How To Turn On An Irrigation System

[@jeremyballance]

Please don't ever take this video down. I have used your video for like 8 years straight. It looks just like mine and always help remember the right order to do things in. Thanks for another successful year of turning on my sprinklers.

[@nov20five]

I second this. One of the best annual reminder videos. Just started up my irrigation system and this video has been helpful for years.

[@tstrangio]

Thirded ... first time following these instructions and they worked great, and the vacuum seal didn't blow as it has 2 out of the 3 past years.

[@TheOne610]

I just bought a house and mine looks exactly like this! I am saving this video

[@JKFlaker]

My second year now referring to this video 👍🏼

[@adamfronius0038]

3rd year in a row, total savings = roughly $150. Thank you!

[@bakermob29]

You’d think after a couple times I’d remember all the steps each year….yet every spring I come back to this video. Thanks man!

[@deliciamalveaux7868]

I'm watching also so I can learn the steps.

[@joemotive]

Hahahaha! Me too!!! Every year I come back

[@tksambrano]

Don't feel bad, I can never remember either!

[@AldoRyan]

I'm right there with you brother. Going 9 years strong 💪🏽😂😜

[@drmaring88]

Wonder how many people are like me and watch this every spring.

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Yeah, we like to here that. Thank you

[@kbonner]

Literally every year!

[@andreylearns]

Best video on youtube for turning sprinklers on. Helpful every year cause I always forget how to do it

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thank you

[@ryancohen1402]

Year 7. Never take it down!

[@mdscc]

Year 5

[@DanielEgan313]

Year 2!

[@TheSoundsOfFrank]

I think it's time for me to say THANK YOU!!! You know, there are MANY "how to" videos for starting up one's irrigation system on KZbin .. but .. yours is the BEST!!! I use it every Spring, and have done so for a few years now. It's straight ahead with no rambling on, etc. It is also FLAWLESS in it's execution/steps. I have turned many of my friends on to it too. THANKS again!

[@guestone4405]

Same

[@austinyoungblood1016]

0 2:22

[@austinyoungblood1016]

Z-,, Drx'😅

[@danbratten3103]

Same here 👍🏻

[@ericknopik2852]

This is the absolute best video on how to do this. You don’t have to hire a company to turn your system on because this video covers everything to a T. Excellent video, thank you!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thank you for watching!

[@joe1071]

Thank you for putting this info into the world instead of trying to be a gatekeeper and protect it like others who are afraid they’ll lose business

[@lindsayschumaker1496]

I use this video every spring! Thanks for saving me $50 every year. ;)

[@guitaristed21]

Thank you very much for posting such a good video. Clear, short and to the point.

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thank you for watching!

[@antonioclegg2029]

Thank you for the video straight forward without all the unnecessary talking, my irrigation people is 2 weeks behind and my grass was starting to look dry. 👍🏿

[@patsisantillanes619]

i know you did this back in 2014 and fast forward 8 years, and here I am watching and thanking you for doing such a fabulous and deailed vide. Helped me lots.

[@devinstewart8004]

I needed an “explain it to me like I’m 5” and you delivered. You are a champion sir, thank you.

[@SilverGoldComics]

There are so many video's showing how to open, but this is the clearest and easiest to follow. Thank you!

[@richrobinson1482]

You just saved me! We are still under stay at home orders, so the irrigation company is a month late and I'm looking at a 10 day forecast with no rain in it. Thanks to you I was able to open the system myself and now I can water early tomorrow morning. Thanks so much for posting this video.

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Excellent!

[@zpukker]

Thanks man, I just moved into a house with this backflow. never had any backflow preventer in my life of 50 years and a dozen homes, so i was clueless. your video saved me an expensive trip out from a plumber, so thank you very much.

[@danieldellar7321]

My exact comment. T.y..

[@gmwdim]

Great step by step guide. I have this video saved and refer to it around this time every year.

