How to easily turn on an irrigation or sprinkler system after winter

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  • Опубликовано: 16 июн 2024
  • Turning on a sprinkler system in the south after the winter (De-winterize) It is easy to start up your sprinkler system.
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    1. Turn off/close the incoming valve at your backflow preventer.
    2. Close both test cock valves
    3. Turn your main water to your sprinkler on.
    4. Close the outgoing valve of your backflow preventer
    5. Open the incoming valve at your backflow preventer
    6. Open the outgoing valve of your backlow preventer
    Intro (0:00)
    Removing Dekorra Insulation (0:25)
    Removing Electrical HEat Trace (0:40)
    Turning off Backflow Valves (0:50)
    Turning on Main Water (1:30)
    Closing Backflow Out Valve (2:20)
    Opening Backflow Valves (2:40)
    Last Valve to open (3:00)
    Last Remarks (3:20)
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Комментарии • 89

  • @BrettRuiz585
    @BrettRuiz585 Месяц назад +15

    This is my 4th year in a row watching this video. Thank you!

  • @MCRD1086
    @MCRD1086 2 месяца назад +4

    Watch your video every year when I go to turn on my sprinklers. Thx for the easy to follow instructions 👍

  • @brucerennie9744
    @brucerennie9744 4 года назад +33

    Thanks you so much for putting this together. In the past I was intimidated because I wasn't sure of the steps and was paying to have the lawn service company I use to air purge the system at the end of the season. A couple of min of my time with your video and I was good to go. Thanks for saving me money, but more importantly I really appreciate the education.

  • @xpedwalkx
    @xpedwalkx 3 года назад +5

    Just used this video to turn our sprinkler system back on for the summer. Thanks for the simple precise directions!

  • @Danger30Q
    @Danger30Q Месяц назад +3

    3rd year of watching this video - thank you.

  • @BoiJWest318
    @BoiJWest318 2 месяца назад +2

    Thank you for posting this. Got my system back and running again!

  • @weliveforvacations5203
    @weliveforvacations5203 2 года назад +3

    Thanks. Just did mine today successfully thanks to your video. Called my sprinkler guy a couple of weeks ago to turn it on. He said "it would be some time in July before he could get to it." LOL. Needless to say, he's no longer my sprinkler guy. With this, and other videos on RUclips, I may not need a sprinkler guy ever again.

  • @weatherlye71
    @weatherlye71 3 года назад +5

    You just saved me some money! I could NOT get my system back on so I found this, I watched it, and it worked. THANK YOU!

  • @Javii96
    @Javii96 3 года назад +11

    Awesome! I tried doing it before this video and my back flow preventer valve was shooting water out like a waterfall. I thought I would have to call a plumber, but after watching your video I was able to get the sprinklers up and running. Cannot thank you enough!!

  • @SuperTurbineTech
    @SuperTurbineTech 2 года назад +3

    Short and to the point. Thanks, man!

  • @ihabalwaili
    @ihabalwaili 3 года назад +6

    Thanks man this is awesome you have no idea how the simple thing help me

  • @joannhoward503
    @joannhoward503 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you for this easy instruction checklist. You really saved my lawn.

  • @larryjoe1357
    @larryjoe1357 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for refreshing me on turning on my system, it has been a while since I have done one.

  • @smile30981
    @smile30981 2 года назад +2

    SO helpful, thank you! I had to turn off my sprinklers for a May freeze in CO and I was having trouble turning them on correctly LOL Thanks!

  • @michaelfowler8305
    @michaelfowler8305 Год назад +2

    Use this video every spring 😂 Thank you!!

  • @fatmehb3978
    @fatmehb3978 2 месяца назад

    Just used this video again! It was a life saver last year and a great reminder this season!

  • @Devoid584
    @Devoid584 Месяц назад

    Best video on RUclips! Always need to remind myslef how to do this every year

  • @asmrsomnium7389
    @asmrsomnium7389 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for the video! It helped immensely!

  • @AZ_sunshine
    @AZ_sunshine 2 года назад +2

    excellent video. thanks for taking the time to help others!

  • @syzygm
    @syzygm Год назад +2

    Im glad I watched your video because water shot out of the top of mine when I was turning it on; that didn't happen in the other videos I watched. If I had not have watched yours I would have freaked out lol.

  • @donkegerreis8561
    @donkegerreis8561 2 года назад +1

    Thanks!! Easy to understand and very helpful!!

  • @julieisaacson610
    @julieisaacson610 3 года назад +1

    Thank you so much for making this video. It was so helpful to us today! Regards, JULIE from NJ

  • @samrash7159
    @samrash7159 Год назад +2

    Thanks, I'm always confused. Eventually I get it going. I followed your instructions and got it done first time. Lake Conroe area, TX

  • @kathleenl4086
    @kathleenl4086 2 года назад +2

    This helps me every year!!

  • @gerardtorres8600
    @gerardtorres8600 Год назад +1

    Thank you for saving me lots of stress!

