BlogHere is a 10 Step Simple Process to drain vacuum breaker to prevent freeze damage:
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Step 1: First go to controller and turn on first zone manual to start system running. |
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Step 2: Find main shut off valve, you will here water running thru pipe. |
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Step 3: Find main shut off valve, you will here water running thru pipe.Go to vaccum breaker and with standard screw driver open both test cocks. |
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Step 4: Second test cock open. |
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Step 5: Remove lower drain cap or open hose spicot. |
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Step 6: Turn ball valve to 45 degree angle to not trap water. |
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Step 7: Turn ball valve to 45 degree angle to not trap water. |
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Step 8: Turn ball valve to 45 degree angle to not trap water. |
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Step 9: In basement open any inside drains. Drain water into bucket, this will prevent any damage to the system during freeze condition. |
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Step 10: Call Old Faithful Sprinklers at (734)454-3704 for a winteration appointment. |
