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In order to turn the water on inside the house, please follow these steps:
1. Turn the lower ball valve (2) so it is the opposite direction of the pipe as shown in the picture
2. Go inside and close the drain.
3. Slowly open the valve to turn the water on to the system.
4. Outside, close #3 and #4 with a regular screwdriver.
5. Turn handle #2 so it is parallel with the pipe.
With unpredictable Spring temperatures, if you are concerned about your system freezing after the Activation, please follow these steps:
Follow the pipe from your backflow back to the shut-off valve inside the house.
Turn the ball valve 90 degrees. (Older systems may have a gate valve which will be turned clockwise until tight.) SEE PHOTOS BELOW.
In most cases, there is a drain above this valve. With a bucket under it, open the drain to allow water to drain out. Once drained, you should shut the drain.
When temps warm up enough for you to be comfortable to water, slowly turn the ball valve or gate valve back on. SEE PHOTOS BELOW.
Sprinkler Activation and Winterization - Starts at $160
Spring Activation
Water is turned on
Controller programmed
Sprinkler heads visually inspected for proper operation
Includes First Hour of labor for repairs-parts billed separately
Winterization
Removal of existing water from lines with an air compressor
All valves are set to their proper positions
Sprinkler Repairs
Granulawn services all types of irrigation systems for both residential and commercial customers. If your repair requires you to be present, we will schedule your repair for a morning or afternoon, and have the tech call you in route.
Sprinkler Installation
We use quality Rain Bird components for a sprinkler system that will perform for years. We also offer 12 Months Same As Cash financing!
Granulawn is a Rain Bird Select Contractor and provides the highest level of care and attention for all your sprinkler system needs. Our specialist will create a water efficient and reliable system that will insure complete coverage to your turf and landscaping. Your irrigation needs will be coordinated from start to finish by our professionals. Emphasis is on quality and personalized customer service from the initial consultation to the finished product. Granulawn uses only the highest quality grade Rainbird products.
Videos About Our Rain Bird Components
Rain Bird Wi-Fi Enabled Controllers
5000 Series Rotor
LNK WiFi Module
1804 PRS Spray
Helpful Videos
How a Sprinkler System Works
A sprinkler system 101 video from Rain Bird.
Adjusting Rain Bird 5000 Rotors
A short video to help with the adjustment of the 5000 series rotor.
Adjusting Rain Bird T-Bird Rotors
Some of our older systems may still have the T-Bird rotors operational. Here is how to adjust the rotor.
Sprinkler Winterization
The why's and how's of preparing your sprinkler system for winter.
Backflows
Basic info on sprinkler system backflow preventors.
