Do I have to be home?

No—if the inside water is shut off in the basement and I can access the controller, you don’t have to be home.

Controller on or off after winterizing?

For city-water, it can stay ON. For pump/lake/well systems, I disable pump-start so the pump can’t run dry.

What PSI/CFM do you use?

I run 50–60 PSI with high CFM. Volume clears the lines safely—no need to exceed that range.

Why leave the drain plug off or partially threaded?

If the main shut-off is weeping, water drains out through the plug instead of back into the system. Check again in 24–72 hours; if it’s still dripping the shut-off should be replaced.

Sprinkler Winterization & Blowouts in Clinton Township, MI

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I winterize across Clinton Township—subs off Hall Rd (M-59), Garfield, Hayes, Romeo Plank, Canal Rd, and Metro Pkwy/16 Mile, plus neighborhoods near Partridge Creek. My process is the same on every job: 50–60 PSI with high CFM, short passes per zone, and I leave the drain plug off or partially threaded so any weeping main shut-off drains out instead of back into your system.

Service focus: Hall Rd (M-59) • Garfield • Hayes • Romeo Plank • Canal Rd • Metro Pkwy/16 Mile • Moravian • Near The Mall at Partridge Creek • ZIPs 48035, 48036, 48038

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How I Winterize (Button View)

1 Shut off & inspect Supply, backflow, drains/low points, zone order 2 Safe hookup Downstream of backflow; 50–60 PSI + high CFM 3 Short zone passes Farthest first; ~60–120s to fine mist 4 Backflow & drains Purge cocks; drain plug off/part-threaded 5 Controller City-water can stay ON; pump-start disabled 6 Paper report Leave Winterizing Report + text notes

Important: Winterization is not a full inspection (air won’t reveal everything the way water does). If you notice continuous weeping at the drain after 24–72 hours, call; otherwise I’ll see you at spring start-up.

Local Notes for Clinton Township

Main corridors: Hall Rd (M-59) • Garfield • Hayes • Romeo Plank • Canal Rd • Metro Pkwy/16 Mile • Moravian.
Landmarks/areas: The Mall at Partridge Creek • canal-side lots off Canal Rd • near the Clinton River.

Mini Case Study

12-zone near Hall Rd & Romeo Plank with long back runs that held water. Two short passes at 50–60 PSI with high CFM; drain plug partially threaded; 48-hour check—dry; spring start-up was clean.

Nearby Areas

Sterling Heights • Macomb Township • Warren • All Service Areas