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  • Alternate Rain - How to Start Up Your Sprinkler

    Alternate Rain - How to Start Up Your Sprinkler

    Is your lawn ready for the growing season? Properly restarting your irrigation system after a long winter is crucial to avoid burst pipes and ensure efficient watering. In this video, the experts at Alternate Rain show you the safe, step-by-step process for a successful spring sprinkler start-up.

  • Alternate Rain - How to Start Up Your Sprinkler

    Alternate Rain - How to Start Up Your Sprinkler

    Ready to bring your lawn back to life? Our comprehensive Sprinkler Start-Up Guide takes the guesswork out of your spring maintenance. From locating your main shut-off valve to properly adjusting your backflow preventer, we provide a clear, visual walkthrough to help you get your irrigation system running smoothly and efficiently. Watch the video below to ensure a leak-free start to your growing season.

  • Alternate Rain - How to Winterize Your Sprinkler

    Alternate Rain - How to Winterize Your Sprinkler

    Don’t let the winter freeze catch your irrigation system off guard! In this video, we walk you through the final, crucial step of winterizing your sprinkler system. Even after the water is shut off, your valves need to be electronically opened to allow the underground pipes to drain completely. We show you how to use your controller's "Manual Start" function to cycle through every zone, ensuring no water is left trapped to freeze and cause expensive pipe bursts.