Close any open drain valves or test cocks. Open the sprinkler water supply valve. Do this slowly to avoid pressure spikes. Turn the controller back on and run each zone manually to check for leaks, ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Retired professional mechanical engineer Mike Higgins, 75, recently sent the city of St. Petersburg a letter with ideas on how to redesign backflow preventers to make them more ...

As Colorado feels its coldest temperatures since May, many are wondering when they should winterize their sprinklers.

Installing an automatic sprinkler system is one of the most effective ways to keep a lawn healthy and green, but it is also a ...

Denver residents wondering about sprinkler activation can likely proceed with caution. While the average last freeze in Denver occurs around May 5, current forecasts suggest temperatures will remain ...

DENVER (KDVR) — Longmont Public Safety is trying to stop people from taking backflow preventers but with incidents of the thefts on the rise, officials need help. The valves are found at commercial ...

What should you consider when deciding when to turn your sprinkler system back on in spring? Doing so too early can be a costly mistake, potentially leading to frozen pipes and system damage (pipe ...

HOUSTON — It’s one of the P’s that you’re told to protect whenever the Houston area gets a hard freeze – pipes. (If you don't know the other P's, they're pets, plants and people!) During a news ...

Though Houston has been treated to mild winter weather so far this year, potential freezing temperatures and extreme winter storms can damage sprinkler systems. Much of Southeast Texas will experience ...

If you installed an in-ground sprinkler system for your lawn, you know that it saves quite a bit of time versus manually lugging a hose and sprinkler around the yard. However, it also requires quite a ...

NEWARK, DE / ACCESSWIRE / December 3, 2024 / The North America Backflow Preventer Market is poised for significant growth, with an estimated value of USD 183.1 million by 2033, up from USD 120.9 ...