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Install automatic drain valve sprinkler system.
Open one of the sprinkler system control valves either manually or electrically from the timer to relieve pressure on the sprinkler system mainline.
Turn the sprinkler system off at the valve for the various zones.
Install drain at a 45ยบ degree angle to the ground facing down.
Slowly open the manual drain valve.
Turn off the sprinkler system mainline shut off valve.
This 1 2 male threaded valve unit automatically drains water from underground sprinkler systems after each watering cycle is complete.
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Dig small pit under drain and fill with pea gravel.
Check to see if your system has auto drain valves.
Repeat this procedure for all manual drain valves on the sprinkler system mainline.
This saves a lot of time and expense and protects your sprinkler system against rogue freezes.
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Prevents freeze damage to sprinklers and piping.
Easy to install at lowest point in piping system.
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If so simply turn off water supply open valves and allow excess water to drain from the system.
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Install drains at all low points in each line.
If you have manual drains you will need to use an air compressor with pressure between 50 100 psi.
Drains pipes and sprinklers to prevent water from freezing inside an irrigation system.
This allows for better drainage.
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Essentially the automatic drains blow out the lines every time the water is turned off.
Install at a low point in your system to drain pipes after each use to prevent freeze damage to sprinklers and piping.
Figure out where the low spots are on the line and plan on putting auto drains there.
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