The contractor that installed the sod set the times on the sprinkler.

Tom


"Norminn" wrote in message
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twfsa wrote:

Moved into new house a week ago new sod in yard, I have been running the
sprinkler 4 times a day plenty wet.

We live in the midwest, temps in the lower 30's at night, mid 50's to low
60's in the day.Heat tape on the exterior water pipeing.

How long should I water this sod till I winterize the sprinkler system?

Thanks

Tom
Four times a day should not be necessary, unless it is summer in Arizona.
Did a contractor install it? How often did they recommend? County
extension service in your area would have the best advice, but here are
good links:
http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/pubs/ay7.htm
http://www.agry.purdue.edu/turf/pubs/ay28.htm

A month, in my area, is the length of time for daily watering. Important
that the sod was rolled, so roots contact soil. Also important that soil
gets water, not just the sod. At this time of year, with a new lawn, it
will help assure the lawn survives winter by keeping heavy leaf cover and
piles of snow off the lawn. If it no longer needs mowing, it would be a
sign it has gone dormant and doesn't need watering unless the soil is
totally dry.

Watering four times a day keeps the grass wet too much of the time, and
might make it vulnerable to diseases. I can't remember what winter with
ice, snow and hard freezes is like, but it is nigh. Must be about time to
winterize the sprinkler system )