If any parts of your sprinkler system—including pipes, backflow preventers, and main shut-off valves—are above ground, it’s a good idea to insulate the exposed parts.

2. Turn off the valve between the backflow prevention device and the main line of your sprinkler system going underground to your system. 3. Locate the sprinkler or main shut-off valve to your ...

With an expected freeze Monday night, here is how to quickly drain your sprinkler system to prevent freeze damage, if you don't have time to blow it out. 1. Locate the main shut-off valve to your ...

Automatic Draining: Some sprinkler systems will allow you to forgo the process of manual drainage; instead, they’ll automatically drain the water after you shut off the main valve.

Insulate your assets Shut off the water supply to the irrigation system. The main shut-off valve for your irrigation system needs to be protected against freezing. Make sure it is wrapped with ...

The main drain of an automatic sprinkler system is actually the water flow control valve. It's important to test the functioning of this value at least once per year to ensure proper water flow ...

Setting up a regular sprinkler in just the right place and moving it around to cover an entire lawn is a hassle, and usually a waste of water. This robotic sprinkler gives DIYers a great alternative ...

He said a seven or eight cubic feet per minute should work just fine. Skradski said the first step is to go to the basement and shut off water to the sprinkler system to do what's called a dry cycle.

Now would be a good time to have a plumber or landscape company install a drain valve at each end of the system — at the zone valve box and at the main shutoff in the furnace room — so it will ...