Sprinkler Blowout

A sprinkler blowout done correctly helps to maintain the performance and health of your sprinkler system.

The air compressor we own is the best the market has to offer the irrigation industry. It constantly monitors and maintains a safe level of air flow and pressure during the blowout. This allows us to pay closer attention to how your sprinkler system is operating. About 95% of blowout appointments will end with a clean bill of health for the system. This doesn’t mean we won’t spot issues during the blowout.

We are searching for sprinkler issues that go undetected during the spring and summer months. They may include underground pipes or connection issues, broken or punctured lines, heads that are loose or damaged, valve box leaks and vacuum breaker safety concerns to just name a few.

All too often during a spring startup we will see the evidence of a sprinkler system that was winterized by someone with very little experience causing unneeded repairs. The top three reasons for damage are uncontrollable high air pressure, connecting to the vacuum breaker incorrectly and a general lack of house plumbing knowledge. An inexperienced person doing your blowout can damage your backflow device without you knowing it.

Your backflow or vacuum breaker keeps your yard water separate from your drinking water. If it’s damaged during the blowout or not functioning correctly, it can allow contaminated water back into your homes drinking water possibly making you sick.