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How do I winterize my irrigation system?

Rain Bird

Three methods (manual drain, automatic drain, compressed-air blowout); recommends a specialist because of the risks; insulate an above-ground backflow preventer without blocking its vents. No blowout pressure is given. Page re-read on 2026-10-10.

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October 10, 2026
Region
US
Language
en

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  • Rain Bird describes three ways to empty the system (manual drain, automatic drain, compressed-air blowout), recommends a specialist because of the risks, and asks that an above-ground backflow preventer be insulated without blocking its vents or drains.