[@ChipChurp]

Seems a lot of people do the turning of the knobs in different order and steps but all the same processes. Gonna do this this week your video looks like my system hete in NEBRASKA. today is april 16th 2024. Thank you man. Preciate you

[@SimpleMoon22]

I’m in Nebraska and just did the same thing 😂

[@gaillove6118]

I can’t believe I’ve been paying an irrigation company all these years only to find your video and see how easy this is. Thank you

[@Lsthnbrd]

I just tried tried to help my mother in law turn their system on while her husband is away for a while. Noticed the valves are completely rusted into place and one even broke when I tried to fully close it before turning on the water. Called him up and asked what was going on. He said “you shouldn’t need to touch those values at all, just turn the water on…” guess that’s why they were completely rusted over and he had been running it with the valves half open for 8 years.

[@MetalCrafters]

Thanks for giving us the basic facts without drawing it out too long. Just the info I needed, and very clear.

[@barbarasymonds876]

Excellent video explaining all the steps to turn on a sprinkler system. I used it last year and again this year (refresh my memory) and want to thank you for making it so easy.

[@ven7782]

Every year during spring time I come here to watch the instructions.

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Good deal

[@cfit421]

This video works for me every year. Several others are confusing. Thank you!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thanks for watching

[@jerrobbins]

I literally watch this each spring! Thank you!

[@iudenden]

Thanks for sharing this clear video. I know it is a simple process but it is nice to have a refresher every year!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thank you for watching!

[@SylviaHumke]

This video showed me exactly what to do! So thankful for it!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

@@SylviaHumke thank you for watching!

[@jasperonuonga3911]

This was so helpful. Thanks it used to take me several hours to figure this out and get my sprinkler working. But you video made it so easy, spent 2 minutes

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thanks for watching!

[@SaltySam43]

I watch this annually. Thank you!

[@DenverCoLiving]

Year 3 of using this same video to turn on my system, I’ll check back in every year until I can remember it.

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thank you for watching!

[@DenverCoLiving]

@@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems sure thing, I’ll be back next year!

[@schmidtp22]

Back for my annual refresher! Great video and easy to follow.

[@RomeoV007]

I'm a new home owner, and I had to get an inspection to the house before buying, the inspector could not find the house water valve or the sprinkler valve. After watching your video I then realized I've seen caps like that in my yard. Sure enough that was the two valves I was look for. Thank you!

[@hurrific]

I regret I have but one thumbs up to give to this video. Many thanks!

[@MomentoIrae]

Thanks for the straight forward no fluff guide!

[@AmbientAgony]

Thank you so much for this video! My step-dad passed away this fall, and this was one of the things he used to do. I felt so silly that I couldn't figure out how to turn the water on!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thank you for watching!

[@highmoon3178]

I thought KZbin required people to ramble for 10 minutes before getting to the point...Nice video.

[@danielboone6481]

About to save me 80 bucks. Thanks dude. 🎉

[@SurvivorToHero]

Was refreshing myself on the process, and your video was step by step perfect! Love it!

[@slatercollins]

Thanks for the clear video. One thing that I have run into is the cap at the top overflowing after I turn on the entrance valve outside. I read on a blog that you have to turn that valve more quickly because if you don't it won't create a seal.

[@JoshPullen]

Adam Collins This solution worked perfectly! It seems impossible that turning quickly could solve the issue of having too much water, but it did! Anybody who is experiencing the same issue: Try this method first. Thanks Adam!

[@7047rain]

@@JoshPullen You saved me so much!! I couldn't figure out why the water kept pouring out of the top. After I learned to turn it quickly (the sixth time!), voila! Problem fixed. THANK YOU!

[@JoshPullen]

@@7047rain It's very counter-intuituve. Glad it worked out for you. :)

[@ntuntailetaya514]

Thanks a lot @ Adam and Josh. very helpful

[@tksambrano]

Great video for us DIY'ers to refer to every spring! Thanks for clearly explaining the process. I agree with another commenter, DON'T EVER TAKE THE VIDEO DOWN! 😅

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thank you for watching!

[@turningpointfitness1972]

thanks a lot!! i use this video every year to make sure i am doing it right :-).

[@usernamewood]

Best video! Thank you so much for being so clear and walking through every part.

[@phatc168]

Thank you for the video. I need to watch other video to put together able to turn on my sprinkler.👍👍👍

[@davee9476]

I use this video every spring.. Thanks again!

