Sprinkler System Checklist for Dairy
A sprinkler system checklist for dairy barns to check nozzles, timers, water lines and coverage used for cow cooling during hot weather.
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What is on this checklist
- Nozzles clear and aimed
- Timers and controls set
- Pumps working
- Water lines free of leaks
- Coverage over cows checked
- Drainage in place
- Wet areas managed
- Power safety checked
- Problems listed
How to use this checklist
Work down the list in the same order each time so nothing gets skipped. Anything marked FIX should be handled before the job starts and written down.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with eXtension and OSHA.
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