How do I turn on my sprinkler system after winterizing?
Sarah Marsh How do I turn on my sprinkler system after winterizing?
Steps to turn on sprinkler system after wintering
- Find system’s main shut-off valve.
- Find the vacuum breaker.
- Close the vacuum breaker test valves.
- Open the vacuum breaker’s shut-off valves.
- Reinstall main valve bleeder cap (as needed).
- Slowly open the main valve.
- Test the system.
- Recheck the vacuum breaker and valves.
How do I turn on my Rainbird sprinkler system after winter?
How Do I Turn Our Rainbird Back on if I Had it Winterized?
- Turn on the main water supply for the sprinkler system.
- Open the ball or gate valve all the way once you hear the water rushing through the pipe.
- Press the “Manual” start button on the Rainbird controller.
How do you manually turn on a sprinkler valve?
Turn the pliers or wrench counterclockwise to open the valve. If you have a cross-shaped valve handle, stick the prongs of a sprinkler valve key around the cross and turn the key counterclockwise to activate the valve. For round knobs, grip the knob with your hand or a clean rag and turn counterclockwise to activate.
When to open sprinkler system?
As long as the threat of frost has passed, you can open your sprinkler system. We generally recommend opening a sprinkler system no earlier than April 15; although you can wait a little longer if the spring is rainy.
When should I Turn my sprinklers off?
Fall is an ideal time for shutting down. Between mid-September and mid-October is the best time for your landscaper to shut down your sprinkler system for winter.
How do you open a sprinkler system?
Open the Main Valve. Slowly open the main shutoff valve to let water into the sprinkler system. For a ball valve, turn the lever handle one-quarter turn until the handle is parallel to the pipe; this is the fully open position.
Turn the pliers or wrench counterclockwise to open the valve. If you have a cross-shaped valve handle, stick the prongs of a sprinkler valve key around the cross and turn the key counterclockwise to activate the valve. For round knobs, grip the knob with your hand or a clean rag and turn counterclockwise to activate.
As long as the threat of frost has passed, you can open your sprinkler system. We generally recommend opening a sprinkler system no earlier than April 15; although you can wait a little longer if the spring is rainy.
Fall is an ideal time for shutting down. Between mid-September and mid-October is the best time for your landscaper to shut down your sprinkler system for winter.
Open the Main Valve. Slowly open the main shutoff valve to let water into the sprinkler system. For a ball valve, turn the lever handle one-quarter turn until the handle is parallel to the pipe; this is the fully open position.
