Prepping for winter?

mikej · 01-13-2010, 03:43 PM

I live in south Texas and it just started hitting freezing to where I have to wrap my faucets. Is there anything I should do for my automated watering system? I've had it off since late fall but now that I'm thinking about it couldn't the water in those pipes freeze too?

Conway · 01-13-2010, 09:51 PM

Good question. I never thought about it. Have you gone back and reviewed the instruction manual?

**majakdragon** · 01-14-2010, 01:03 PM

Sprinkler systems should be drained when turned off for the season.

mikej · 01-14-2010, 07:59 PM

I tried to find out how to do it but I can't even find the manual online. Any body here know hot to drain one?

havasu · 01-14-2010, 08:35 PM

Many irrigation lines can be drained by going to the lowest point of your irrigation line, and removing the sprinkler. You would then need to break the seal at the valve to allow air into the lines. I've also heard you can use an air compressor by forcing air into the line, but again, the valve would need to be opened fully to bleed out any excess water.

irrig8 · 01-15-2010, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by mikej

I live in south Texas and it just started hitting freezing to where I have to wrap my faucets. Is there anything I should do for my automated watering system? I've had it off since late fall but now that I'm thinking about it couldn't the water in those pipes freeze too?

I had this whole thing typed up, step by step and I accidentally hit the back button.

Try this:Winterizing Your Irrigation System

If you need more help, I'd be more than happy to assist.

**speedbump** · 01-21-2010, 04:17 PM

Most folks use an air compressor to blow them out. It's not full proof, but it will get most of the water out in most cases.

01-13-2010, 03:43 PM	#1
mikej Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2	Prepping for winter? I live in south Texas and it just started hitting freezing to where I have to wrap my faucets. Is there anything I should do for my automated watering system? I've had it off since late fall but now that I'm thinking about it couldn't the water in those pipes freeze too?

01-14-2010, 01:03 PM	#3
majakdragon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 108	Sprinkler systems should be drained when turned off for the season. __________________ If you have never made a mistake, you probably haven't done much.

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speedbump Water well and pump tech Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Riverview, Fl. Posts: 23	Most folks use an air compressor to blow them out. It's not full proof, but it will get most of the water out in most cases. __________________ Frequently asked Pump & Well questions

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01-13-2010, 09:51 PM	#2
Conway Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 178	Good question. I never thought about it. Have you gone back and reviewed the instruction manual?

01-14-2010, 07:59 PM	#4
mikej Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2	I tried to find out how to do it but I can't even find the manual online. Any body here know hot to drain one?

01-14-2010, 08:35 PM	#5
havasu DIY cuz I'm 2 cheap! Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: So. Cal & Lake Havasu Posts: 135	Many irrigation lines can be drained by going to the lowest point of your irrigation line, and removing the sprinkler. You would then need to break the seal at the valve to allow air into the lines. I've also heard you can use an air compressor by forcing air into the line, but again, the valve would need to be opened fully to bleed out any excess water.