To repair a pop up sprinkler head start by cutting a 6 8 inch circle into the grass around the sprinkler and removing the grass with a trowel or shovel.
Water sprinkler repair video.
Make final adjustments with the water running.
Then scoop out the soil along the sides of the hole until you can see the metal pipe connecting the sprinkler head to the supply line.
Different types of popular sprinkler valve repairs.
An oscillating sprinkler like the one shown above is one of the most common sprinklers around.
This video shows the details of how a typical irrigation sprinkler control valve works in an effort to help with investigation and troubleshooting of common.
Disassemble the sprinkler head by unscrewing the top from the canister.
Adjust the watering range of the sprinkler head before installing it.
It sprays out a fan shaped curtain of water and the metal arm oscillates back and forth to cover a rectangular area perhaps 20 feet by 30 feet 6 meters by 9 meters in size.
The back and forth motion of the sprinkler distributes water evenly over a large surface area without wasting additional water.
When to replace a valve vs repairing one.
What s going to break on your sprinkler system.
Remove the screen basket from the bottom of the head then clean it with water.
Sean mullarkey of tristate water works describes the most common lawn sprinkler repairs and what you should l.
How to repair sprinkler valves without replacing them.
I demonstrate a diagnostic algorithm for workup of a defective solenoid as a cause of failure to water a sprinkler zone in a home irrigation system.
With a sturdy step spike to hold the sprinkler firmly in place it has an adjustable 0 360ยบ spray pattern and can reach up to 50 feet depending on the water pressure it can handle up to 80 psi.
Oscillating sprinklers like melnor s 4000 deluxe prevent this from happening by creating an efficient angular spray pattern.