Protecting Your Irrigation Investment: Winter Maintenance for Sprinkler Backflow Preventers in Texas

Written By Jason Mitchell

Sprinkler backflow preventers are an essential component of your irrigation system, as they prevent contaminated water from flowing back into your drinking water supply. However, these devices can be vulnerable to freezing temperatures during the winter months. Here's what you need to know to protect your sprinkler backflow preventer and prevent damage during cold weather.

  1. Insulate the device: One of the simplest ways to protect your backflow preventer is to insulate it with a cover or insulation tape. This can help prevent freezing and damage to the device.

  2. Drain the device: If you know that freezing temperatures are on the way, it's a good idea to drain your sprinkler system and backflow preventer to remove any excess water that could freeze and cause damage.

  3. Install a freeze protection device: A freeze protection device can help protect your backflow preventer by automatically releasing pressure and draining water from the device when temperatures drop below freezing.

  4. Schedule a maintenance check: It's important to have your backflow preventer inspected and maintained regularly by a professional to ensure that it's functioning properly and to prevent any potential problems.

By taking these steps to protect your sprinkler backflow preventer, you can avoid costly repairs and ensure that your irrigation system is working properly year-round. Contact us today at Lawns and Sprinklers USA for more information on how to maintain and care for your irrigation system.

Remember to keep your irrigation system in good condition to help save water and keep your landscape looking beautiful!

Jason Mitchell

Being creative is at my core what makes me, me. I started off my career as a national touring artist that played in a country band. We played on average 180 shows a year for five years throughout the United States and Bahamas. In 2006 signed with a label in Nashville, released a few singles, got featured in some magazines (both national print magazines as well as online publications) and in 2013 my single “Stomp” was picked up and featured as The Pittsburgh Steelers game song. On November 17th 2013, one of my dreams came true as I sang The National Anthem and performed my single “Stomp” on the 50 yard line for a crowd of 50,000 plus people at Heinz Field for The Steelers vs Lions game.

While I was on the road touring in 2008 I started a digital marketing business to help other artists out called Nocturnal Music Group. I primarily focused on social campaigns for musicians and bands, driving traffic to their sites but quickly found myself getting into areas that did not involve music and also being contacted for web design as well.

I fell into photography by chance due to a client needing photos and no one being available to do it. After that I was hooked and have been shooting ever since. I’ve shot artists and bands, weddings and engagements, maternity and new borns, models, products and everything in between. I’ve also been featured in magazines both domestic and in 2020 I became an internationally published photographer.

http://jasonrmitchell.com
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