How Do You Flush Out A Drip Irrigation System?
Drip irrigation systems require little maintenance, but you do need to flush the system periodically to get rid of any dirt or other particles that get into the system. Many systems run off pressurized irrigation which is not filtered water, and accumulating dirt in the line can cause drip lines to stop watering plants. Even water that comes out of the garden hose from the house has sediment which accumulates in the lines after several months. Open the flush valve at the bottom of the filter in the head assembly. This valve turns to open. Run the water until it runs clear out of the valve. This dislodges and eliminates any sediment or algae in the filter. You usually only need to do this once a year, before you turn on your irrigation system in the spring. Close the flush valve. Go to the end of the first drip line and open the flush valve installed there. Depending on how your system is installed, it might be an end cap screwed onto the piping, a traditional valve with a handle or a f
