the release of which (from the open sprinklers) permits the water pressure to open a valve known as a dry pipe valve. The water then flows into the piping system and out the opened sprinklers. A ...

Ok, software done; on to the relay controller box! [danman]’s sprinkler system has four 12V AC valves that need wrangling, and no data cables, necessitating the wireless setup. Initially ...

Other damage caused by freezing includes broken valves, cracked sprinkler heads, or sprinkler lines that no longer work. As if all of this wasn't enough to worry about, sprinkler water that floods ...

Start by turning off the water supply to the sprinkler system. The shut-off valve should be on the home's side of the backflow preventer. It's common for the valve to be in a box just under the ...

Turn off your sprinkler system at the controller. 2. Drain the system to remove standing water from the pipes. Most systems have a drain valve or require manual draining. 3. Cover any above-ground ...

Starting with your sprinkler system, Woodard says to completely shut it off and drain all the water from your pipes. Close the valves and release any water by using a screwdriver to turn the test ...