From Guest Contributor, Mitch Rembert.
Lately I've been fortunate enough to be busy. One thing I've been noticing is most of the sprinkler system's anti-siphon valves are broken due to this past winter's freezes. Most homeowners wrap their exterior pipes but they forget to insulate the sprinkler main anti-siphon valves. On most of homes that I have inspected, the main sprinkler valves are compromised. The actual anti-siphon valve system is made of plastic so it is easy to damage. Homeowners: make sure the main shut off and on valves and anti-siphon valves are leak free now before your sprinkler system gets its usual workout this spring and summer. The valve assembly is not expensive should you find it damaged. If you are a homebuyer, have the entire sprinkler system inspected to insure it is functioning properly.
Lately I've been fortunate enough to be busy. One thing I've been noticing is most of the sprinkler system's anti-siphon valves are broken due to this past winter's freezes. Most homeowners wrap their exterior pipes but they forget to insulate the sprinkler main anti-siphon valves. On most of homes that I have inspected, the main sprinkler valves are compromised. The actual anti-siphon valve system is made of plastic so it is easy to damage. Homeowners: make sure the main shut off and on valves and anti-siphon valves are leak free now before your sprinkler system gets its usual workout this spring and summer. The valve assembly is not expensive should you find it damaged. If you are a homebuyer, have the entire sprinkler system inspected to insure it is functioning properly.
Guest Contributor, Mitch Rembert, Marlin Home Inspections
713-569-7604
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Posted By Elizabeth Rozier
Buyer Specialist for The RozierTeam
281-395-0680
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