside.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Corneliu Fabian
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