Starting up your sprinkler system in the spring (de-winterize)

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It's a lot less work turning them back on. I hope this has been helpful. If you have any questions, just ask in the comments.
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[@banderson5676]

It's that time of year again! I watch your videos every spring and fall. Thanks for making these. Best tutorial on KZbin. Cheers from Herriman, UT!

[@creeser9588]

First time homeowner and this was perfect! The only thing I struggled with was when the irrigation people winterized they also manual opened all my zones so the first time I turned the water on every sprinkler started spraying automatically instead of pressurizing. Simple googleing got me squared away and I tightened them closed and it worked perfect. Aside from that, this was great and easy to follow for a learning lady such as myself! Thanks a ton!!!

[@xxbondsxx]

Thank you so much for this comment! Same exact thing happened to me and after I tightened them all up, it was all fixed. Phew! Tons of money saved and now I can do it myself

[@karencarabio2056]

That's because the video FAILED to mention the need to close the drain valves.

[@twistedd12]

I return to this video every year to turn my systems back on😂 you’re a true hero

[@carolelitman]

Thank you so much!!! I am a 68 yr. old single woman and try to take care of any projects that I can by myself. You just saved me having a "professional" come out. Who knew that it could be so easy?

[@g16l2h]

Thank you so much! This was very helpful. I am single mom in a new house with a sprinkler system. This video saved me a service call.

[@janet528]

Thank you! Easiest video I've ever watched. It is now my go-to Spring start up video if I ever forget.

[@Fish-bm8hh]

This helped me immensely, thanks so much!!

[@StretchLedford]

Dude. I just spent 30 minutes trying to remember the name of the song at the end of your tutorial. Thought it was a Sousa march; nope. Thought it was something other than Sousa for July 4 music; nope. Then I remembered - It played with the opening credits of "The Bad News Bears." More googling. Finally: It's the opening theme from the Opera "Carmen." Well played, sir. ps - Your video helped me a lot as I opened up our sprinkler system for the first time.

[@heroknaderi]

Cool/Tips and I enjoyed it.

[@rjhale9261]

Wholesome dad how-to video love the outtro 😂 still not brave enough to start my sprinkler myself

[@AZ_sunshine]

very informative video - thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge to help others. BTW - beautiful home! Lovely spring time. thanks again

[@JohnRuble]

Thanks for posting this! Very helpful to a new sprinkler owner.

[@annasteven1]

Thanks for the de-winterizing sprinkler tips Adam! If the previous owners had seen the added drain trick it would have saved three replacement backflow preventer at $250 each. Hope to see you at the SoDa Row concert series!

[@user-cf8ir6iy6y]

I did some work for Kennecott in the 80's. It was one of the few individual man-made things visible from space.

[@erikwalters5142]

P 3 ~~ I believe my ex made that list recently as well!

[@AC-pm2im]

Thanks. This was a good refresher for me. I watch the installer turn on the system last year, but it was good to get a refresher. Your's was spot on. Thanks again.

[@robertbaker6082]

Shouldn't the (4) test ports and #1 and # 2 shutoff be turn halfway open/closed after the winterization?

[@hunter3441]

When you are introducing water into your sprinkler lines the water should be let in slowly as NOT to plow out a Sprinkler. DO NO open the valve all the way!!!

[@Smoothgroup1]

2 years I've had a new sprinkler system and been paying $60 to get my system back up after the winter but not the third year thanks to your video. What about a winterizing video? Thanks

[@TheAvanco]

Beautiful view, thanks for the video

[@christophermorton769]

Hello, I have a green box in my yard and it fills with water. Is there something that needs to be turned off inside the green yard box?

[@bi0lizard1]

You have a lovely home and neighborhood. Ty for the video it certainly helped me out.

[@Biblio_Junkie]

Very helpful!

[@kristiemusashimiyamotokmfi3547]

Great explanation! Thank you.

[@kid0h0]

Thanks! It totally helped me figure out what I was doing wrong

[@martyworksalot4168]

What kind of raspberries are those? They look very healthy and great

[@MrLuisjimenez1990]

Thanks for the video we are also in salt lake city

[@Eli-qr9hc]

I just moved to greenville sc, and am wondering how to winterize or simply shut down my Hunter x core underground lawn sprinkler . I have a BIB valve in the garage and also a water controller at the edge of the yard. I was thinking that all I need to do is cut of the BIB valve in the garage. OR do I need to also cut off the water supply at the yard? Also is there a need to run any of the zones in the yard ( I have 6 zones on .30 acre) Thank you for any details.

[@holdfastholdtrue]

Thanks for this. A question... what about the bronze circle with the 6 screws? Are we supposed to leave those screws tight or loosen them?

[@sat.RATTAN]

Hunter Sprinkler System Acting up Changed all valve diaphragms (new from HomeDepot) and solenoids (new from HomeDepot and all in closed position) Tried switching wires from back and front lawn zones at controller and results as follows: Front lawn zone works perfect, no leak at pressure vacuum breaker and starts quick Back lawn zone starts late and pressure vacuum breaker leaks during spray (even after changing wires at controller) After getting information as amateur, there is leak in back yard and i have changed two heads which originally did not come out and spray was minimal. Despite that back lawn still starts late and vacuum breaker still leaks during duration of spray. Maximum duration i manually set for 20 minutes for back lawn, still the same (starts late and vacuum breaker still leaks). You being professional have knowledge and would you please help me in fixing back lawn zone.

[@my3jeeps]

Isn't that a little aggressive. Do you ever have issues with water hammer?

[@andrenabhan1902]

Its amezing spring time where is this area ?

[@jimmyd09]

Just saved me a hundo thanks!

[@phantomwizard]

Huascaran disaster was bigger.

[@nizarsmart2119]

Great video ! Very helpful.

[@jlafber]

Thanks for the video. Very good instruction just did it myself. I noticed a couple small drops of water on the backflow preventer when I turned it on. I checked it later and looks dry. I'll keep monitoring it but is this normal?

[@jaydeee4840]

This is 4 years late, but for anyone still wondering the answer is yes. The backflow preventer requires a certain pressure to properly seal, so when you first start it on (no pressure) a little water will come through. After the system is fully pressurized, it will fully seal. If water is coming out after you've fully pressurized then it may be bad and need to be replaced.

[@mikewarren7855]

Why not just replace the bad valve?

[@WFDFC1]

Nice Job Sir

[@LinkStateOSPF]

I had a contractor winterize mine and here is what I thought was weird. I am trying to turn it on but here is where I'm at. The handles are still open. The valve screws are not parallel with the pipe. The yellow handle is closed.. Do I just turn on the yellow water valve?

[@AdamDIY]

+LinkStateOSPF Yes. Turn on the water valve. Where is yours located?

[@senaddor]

Thanks! Subscribed

[@dianejmayer2673]

Thank You!!

[@michelehart5423]

I have a system similar to yours. Are you still in Daybreak? I am in need of a few pointers. I am doing something wrong, Not sure if you are doing the helpful hints, but if so I would love to chat

[@an0nym0usn0b0dy]

thanks *u*

[@leslygarcia7646]

I have no idea how to turn on mine....

[@JenniferGoodwin]

Dude, they WERE perpendicular before you turned them parallel with the flat head. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤣🤷‍♀️

[@TheBrookeJackson]

I think he was talking about the pipes that they are on top of not that larger main pipe.