Do any one have an idea on how to winterise a sprinkler system?

Question

I'm baying a house that have a sprinkler system and I don't have any idea on what to do during this winter. Please anyrhing would help.

Answer 1

it depends on your system. If your system is hooked to your plumbing 1)shut off water to system 2) disconnect from pipe
3)let water drain back 4) attach a air com presser and run system through cycle letting each valve open to purge any water in lines
if on a pump from a lake or well 1)unplug pump 2)drain water from pump by removing square plug from bottom3) remove pump from water source usually a pipe with foot valve4) replace plug in pump and fill with RV antifreeze prevents rust lock up5)purge water from system with air
if you dont have a air com presser run through cycle letting gravity drain
good luck i hope this helps

Answer 2

You probably turned the water on at the water meter near the edge of the street. This probably turns on or off all the water to your house and property. There is no guarantee that some put in a separate valve to control the sprinkler system but if you live in an area where out side temps get well below freezing I would look for a valve probably located near the front of the house in a direct line with the water meter. If it is underground it is probably located in a box with a plastic or metal top and should tee off the line that feeds the house. If you get the water turned off you may also have to look for a drain that allows the sprinkler system to be drained for the winter. It would likely be near the shut off valve. Also look for the shut off valve just ahead of the sprinkler valves.

Answer 3

Most systems in the northern climates use a softer polyprop lines and frost proof sprinkler heads, but you never know what you have. Otherwise, find the feed line for it and disconnect it. If you can, blow the lines clear of existing water and then fill with RV antifreeze.
You may want to consult a landscape pro if you know any, or just hire one to do it this year and show you how you can DIY in the future.

Answer 4

Either find the lowest point in the system, open it up and let the water run out, aided with gravity. Or you can hook up an air compressor and blow all the water out. Regardless, make sure the water is turned off and that the water has been evacuated from the system.

Answer 5

You need to blow the system out with air. There should be a quick coupling valve on the mainline, connect it to a compressor and blow the system out zone by zone.

Answer 6

Ya, cover it with towels all the way to the ground. From there, you use thermal foil to wrap the outside. Always let it drip!!! That is the most important thing.

Answer 7

have a landscaper come and turn off the water and blow it out. cost is $50 or less

Answer 8

You should be able to drain it at the lowest point