Unless you are lucky enough to live in a hot climate where the temperature never falls below 68 degrees Fahrenheit, it is absolutely essential to winterize an Omaha Sprinkler System in order to prevent damage caused by water freezing in the pipes. If you are unfortunate enough to suffer a burst pipe somewhere in your sprinkler system, it will cause a leak and you will soon discover that is it a very long drawn out process trying to locate the source of the leak.
Ideally, an Omaha Sprinkler System Winterization needs to be done in the fall and well before the first frosts are likely to occur. In order to winterize the sprinkler system, all of the water must be drained out of the pipes. This can be done in several ways: manually, automatically or by using an air compressor.
To drain the system manually, you must turn the water supply off and open the manual drain valves before opening the drain on the stop and waste valve. This will allow the water to drain out. Once this process is complete, close the manual valves. Draining the system automatically involves closing off the water supply and relieving the system pressure to drain the water. An air compressor can be used to push the remaining water out through the system once the main water supply has been closed off.
While it is possible to prepare your Omaha Sprinkler System for winter yourself, it is usually recommended that you hire a contractor to do the job on your behalf. If the job is done incorrectly, you run the risk of damaging the sprinkler system and if any water is left in the pipes, you are likely to suffer the one thing you were trying to prevent from happening in the first place-a burst pipe!
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