Starting up your sprinkler system in the spring

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[rudyreynosa]

Best video on YouTube for this subject. Thanks

[ronaldcrump]

Just the information I was looking for...thanks for the assist

[MillenniumFalcon]

Thank you so much. Your video was immensely helpful.

[scotthauser]

This video really helped me get my zones up and running !Thanks !!!

[sheldonmckinlay]

Do you have something on how to winterize? Thank you.

[hune]

Just moved into a new to me home. I have this sames valve setup in the ground. Is that round box next to it your water main and did you need to turn that on?

[michealferrell]

So how would you clean the valve seeing it has no filter? And why is my box filled up with sand ? I’m from Texas

[nicelygolden]

Where can I find this box? I can't find this box underground.

[shy]

Thanks this is very helpful, but I have not been able to find out what you do in the garage please let me know how to do the next step please

[yourlocalcontracter]

mine looks just like that same box but all plastec what do i do?

[Redacted]

what if i open both valves and no water comes in?

[frauleinhohenzollern]

Well I also have a long special tool I need to turn these other valves deep in the ground and nobody is telling about those. So aggravating. I've done all of this and still sprinklers won't come on. I just don't get it.

[KBradAdams]

Why is my box always full of water? It is a brand new system?

[TenlySierra]

my sprinkler system doesnt have any valves like that. it has the main water shut off and one valve that you can open or close. but when I open it...water starts coming into the ground hole. dont think that is supposed to happen. Its an old system maybe? cant seem to find anyone that can tell me what to do with it. maybe youve seen one like that?

[gerg]

I have sprinkler valves but not that green box, can’t find it and previous owners never turned on the sprinkler sys :(

[gingerclark]

how do you turn on the sprinkler system from inside the house

[JM-nhyp]

These systems are all different. Yes there are similarities. But he is speaking about specific details, not generalities. Many are not in the yard and not even under ground

[cdarting]

I’ve never heard of a system where you turn off the water and drain the lines.

[Cavnasty]

You should never blow air through your backflow assembly using the test cocks. I can’t tell if it’s an RP or DC. Either way it shouldn’t be installed in the ground. Cmon guys!

[gringoloco]

Just FYI to the public you have to also turn on the main valve for the sprinkler system inside your house (usually in the basement). There are other videos that show how to do this. Typically there is a valve for the whole house and then a 2nd handle or valve for the sprinkler system. I think you're supposed to leave this green cover valves closed while you turn those on inside the house. Then come up to the yard, and follow the video instructions above. Just FYI I am not an expert by any means just a homeowner who noticed a major miss in this video.