Freeze Protection
Hard freezes are rare here, but when one comes the backflow device is the part most likely to crack. A few minutes of prep prevents it. Call (346) 627-2444.
Before a hard freeze
- Turn the controller off
- Close the irrigation shut-off valve
- Drain the backflow device
- Wrap the device and exposed pipe
After
Open the shut-off slowly, check for spray at the backflow device and for leaks in the yard, and run each zone. Read freeze prep for sprinklers.
Why the backflow device
Most of the system is buried, and a few inches of soil protect it through a short freeze. The backflow device is above ground near the house, made of brass, and full of water. When that water freezes, it expands and can crack the body or damage the parts inside. The February 2021 winter storm cracked a lot of them across the Houston area. Shutting off, draining and wrapping the device before a hard freeze prevents most of that damage.
Questions people ask us
Do I need to blow out my lines?
My backflow cracked. Can it be fixed?
Sprinklers acting up? Give us a call.
Tell us what the system is doing and where you are. Most calls turn out to be a broken head, a stuck valve, a leak or a controller problem, and a few questions on the phone usually tell us which.
Call (346) 627-2444