Automatic Drain Valves

If you don’t drain your sprinkler system, especially in regions with freezing temperatures, it can lead to some costly problems. Water left in your sprinkler lines can freeze and expand. This can lead to bursting pipes or even broken sprinkler heads. Damage from freezing often isn’t obvious until the system is turned back on in spring, and by then, you could be dealing with flooding, underground leaks, or patches of dead grass across your lawn. Even if you’re not in a freeze zone, failing to drain your system can still cause issues. Water naturally flows to the lowest points in your system when it shuts off, which can cause sprinkler heads at the bottom to drip for a few minutes after watering ends. This can lead to overwatering and possible erosion.