question winterization lawn sprinkler system

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Posted by BA on November 5, 2006, 11:47 pm
 
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hi,

I recently bought a house and am trying to determine if I must do any
winterization for the sprinkler system.

I live in northern utah (does get cold in the winter).  my sprinker lines
are made of poly-pipe (the black pipe).

I surely want to avoid pipes freezing and bursting (if that is indeed
possible).

a friend earlier today told me if my sprinker lines are poly-pipe then it is
very unlikely they would freeze and burst).

I all the sprinkler line are underground.

can someone tell me if I need to do any winterization or am I OK to do
nothing (but shutoff the main water valve)?

all responses are much appreciated.

BA
kaysville, UT
 




Posted by Eggs Zachtly on November 6, 2006, 5:20 am
 BA said:


You need to blow out all of the lines with compressed air. As it's your
first year with the system, it's probably best to hire a sprinkler service
company to do it.

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Posted by Mike on November 6, 2006, 10:46 am
 

Most new installiations include the service for free the first year, too bad
his didnt!
But defently get it blown out. Pipe if filled with water WILL burst if
frozen.