[@gerardomendoza7257]

Man came in clutch with this tutorial

[@elenaryabinin9081]

You are awesome. Thank you! I was able to turn our sprinkles on.

[@mohanmano3165]

Thank you it is so useful for people like me who never done this before

[@UTubeChadH]

thanks. This video mimicked my setup and worked. Very much appreciated.

[@alaglo1]

Clear, articulated, right to the point, very useful.

[@Dennis-uu9lr]

I just used it for the 6th or 7th year in a row. Totally awesome!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thank you for watching!

[@6_e_king]

Man I'm just 16 yr old tryna figure this out cause my mom making me water the grass with the hose

[@DatTxBornSooner]

Wife has been on my tail for a week. Thanks for saving me.

[@RedRidingHood-s]

Sounds like something you'll appreciate so you're not 34 trying to figure out how the fuck your sprinkler system works since your lawn guy disappeared 🤔 🤣

[@patrickoneil8093]

😂

[@Cloverhill471]

@@RedRidingHood-s Water will be worth more than gold when he’s 34. Roving gangs of water thieves will roam the barren wasteland of America

[@Perfectdancing]

Hahahaha

[@SirChadlyOC]

Thanks again, see you next year ✌️

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

You bet!

[@veronicar7043]

Thanks!! Just got my system up and running!

[@paultaylor761]

Excellent video. Thanks for sharing!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thank you for watching!

[@davidp4842]

Thanks! Great job- easy to follow. As a new cold weather home owner watching this saved me $.

[@machia-mw1lm]

Excellent presentation . Well thought out , to the point and the best I've seen . Thank you . I'll recommend this video .

[@jodysmith7399]

I did it!, Thank you so much for saving me $. It was very easy really. I am sure to use this video next spring

[@nancyshay38]

Thank you for such a clear step by step. Saved me a service call!

[@estif6852]

Thanks man - was able to successfully turn the sprinklers following your direction

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Glad it helped

[@schaft402]

Thank you! This was to the point and easy to follow.

[@BJ-nj1cs]

Thanks you for a short and sweet tutorial!! Just what I was looking for!! Your the best!!!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

So glad!

[@gmoney8326]

Best how video on you tube!

[@chiragpatel79]

Nice, short, to the point video. It worked for me. Only worry is when I let water in backflow device I heard little blast noise just once. I hope I didn't break any thing. System works fine though.

[@davidwestra8181]

This fellow west-michigander thanks you.

[@mesfinbelay8134]

Thank you very much for the step by step instruction. I just turned my sprinkler system on with your guide and worked as should. Again, thanks for the excellent video.

[@allee5007]

Thank you so much Schepers! Past Winter I had a new guy to Winterize, Today when I turn the system on, water gushing out top of the 2 side thingy. The guy didn't shut off with screw driver! I thought my whole system was clogged!!!

[@daveedds]

Thanks. This is a great help!

[@CruZZin4abrOOzin]

This was so helpful!

[@SCharlesS]

This is missing locking off the control valve box. I always forget that one. optional for some but you will have running water if you opened it for the winter

[@tulrich2]

I come back to this video every spring. The one thing I found was the first time I ran thru this process I turned on the valve at the vacuum breaker *too* slowly, and the breaker wouldn’t seat. Otherwise, great instructions!

[@feldpauschp]

I echo the previous commentor...THANK YOU!

[@forerunner4freedom243]

Thank you. This is extremely helpful!

[@atjr34]

Thank you. No service call this year!

[@DevonWilsondswjams]

Excellent video! Thank you perfect

[@petermassura9348]

Your the real MVP

[@joannalayne8688]

Thanks again so much....you have helped me every year, perfect vid to get my sprinklers up each year.

[@adriencooley7143]

Thank you so much for this video! You just saved me $75!!

[@allstarfresh657]

Thank you so much, this video helped out a lot

[@phzzxguy]

Great, clear video. Thanks!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thanks for watching!

[@michellen3890]

Excellent - i better understand the reason for the on and offs!!

[@G00dlife00]

Thanks, you just saved me $65!

