How to Easily Winterize a Drip Irrigation System

Properly winterizing your drip irrigation system will help avoid costly repairs by protecting important components from damage caused by freezing temperatures.  

In this video, Adam demonstrates two methods to drain a drip system of water: gravity draining and air compressor blow out.

MATERIALS WE USED:
- 1/2” Tee: https://www.dripdepot.com/product/irr...
- 1/2” End Cap: https://www.dripdepot.com/product/irr...
- 1/2” Poly Tubing: https://www.dripdepot.com/product/pol...
- 3/4" Hose Thread Plug: https://www.dripdepot.com/three-quart...
- Female Hose Threaded Cap: https://www.dripdepot.com/three-quart...

TOOLS WE USED:
✂️ Scissors
🔨 Hammer
Air Compressor (any standard air compressor will do)

Winterization Written Guide: https://help.dripdepot.com/support/so...

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Intro
0:16 - Why Should You Winterize?
0:39 - The Two Methods of Winterization: Gravity Drain & Air Compressor Blow Out
0:53 - How To Gravity Drain
1:04 - Finding a Low Point
1:30 - Opening Valves Before Draining
1:44 - Installing End Cap at Low Point
2:12 - How To Connect Perma-Loc Fittings
3:13 - Lifting Tubing and Fittings to Ensure All Standing Water is Drained
3:45 - How To Blow Out Lines With Air Compressor
6:17 - Winterizing Your Head Assembly
8:36 - Summary

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