  • @tennisdude2004
    @tennisdude2004 Год назад +1

    Love how your water main is like 6 inches inside that cover instead of 6 feet down like mine 😂 gotta love the frost line in Texas

  • @lcdoramonramos2010
    @lcdoramonramos2010 4 месяца назад +1

    Thanks for taking the time to make this video. It helped me a lot, brother! 🙌🏼💪🏼🙏🏻

  • @valeriemiller3731
    @valeriemiller3731 2 года назад

    Very good explanation..easy to understand for granny

  • @ShanaeMonique
    @ShanaeMonique Год назад +1

    Thanks for this video. Very helpful!

  • @frankhanna2615
    @frankhanna2615 3 года назад +25

    your a legend this one company wanted to charge me 95 dollars just so they could turn on something so simple

    • @DPRyan-vd5pp
      @DPRyan-vd5pp 2 месяца назад

      You’re lucky…here in Denver Colorado they charged us 110 last year….we’re going to try and do it ourselves this spring!

    • @barahona941
      @barahona941 2 месяца назад +2

      Thanks for your time and sharing your knowledge.
      I'm saving $200.

    • @omnipresentvideo7686
      @omnipresentvideo7686 Месяц назад

      I'd rather do it myself too, but if you can't you pay. They have vehicle costs and labor costs, etc. It's worth learning to do things like this when you can.

  • @kurtpennington9732
    @kurtpennington9732 11 месяцев назад +1

    great video... simple and quick!

  • @RedWings193
    @RedWings193 17 дней назад

    Now we oppppeneh this one. Thank you!

  • @deborastrick4414
    @deborastrick4414 2 года назад

    Great video and content, thanks so much!

  • @casiopea1953
    @casiopea1953 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank you
    Very helpful information ℹ️

  • @MomAsol
    @MomAsol 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing this is very helpful

  • @b.a.berean9988
    @b.a.berean9988 Год назад +1

    Thank you so much. Very helpful

  • @juliosansonetti2720
    @juliosansonetti2720 Год назад +1

    Thanks man this video was very helpful 👌

  • @user-cc7mi1kk3f
    @user-cc7mi1kk3f Год назад +1

    So helpful! Thank you!

  • @petejimenez425
    @petejimenez425 2 года назад +1

    Thanks helped me out too.....I live in Colorado and many many people do not use electric heaters lol just funny

  • @morganspencer2084
    @morganspencer2084 Год назад +1

    Great video! Thanks!

  • @michaelfoster7022
    @michaelfoster7022 3 года назад

    Awesome. Just saved me 70 bucks

  • @fatmehb3978
    @fatmehb3978 Год назад +1

    Thank you this was great!

  • @dankataf8626
    @dankataf8626 2 года назад +1

    Very helpful thank you

  • @terribruin9662
    @terribruin9662 Год назад +1

    You are a lifesaver. I was ready for that $400 service call because my backflow preventer kept leaking when I tried to turn on my sprinkler system this spring. After watching your video I turned the water on in the order you specified and it worked!!! Thanks so much.

  • @valeriemiller3731
    @valeriemiller3731 Год назад +1

    Thank u excellent presentation!

  • @Inspire_andrew
    @Inspire_andrew Год назад

    Thank you this helped me

  • @user-dd3uj5cj4z
    @user-dd3uj5cj4z 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for the video!

  • @tdmcdevitt
    @tdmcdevitt Месяц назад +1

    The part that was off for me was the part where you turned the red dial counterclockwise. I did that and it case the underground box to fill up with water.

    • @VingMedia
      @VingMedia  Месяц назад

      You have a leak.

    • @tdmcdevitt
      @tdmcdevitt Месяц назад

      @@VingMedia Hm. really? Once I turned the red valve back to where it was everything worked fine.

  • @Mitten_
    @Mitten_ 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you!!

  • @sotjin4
    @sotjin4 10 месяцев назад +1

    Thank you very much.

  • @MountainJack28
    @MountainJack28 2 года назад

    thank you brother

  • @AlejandroGutierrez-nh1xd
    @AlejandroGutierrez-nh1xd 3 года назад +1

    Great video! but i have a question. I Have a Cable that is attached to that do i need to connect it for it to run properly or can i leav it dissconected?

  • @NSted
    @NSted Год назад +1

    Thank you!

  • @JesusMartinez-hd3ju
    @JesusMartinez-hd3ju Год назад +1

    Thank you

  • @camocowboy2254
    @camocowboy2254 Месяц назад

    Do you have to open the two screws? Great video.

  • @isaacuzeta9049
    @isaacuzeta9049 2 года назад

    I have an orange metal lid similar to this by my valve on side of house but it says open/lock and when I turn it the lid won’t come up like it’s locked. My main city water is on and sprinklers are fairly new. Also basement irrigation valve is on. Could there be a valve under this small metal lid with a switch?

