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Cap-off Sprinkler head and winterizing

10 years ago

I have few sprinkler heads I would like to cap-off due to garden redesign. I can simply do it but what will happen when winterizing the system? I don't want to re-dig in and add the head back to get the water out of the pipe. Any suggestion?

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klem1
10 years ago
If you use a low point drain,the sealed risers will drain,just takes an extra 45 minutes.
jhome2007
Original Author
10 years ago
Usually the winterizing process involves an air compressor to force the water coming out of the heads. Then turning on the lower point drain to let the rest of water coming out (it is in my basement). Would that be sufficient to just use the lower point drain?
jhome2007
Original Author
10 years ago
Usually the winterizing process involves an air compressor to force the water coming out of the heads. Then turning on the lower point drain to let the rest of water coming out (it is in my basement). Would that be sufficient to just use the lower point drain?
klem1
10 years ago
Use the prescribed method to winterize same as you always have. The caped risers will not make one whit difference other than needing a little extra time to drain.

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