r/Irrigation

We moved into this house last fall and haven't winterized the system before.

First pic is the backflow preventer. There is no blow out valve downstream, including in the boxes with the solenoid heads.

Second pic is in our basement. To the right is the supply, to the left goes to the backflow preventer. There's another valve to the left.

Everything I've read indicates you want to hook the compressor up downstream of the backflow preventer. Although I have read if you regulate the pressure, its fine

So 2 questions

1. Is it safe to blow out the system from this valve?

2. The shut off is right next to this port, how do I make sure that I'm blowing air into the irrigation system and not the water supply!

Thanks!

Looking for advice on capping this sprinkler head. I have a rainbird 1800. Long story short, this head is in the middle of our patio and not needed. I bought two of the rainbird 1800 caps and both spray/leak when attached and running the line. I checked the o ring was secured inside before capping. Since both are leaking I’m wondering if the threads on the body are leaking or if there’s something else I’m missing here. Appreciate any advice!

I have a king innovation “king 95” milliamp that I have zero use for and can’t seem to find any buyers on my local FB marketplace. It’s pretty much brand new and works perfectly fine

I had luck in this group once before and decided to try again. I have already checked AI and Sprinkler Warehouse with no luck. I need help identifying this part. It is the small rubber plug that has deteriorated. I need to know the part name or number so I can order a new one. There is no manufacturer name or part # on the pump header or manifold. I have taken out the gasket and other parts and cleaned them with no luck. I think it is this plug that is causing the leak. Any help is appreciated.

Can’t make this up

Bought a new home in MA and found what appears to be some model of in-ground sprinkler system. Problem is, I have no clue how it works. Does anyone have any info on how to get this thing running?

look, if I would’ve been told upfront that I was gonna lose most of the features after 4 to 5 years, then I wouldn’t be pissed, but how can you move to a subscription model and not grandfather people in or let me know upfront?

I have a hunter pro sprinkler in this location and was wondering what the best nozzle would be to put on it to water this narrow section next to my porch. The nozzle that it has on it only waters about half the length of the area and also blast into the fence and floods.

As you can see from the picture, the old one is champion, with 2.5 inch inlet and outlet center-to-center distance; the new valve is rainbird and the distance is 3.75 inch. I bought two 45 degree connectors, but the minimum displacement I could get is 1.5 inch.

Any suggestions? Is 2.5 inch valve available?