Automatic Draining: Some sprinkler systems will allow you to forgo the process of manual drainage; instead, they’ll automatically drain the water after you shut off the main valve.

You’ll also need to determine the type of drain valve your system utilizes, as this dictates whether draining is automatic or manual.

The manual drain valve will allow any water trapped in the system to flow out with the help of gravity. Now, the gravity-drainage approach isn't foolproof because underground pipes shift over time ...

So if you haven't drained your sprinkler system, now is the time to do so. If you just can't find the time to blow out your system before our first big freeze, read on to see how to perform a ...

Some systems have a drain near the sprinkler shutoff valve, and that can be in your home—usually a basement, near the water heater. It will look like a hose spigot on your sprinkler line.

With an expected freeze Monday night, here is how to quickly drain your sprinkler system to prevent freeze damage, if you don't have time to blow it out. 1. Locate the main shut-off valve to your ...

AGF revolutionized the fire sprinkler industry with the Model 1000 TESTanDRAIN® single valve inspector’s test which eliminated the time and space consuming traditional loop assembly.

Maintain indoor fire sprinkler systems with the help of a main drain test. The main drain of an automatic sprinkler system is actually the water flow control valve.

READ MORE: How to prepare your home for winter, freezing temperatures Bob Skradski, who owns Sprinkler-Tek in Omaha, showed KETV how to blow out sprinklers.