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, ...

DENVER — As the grass begins to turn green across the state, many are wondering when is the best time to turn on a sprinkler system. Denver Water recommends waiting until after the last freeze, ...

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

WE’RE ENJOYING SOME NICE FALL TEMPERATURES, BUT WINTER IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER. WE’VE ALREADY HAD ONE FREEZE THIS SEASON, BUT BEFORE A LONG, DEEP FREEZE, WE’RE FINDING OUT HOW TO SAVE MONEY AND ...

Houses with installed sprinkler systems are more common than they were even a decade ago. But many people don’t know those sprinkler systems have a PVB, or pressure vacuum breaker, that needs to be ...

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