Myself and Cesar have had a very hard year dealing with the 97 irrigation leaks. Around August of this year we started to call our irrigation system the Dragon due to the numerous "fires" we would have to put out. Last week the irrigation system was winterized or "blown out". This is done using a large compressor that pushes air through the irrigation pipe forcing the water to be blown out.
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| The compressor is attached to the main line in our pump house. |
This practice is crucial as if it isn't done properly there will be broken pipe from the water expanding as it freezes in the pipe.
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| The air from the compressor forcing the water out. |
Every irrigation head is turned on until all the water is out of the irrigation lines and heads. Gladly the Dragon will sleep until April of 2013. Sweet dreams!!
