Winterizing
Does my sprinkler need to be blown out?
There is quite a bit of confusion between winterizing and blowing out a sprinkler. They are often used synonymously, but they aren't quite synonymous. Blowing out a sprinkler is winterizing, but winterizing isn't always blowing out. A sprinkler ...
Cold Snap Sprinkler Help
If you can't winterize your system properly and the temperatures are going to be below freezing for a night here are a couple options to try to avoid freeze damage: You can set your sprinkler to run when the temperatures are at their lowest (usually ...
Winterizing your Sprinkler System
We can’t specifically address the set up for every sprinkler system, but here are the basics on winterizing a standard poly-pipe system for the season. If you are not in the Siouxland area your sprinkler may not winterize the same way. Some ...
Leaking after winterizing
You should not have any water to your system after your sprinkler is winterized. If you are getting a dripping outside at the backflow device or inside from your shut-off valve your system needs service. The shut off valve for your system is failing ...
When should I shut down my system for winter?
The short answer? Before it freezes! The timeline will vary every year for folks who can winterize their own sprinkler, but we make sure all our systems are put to bed by the end of October. The first hard frost ends the growing season and after that ...