[@ngumbo]

Schepers, thanks for the tutorial. Just what I needed to refresh my old memory on the Spring Startup.

[@yourafricansafari9249]

Like others, I use this every season. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@jasonnorton2468]

Thank you,got mine done with no issues!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Thank you, please subscribe

[@johnseevers7332]

Well done...Many Thanks!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Our pleasure!

[@ven7782]

Thanks. My house has the same irrigation system and the video helped a lot.

[@RealEstateRoadtripTV]

thanks for this video.. now i know

[@7047rain]

Thank you for this video. Quick and to the point. And, it works! THANK YOU!

[@droz65]

Okay I love the video as it's quite informative, except for in my case, for one thing, I don't have a basement and other than the sprinkler system's valves, which I followed instructions from you, in garage main water valve for home and front outside faucet, I have NO clue what other valve you speak of for this process. I'd GREATLY appreciate any input from as whether it may be the valves in the garage. Thank you

[@toporunninga-frame329]

Thank you - just what I needed.

[@charleneh8084]

When I go down into the basement and turn the water on and then go back outside, the levers are so pressured they won’t turn at all… and then I go back down in the basement turn the water off come back outside, and then I can move the levers up and down easily, I’ve been trying to fix this all day. I’m so aggravated.

[@jtylor06]

Thank you for this video, even though I have a hunter system and had to turn the solenoids off too, I was much more confident in doing the rest with your instruction. Do you have a winterizing video? I’ll be back in the fall for that!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

We do, thank you

[@joemarchand8313]

Okay....so I have a question: I've watched several videos dealing with turning on an irrigation system (yours is by far the best, by the way). I can't find a vacuum breaker/backflow device setup like you (and many others) describe at :04. My system is 10 years old and all I ever do to turn the system on in the Spring is to slowly turn on the water in the basement....that's it. The company that installed my system winterizes it every Fall, and to the best of my knowledge, they only instructed me to turn the water on in the basement to start things in the Spring. From there, I test each of my 7 zones, like you describe. Could this vacuum breaker/backflow device be located somewhere else? In the ground, maybe? My way has worked just fine (except for when I first run each zone, there is sand in the lines that cause my well breaker to trip). I then reset it and resume testing my zones. The zones run great once the sand clears. Any tips/suggestions are appreciated!!

[@SchepersLawnSprinklingSystems]

Hello, there are some systems out there that do not have a vacuum breakers. Most states have laws in place stating all irrigation systems are required to have some sort of back flow prevention in place to protect the municipal water system or protect the aquifer for all that drink from them. If you are getting sand in the system you may want to have a well company check that out as it could be the start of a bigger problem. Hope this helps!

[@unbridledenthusiasm]

Great video. New homeowner here trying to figure the sprinklers out , are these steps pretty universal to most home sprinkler systems?

[@mountainbiker4450]

Question. When you open up the exit valve on the backflow without the zones open, or the drain valves open in the boxes, doesn't the water actually pressurize the air in the underground pipes as the water pushes against the air? I know that pressurized air would just then vent once the zones are turned on, but just curious if I understand what is happening. Actually wondering if that pressure hurts the sprinkler valves then and if it isn't better to have the drain valve cracked in the sprinkler box.

[@johngalt5411]

I understand you should clear the area where the sprinkler head comes up. It's implied toward the end of the video where you see the grass cleared away. My issue is I have a large yard and can't find where most of the heads are located :/

[@786theunique]

Lifesaver!!

[@Wolveinex]

Very short and helpful video. I am not sure whats wrong, but after step 3, the minute I open the final valve (to let water into the sprinkler pipes and heads), I can see water bubbling up from the base of the pipe thats feeding the heads. What did I do wrong?

[@marcheil6391]

This video is actually wrong. I just followed the steps. You’re supposed to have the valve on the sprinkler side of the assembly open, otherwise the pressure can crack the whole assembly. In my case I got a hole right through the metal, and the assembly was a year old. Seems like a lot of people just have low pressure.

[@EricsBBQAndMORE]

Thank you! This helped solve my problem!

[@WilliamPort-HN2R]

Thank you