Compressed air fittings for irrigation

Compressed air fittings for irrigation systems

A compressed air fitting allows you to connect a suitable compressor to your irrigation system. Before winter, compressed air can be used to remove remaining water from suitable pipes and irrigation zones. This is particularly useful for underground pipes, pop-up sprinklers and other components that may be exposed to freezing temperatures.

The fitting provides the connection between the compressed air supply and the irrigation system. The required connection size and design depend on your particular installation. Make sure the fitting, adapters and other components are suitable for the intended application and compatible with each other.

Prepare your irrigation system for winter

Water remaining in pipes or components exposed to freezing temperatures can freeze and expand during winter. Careful winterisation helps reduce the risk of frost damage to pipes, sprinklers, solenoid valves and other components within your irrigation system.

Before blowing out the system, shut off the water supply according to the design of your installation and prepare the irrigation system correctly. Suitable irrigation zones can then be cleared one after another using compressed air. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions for sprinklers, valves and other components.

Blow out irrigation zones with compressed air

Winterising an irrigation system is not simply a matter of using the highest possible air pressure. The permitted pressure and sufficient air flow are both important. Excessive pressure can damage irrigation components, so the compressor and its settings must be suitable for the particular system.

The individual zones can be cleared one after another until most of the water has been removed from the appropriate components. In systems with several solenoid valves, each irrigation zone can be opened separately. This allows lawn irrigation, drip irrigation and other areas to be prepared individually for winter.

Choose the right compressed air fitting

When selecting a compressed air fitting, pay particular attention to the existing threads and connection sizes in your irrigation system. Additional threaded fittings or adapters may be required depending on the installation. An easily accessible connection point makes regular winterisation considerably easier.

By including a suitable compressed air connection during installation, you can prepare your system for future winter blowouts. Compatible fittings and installation accessories make it easy to integrate the connection into your irrigation system. Always observe the permitted pressure limits and instructions for the installed components.