Leave Your Sprinkler Winterization to the Pros
Irrigation winterization is a critical step in protecting your system from costly damage during the colder months. When temperatures drop, any water left in the pipes, valves, or sprinkler heads can freeze and expand, leading to cracks and bursts. Proper winterization involves clearing out all remaining water and preparing the system to withstand freezing temperatures, preventing expensive repairs or replacements come spring. By winterizing your irrigation system, you’re ensuring it stays in top condition, ready to perform efficiently when the warmer weather returns. It’s a simple, preventative measure that saves both time and money in the long run. Schedule an appointment with one of our highly trained and experienced expert technicians. Your yard and your wallet will thank you when spring arrives. Call to learn more! (732) 201-6360
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The Benefits of Sprinkler Winterization
Prevent your sprinkler system’s pipes from freezing up and busting during the frigid winter months by winterizing your sprinkler system before it’s too late. Ecosystems’ sprinkler winterization service includes:
- Draining all water from pipes and associated components
- Blowing out all pipes, valves, sprinkler heads and associated components with an air compressor
- Checking for and documenting needed repairs
- Switching your sprinkler system’s controller to its proper winter setting
Winterization excludes any service related items. If any repairs are needed to complete your sprinkler winterization, they will be billed separately. Remember that sprinkler winterization must be done before freezing temperatures occur to prevent possible damage to the irrigation system.
WARNING: Wear ANSI approved safety eye protection if you choose to winterize on your own sprinkler system!
Extreme care must always be taken when blowing out the system with compressed air. Compressed air can cause serious injury, including serious eye injury from flying debris. Always wear ANSI approved safety eye protection and do not stand over any irrigation components (pipes, sprinklers or valves) during air blow out.
SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY MAY RESULT IF YOU DO NOT PROCEED AS RECOMMENDED!
It is recommended that a qualified licensed contractor perform this type of winterization method. The blow out method utilizes an air compressor with a Cubic Foot per Minute (CFM) rating of 80-100 for any mainline of 2″ or less. These types of compressors can be rented at your local equipment rental yard. The compressor is attached to the mainline via a quick coupler, hose bib or other type connection, which is usually located at the backflow device.
To start the “blow out”, shut off the irrigation water supply and, with the compressor valve in the closed position, attach the air compressor hose to the fitting. Activate the station on the controller. Then slowly open the valve on the compressor; this should gradually introduce air into the irrigation system. The blow out pressure should remain below the maximum operating pressure specification of the lowest pressure rated component.
Each station/zone should be activated until no streams of water can be seen exiting the heads, this should take approximately two minutes or more per station/zone. Once the station/zone is completed, you should not continue to blow air through the pipe. Compressed air moving through dry pipes can cause friction, which will create heat and the heat could cause damage.
Once this is completed, disconnect the air compressor and release any air pressure that may be present. Call to learn more! (732) 201-6360