Many saw their first freeze of the season this past weekend in southern Colorado. As the cold season creeps in there are ...
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How To Winterize Your Sprinkler System

Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...
The Fort Collins area is expected to receive freezing temperatures Tuesday night and lows reaching the teens by the weekend. That means you need to drain the water from your sprinkler system or you ...
Having water in your yard where you need it is a real blessing. Remember, people used to have to carry it by hand. But come winter, those hoses, pipes, and valves are susceptible to the cold. As the ...
WE’RE ENJOYING SOME NICE FALL TEMPERATURES, BUT WINTER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. WE’VE ALREADY HAD ONE FREEZE THIS SEASON, BUT BEFORE A LONG, DEEP FREEZE, WE’RE FINDING OUT HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND ...
DENVER, Colorado — The incoming winter storm that is forecast to arrive on the Front Range Thursday and Friday has many Coloradans wondering if they should blow out their sprinkler lines early. While ...
Home irrigation systems are incredibly convenient; they make it easy to keep your lawn and garden lush and green without much physical labor. However, a sprinkler system can develop problems over time ...
Dear Johnnie: Last year our sprinkler line was cut by NextLight when they installed equipment in our back yard. We did not discover the damage until this year when we activated the sprinkler. We have ...