  • @jonathansoto-iz3gu
    @jonathansoto-iz3gu 7 месяцев назад

    I never winterize my system since I l live in the valley it’s always hot in the December

  • @JordanRugg53
    @JordanRugg53 3 года назад +7

    Do you have a video for winterize?

    • @Javii96
      @Javii96 3 года назад

      He does, I just found it.
      ruclips.net/video/F-lCVyv3bJc/видео.html

  • @jamesgreen1486
    @jamesgreen1486 6 дней назад

    My turn on valve are in the ground can you show me a video on the valve in the ground

  • @youbob2tube
    @youbob2tube 3 года назад

    at 3:14 min mine, poppet drops and starts chugging water. I have replaced inside parts already. Any ideas?

  • @kenlee8176
    @kenlee8176 Год назад

    How do I winterize this?

  • @garrettnobles8956
    @garrettnobles8956 2 года назад

    What happens if I turn my system back on like this and water starts coming out of part of my sprinkler system?

  • @livbuilds2818
    @livbuilds2818 2 года назад

    Ok nice but what do I do if it froze? And when you open the top valve it sprays?

    • @VingMedia
      @VingMedia  2 года назад

      Time to call your plumber because there was still water in it and the thing froze.

  • @Tinyteacher1111
    @Tinyteacher1111 2 года назад

    I have a couple questions: Someone please help!
    I live in Michigan, moved into this house 2 years ago and I’m a tiny woman trying to do a lot myself. I had it thoroughly inspected, but everything has gone wrong, and it’s cost me a ton of money! I think I jinxed it!
    Regarding the sprinkler system, I had a company turn in my Rainbird sprinkler system in June, and didn’t realize it was never coming on. Duh! My grass is pathetic now, and I’m I’ve looked at You Tube videos because last month they wanted $130. to come and check it out when I’m supposed to have them turn it off next month! I have a feeling it’s something simple that they missed.
    Anyway, I have that setup that you are dealing with; however, when I turn on the main valve, it bubbles on top, but there’s a leak in the piping. Can I just fix it with plumber’s putty or something? It’s at a connection. Also, I do t see a main water valve anywhere. Did you say it might be in the house?
    It also has a faucet on the other pipe that is for the side of the house.
    Thanks for the tip on covering that faucet up and heating it for the winter. I used to do that at my other house, but moved to a condo for a while, snd now I forgot about that. 💕💫

  • @berto70593
    @berto70593 Месяц назад

    @Ving Media can i do the same thing with a Rachio system? it looks similar

    • @VingMedia
      @VingMedia  Месяц назад +1

      Yes you can

    • @berto70593
      @berto70593 Месяц назад

      @@VingMedia thanks

    • @berto70593
      @berto70593 Месяц назад

      @@VingMedia ya nothing work for me water went everywhere(outside) i will wait it out. i have the Zurn Wilikins 720A

    • @VingMedia
      @VingMedia  Месяц назад

      @@berto70593 you have a leak

    • @berto70593
      @berto70593 Месяц назад

      @@VingMedia no its not a leak. water only came out when i turn the water on. its like one of the Stoppers were not stopping. i may have to get a new 720A

  • @shosha1771
    @shosha1771 Год назад

    I can’t find any of these in my backyard 😭 I don’t know how to do it

  • @88Petry
    @88Petry 4 года назад +2

    How come every video I find, shows a vacuum breaker outside of the house but my irrigation system doesn't have this? All I have is a main shutoff inside my house and a connection on the outside to hook an airline to, for blowing the lines out for winter.

    • @VingMedia
      @VingMedia  4 года назад +2

      You may want to look at your local codes. Most places require a vacuum breaker or backflow prevention device. In colder locations, this maybe located indoors since you mentioned that you have an airline to blow out the lines. If this is located indoors, you do not have to winterize the vacuum breaker. This video shows the common installation in warmer climates or southern US states.

    • @88Petry
      @88Petry 4 года назад +1

      @@VingMedia The guy who installed it used check valves in the lines

    • @VingMedia
      @VingMedia  4 года назад

      @@88Petry A check valve can be used. It is also a backflow preventer device as it only allows water to go one way. Again, you may want to look at your local codes for what they require.

  • @sp00f34
    @sp00f34 2 года назад

    where is the sprinkler system? do i have to go outside?

  • @dmarcarelli
    @dmarcarelli 3 года назад +1

    If you winterize your system there is no need for insulation or heat tape....

    • @VingMedia
      @VingMedia  3 года назад +2

      That heat tape cost me $5 cause I got it cheap. and I had it lying around. Your bottom valve can still crack. That’s why it’s there. There are many other things you can do like add a drain. This is just an example. This video is not meant for upgrading or changing the system when it was installed by the original builder.

    • @MixingGBP
      @MixingGBP 3 года назад

      Yeah, my system has a pipe plug that drains the water out of this area. I just remove it and tape it to the pipe for winterization. In the spring, I just reinstall the plug.

  • @TheBrethrenGuerrero
    @TheBrethrenGuerrero 4 месяца назад +1

    Thank you