Sprinkler systems play an important role in our lawn care efforts today. Most people don’t have time to spend watering their lawns and gardens every day- sometimes twice a day- just to give plants the essential water they need to grow thick and lush. Sprinkler systems take the guess work and labor-intensive task and handle it for you. Some systems can even be programmed, timed and managed remotely to take the convenience factor even further.
If you live in a region with snow and freezing temps then you’re probably starting to think about the warm weather that will be coming in the next few months and getting your sprinkler system ready. Here are some things to keep in mind.
While you may be anxious to get your sprinkler going for the upcoming season, be careful not to rush it. Taking the proper steps will ensure your system is ready before you turn the water on, or before you create more work for yourself. The first thing to do once snow has melted and you’re ready to begin the process is to walk around the system and ensure there are no breaks or leaks in the lines or the sprinkler heads. If pieces have broken, order replacement parts and install those before turning on the water.
Since systems are winterized and blown out before the freezing temps of winter, you’ll need to reverse that to allow water to flow freely through the system again. A professional can handle this for you, or if you feel confident enough to start-up your sprinkler system after the winter, you’ll only need a flathead screwdriver and some know-how. Many resources online and instructional videos provide in-depth explanations of how properly open valves and the main water supply. In addition to turning the water back on, you should reprogram any controllers so that they will start watering at the right times and frequency again.
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