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 ...

With an expected freeze Monday night, here is how to quickly drain your sprinkler system to prevent freeze damage, if you don't have time to blow it out. 1. Locate the main shut-off valve to your ...

Why winterize your sprinkler system? After every watering, small amounts of liquid remain in your sprinkler system, even when it sits unused for a long period. If this water is left undrained through ...

Step 1: Shut off the irrigation water supply. Locate the shut-off valve, which is typically in a green box in your yard close to the water meter. Turn the valve so it's perpendicular to the pipe to ...

How Cold Does it Have to Be for Pipes to Freeze? In early December, the temperature in Jacksonville, Fla., hit a record low of 21 degrees Fahrenheit, roughly the temperature that should start to cause ...

PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) - Panama City Beach officials are asking homeowners to turn off and drain their sprinkler system before the approaching winter storm. They say operating a sprinkler ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — Colder temperatures have ...

Madison advises residents to turn off and drain sprinkler systems, seal drafts, and insulate exposed pipes to prevent ...

SPOKANE, Wash. - With unseasonably cold weather continuing Monday, City Street Department crews are asking property owners to turn off sprinklers and sprinkler systems to avoid creating icy spots on ...

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