My sprinkler system was winterized this past fall. Now, I am turning it on for the 1st time this spring. I received instructions on how to do it but and unclear and could use some help clarifying them. I have included a picture below which looks just like my vacuum breaker connected to my house.
1.) I was told to make sure the valves on the vacuum breaker are fully opened and ports are closed. (I am confused as to what "valve" needs to be opened and what "port" needs to be closed)
2.) Make certain bleeder screws on valves are tight. (Are these the test cocks as they are labeled in the picture, and if so do you just turn them to the right to tighten?)
3.) Drain cap in basement is tight (I know how to do this since I watched them do it last fall)
4.) Turn water on in basement (Pretty straight forward by turning on shut off valve slowly)
5.) Pressurize vacuum breaker (Is there a specific valve to turn on the vacuum breaker or will turning on the water in the basement simply pressurize the vacuum breaker?)
Thanks in advance,
Ryan
1.) I was told to make sure the valves on the vacuum breaker are fully opened and ports are closed. (I am confused as to what "valve" needs to be opened and what "port" needs to be closed)
2.) Make certain bleeder screws on valves are tight. (Are these the test cocks as they are labeled in the picture, and if so do you just turn them to the right to tighten?)
3.) Drain cap in basement is tight (I know how to do this since I watched them do it last fall)
4.) Turn water on in basement (Pretty straight forward by turning on shut off valve slowly)
5.) Pressurize vacuum breaker (Is there a specific valve to turn on the vacuum breaker or will turning on the water in the basement simply pressurize the vacuum breaker?)
Thanks in advance,
Ryan
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