Step 1: Turn the water ... Step 2: Wrap a towel... Step 3: Cover the towel...

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1. Turn the water to the sprinkler system off inside your home (usually located in the basement) This picture is typically what a backflow would look like. To turn off the sprinkler system, the sprinkler valve is located inside your house where the backflow enters. 2. Wrap a towel or small blanket around the backflow 3. Cover the towel or blanket with a garbage bag. Use duct tape to secure the bag so it will not blow off.

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Video:  How to Wrap Your Backflow

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