1. Make sure the valve handle is turned at a 45 degree angle.
2. Wrap the backflow device in a towel.
3. Then wrap everything in a plastic bag secured with tape.
The backflow needs to be drained in order to make sure no water is left inside. Contact Ryan at Lifescape Colorado at 303-974-6315 if you don’t know how to drain the backflow. Once you have drained the water, your sprinkler system will not be operational and that’s when you are ready to have your sprinkler system winterized.
For over 50 years, Lifescape Colorado has designed, built and cared for landscapes throughout the Front Range. Whether you’re planning a new landscape or easing an existing one toward water-wise, visit LifescapeColorado.com or call 303-831-8310 to start the conversation.
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