Irrigation Winterization
IRRIGATION WINTERIZATION is Here!
If you’ve experienced the climate in Northern Nevada, you understand its distinctive seasonal shifts. Reno's summers are short and hot, giving way to an extended winter where morning temperatures often dip below freezing for months.
When is the best time to shut down my IRRIGATION SYSTEM IN RENO
While there is no magic date or rule-of-thumb for our area, it is recommended to shut down and drain an irrigation system when morning lows consistently fall below freezing. While a light frost typically will not harm a system, hard freezes, especially when temperatures at night fall below 25F degrees, can lead to pipe and hose damage. It is best to wait as long as possible to shut down, if the weather allows. This gives lawns and plants that final push to absorb water in preparation for a long, dormant season.
What does irrigation winterization look like?
- Properly shutting off and winterizing an irrigation system involves several steps, including:
- Turning off the water irrigation water supply
- Draining and opening a vacuum breaker
- Draining the stop and waste valve, so that most water in the system drains out
- Draining sub turn-off valves in all station valve boxes
- Testing to ensure house water works, but irrigation is turned off
Turning off an irrigation controller timer, is not necessary, but may give you peace of mind. In addition, blowing out remaining water in the lines may further reduce likelihood of winter freeze damage.
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