{"id":6292,"date":"2022-09-28T08:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-09-28T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wplawinc.com\/?p=6292"},"modified":"2022-09-08T14:33:14","modified_gmt":"2022-09-08T18:33:14","slug":"its-not-too-early-to-think-about-protecting-your-pipes-for-winter-3-things-to-consider-doing-now%ef%bf%bc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wplawinc.com\/its-not-too-early-to-think-about-protecting-your-pipes-for-winter-3-things-to-consider-doing-now%ef%bf%bc","title":{"rendered":"It\u2019s Not Too Early to Think About Protecting Your Pipes for Winter. 3 Things to Consider Doing Now"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/wplawinc.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/blog-4-web.png\" alt=\"freezing pipes\" class=\"wp-image-6293\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>With fall upon us and winter right around the corner, do you know <a href=\"\/\">how to protect pipes from freezing<\/a>? &nbsp;It\u2019s not too early to take some simple steps to protect your irrigation system and prevent costly repairs. &nbsp;Here are three things to consider now, before the cool weather arrives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#1: Shut it Down<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first step to winterizing your sprinkler system and how to keep pipes from freezing is to shut off the system. &nbsp;Start by turning off the main water valve that leads to the irrigation system, usually near the water meter. &nbsp;Next, turn off the timer so it won\u2019t signal to turn on the water to the sprinklers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>#2: Drain the System<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In South Carolina, winter watering usually isn\u2019t necessary. &nbsp;We get enough rain to compensate for the lack of irrigation during the cold months. &nbsp;Because of this, you can safely drain your sprinkler system to protect it from the cold without worrying about the health of your lawn. &nbsp;Blowing all remaining water out of the pipes is the best way to prevent freezing, as even a quarter inch of water can freeze and cause the line to crack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-protect-the-exposed-parts\"><strong>#3: Protect the Exposed Parts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Any above-ground or exposed components require protection in the winter. &nbsp;You can wrap the main shut-off, backflow preventer, and some exposed pipes in insulation to keep them from freezing and cracking. &nbsp;Insulation pouches are also available for purchase that slide over the backflow preventer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re unsure how to protect pipes from freezing or approach some of the steps above, fear not. &nbsp;We\u2019ve got you covered. &nbsp;Reach out to <a href=\"\/contact-us\">W.P. 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