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What Is an Irrigation System Blowout?
An irrigation system blowout uses compressed air to remove water from the lines before winter. The appointment should also cover your equipment, access and any work that still needs attention.
What an irrigation system blowout covers
Start with a list of what waters your property. That includes the lawn zones, garden lines, controllers and any separate hose timers. Tell the office about equipment you cannot identify. A six-zone lawn system and a separate garden timer may need different preparation, even though they serve the same yard.
Blowout is one part of winterization
Rain Bird describes several ways to remove water, depending on the installation. Your technician should choose the method for your system and check which parts need separate care. Before the visit, gather the equipment details you have. Leave unfamiliar fittings alone instead of trying to find a compressor connection yourself.
Reference: Rain Bird: How Do I Winterize My Irrigation System?
What to ask when the work is finished
Ask which zones were completed, how the controller was left and whether anything needs follow-up. For example, a locked equipment room may leave part of the job unfinished. Keep those notes with your property records so the next person working on the system knows its condition.
Questions and answers
Common questions
Is blowout the same as shutting off the timer?
No. A timer setting and the physical closing work are separate items to confirm.
Does a blowout include repairs?
Ask for the written scope. Do not assume a seasonal closing includes every repair discovered.
Request irrigation closing
Call us with your address, known zone count and any access questions. We can discuss the work and confirm an available appointment.
Equipment references: Rain Bird: How Do I Winterize My Irrigation System?
Use the instructions for the installed equipment. This guide does not replace an on-site assessment.
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