{"id":52193,"date":"2023-11-09T11:50:59","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T16:50:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cartermachinery.com\/?p=52193"},"modified":"2025-08-25T13:35:28","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T18:35:28","slug":"prevent-irrigation-system-damage-this-winter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cartermachinery.com\/blog\/prevent-irrigation-system-damage-this-winter\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevent Irrigation System Damage This Winter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The irrigation system that provides your lawn, nursery, or crops with life-sustaining water throughout the growing season is susceptible to significant winter damage if all the water isn\u2019t removed from the complex network of under- and above-ground pipes and hoses before temperatures fall below freezing. And, contrary to popular belief, simply \u201cwinterizing\u201d the system by turning off the water supply and wrapping exterior pipes won\u2019t necessarily prevent the costly damage that occurs if the system is allowed to freeze. Instead, the preferred method to prepare an irrigation system for winter is to use a portable air compressor to force air into the system and water out through the sprinkler heads until the system is dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blowing out the system \u2013 while it may sound easy \u2013 is a job best left to professionals who have experience servicing irrigation systems and are accustomed to working with compressed air. Too much air pressure can damage irrigation system components, and the high-pressures generated by the compressor can cause physical injuries if it isn\u2019t used properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most landscaping companies offer irrigation system blowouts as an annual maintenance service when the growing season ends, and they typically use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catrentalstore.com\/carter-machinery\/en_US\/products\/air-equipment\/family.portable-air-compressors.html\">rented, professional air compressors<\/a>. One example from industry leader Sullair is their Diesel Portable Air Compressor. It\u2019s easily towed behind a vehicle from jobsite to jobsite and powered reliably by a Cat\u00ae C2.2 Industrial Diesel Engine.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAt this time of year, we\u2019re seeing a lot of demand for compressor rentals,\u201d explains Carter Rental\u2019s Matt Pierce. \u201cJust last month, we had more than 20 units rented specifically for irrigation system blowouts. We have a large fleet of Sullair compressors and will work with you to ensure you get the right machine matched to your specific needs. Sullair compressors at Carter Rental feature Cat\u2019s C2.2 diesel engine which delivers impressive performance throughout a wide speed range, and its ultra-compact design makes it ideal for off-road applications.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because most irrigation system blowouts occur around the same time as freezing temperatures spread across the country from north to south, it\u2019s recommended that reservations for air compressor rentals are made well in advance. Contact a Carter Rental Representative at <a href=\"tel:18883447368\">888.344.RENT<\/a> or by submitting an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.catrentalstore.com\/carter-machinery\/en_US\/quick.html\">online request<\/a> to start your reservation today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The irrigation system that provides your lawn, nursery, or crops with life-sustaining water throughout the growing season is susceptible to significant winter damage if all the water isn\u2019t removed from the complex network of under- and above-ground pipes and hoses before temperatures fall below freezing. And, contrary to popular belief, simply \u201cwinterizing\u201d the system by&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":21,"featured_media":52388,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[64,101,67,68],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Prevent Irrigation System Damage This Winter | Carter Machinery<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"It\u2019s recommended that reservations for air compressor rentals are made well in advance to prevent irrigation system damage this winter.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cartermachinery.com\/blog\/prevent-irrigation-system-damage-this-winter\/\" \/>\n<meta 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