How to protect your sprinkler system during a cold snap

Here in Colorado it's not uncommon for us to have cold snaps in early fall. What's a cold snap? It's when we get one day of freezing temperatures and then the temps go back up the next day. When this happens you want to drain your sprinkler backflow so that it doesn't freeze but then easily turn it back on a few days later to continue your fall watering schedule. In this video John teaches us how to do just that!

[@1KulHndLuk]

Fantastic timing and instruction Sir! Thanks for sharing your wisdom, definitely give you call when its time for the full winterization.

[@CastleRockSprinklerService]

Luke Ribich thanks Like

[@fjzucco]

Good advice, thank you John. I will make sure to call your company when I need sprinkler help. Excellent video--gets right to the point and explains it well.

[@CastleRockSprinklerService]

Thanks Frank.

[@jbsims7959]

Excellent video and advice. Thank you very much!

[@christina_of_the_masses]

Thank you John for this. I have used this company for a few years and everyone is professional and polite. Already scheduled my winterization in Sep.👍

[@CastleRockSprinklerService]

Christina Thanks for your kind comments and business. John

[@smschwartz]

Excellent video!

[@beckymay6416]

Thank you so much for this timely and helpful video!

[@CastleRockSprinklerService]

Becky May you are welcome Becky

[@claudiarandall6971]

Excellent video and very timely. Thank you John. We also scheduled our winterization appointment. Great reminder, thanks so much.

[@CastleRockSprinklerService]

Claudia Randall Thanks Claudia. I appreciate your business.

[@Wanderlust073]

Good video - going to share it with some neighbors

[@CastleRockSprinklerService]

Wanderlust073 Thanks for passing it along

[@chazceena7594]

Thanks John!

[@CastleRockSprinklerService]

Chuck Buckner absolutely. Glad you found it helpful man.

[@jamesestrada82]

Thanks John! When opening the valves to 45 degrees, they’re to be left open at 45 degrees until the cold snap passes correct?

[@CastleRockSprinklerService]

James Estrada yes, that is correct.

[@jamesestrada82]

@Castle Rock Sprinkler Service: Thank you Sir!

[@kschaefs]

Hi, John! Katie Hom here. I was wondering if you could please send the link for the backflow cover? Thanks for the great informative video! Worked like a charm!

[@CastleRockSprinklerService]

Hi Katie. Good to know the video was helpful for you. Yes, below, is a link to a good quality insulated cover. I keep my backflow covered year around.
www.amazon.com/dp/B07WTYBXWS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_tlxyFbX87QP8Z

[@kschaefs]

Thanks, John! You're the best!!

[@CastleRockSprinklerService]

@@kschaefs Thanks for the kind words!

[@danielleculler6907]

What do you do if there's no valve off the basement shutoff line?!

[@CastleRockSprinklerService]

Danielle Culler The shut off could be in the garage or outside in the ground. Some areas of Castle Rock have a separate waterline for the irrigation system which comes from the street.

[@CastleRockSprinklerService]

Danielle Culler is your water heater for the house in the garage by chance ?

[@danielleculler6907]

@@CastleRockSprinklerService We think we figured it out. We located where it came in and there was no drain valve there, but the spigot cam into the same main feed from the water line. There were valves there, so we opened them up and got a few cups of water out. Plus we wrapped the outside pipes with towels and trash bags and said a little prayer! Thank you too much for replying tonight, that means a lot!!! I plan on calling soon to see about making a winterization appointment. God bless!