The Sprinkler Channel provides a comprehensive guide on how to fix a sprinkler system, including identifying and fixing common issues such as clogged or dirty heads, broken sprinkler heads, sprinkler rims, low water pressure, diphragm, solenoid, damaged seals, and other valve components.
Clogged sprinkler heads can be identified by patches of brown grass around the head or a head that will not rise or only partially rise. Dirt and fine sand can clog the filter in the pop-up section of the sprinkler head. Sprinkler filters are small, mesh plastic devices that drop into the top of the pop-up section.
To repair a broken sprinkler system, first, expose the riser, the vertical pipe connecting the sprinkler head to the underground water line. Carefully dig around the sprinkler head to expose the riser. Unscrew the broken sprinkler head from the riser and install the new one.
To troubleshoot a sprinkler system, dig a trench, turn off the water, add cut marks, cut the line, clean the pipe, collapse the coupling, apply PVC solvent, and extend the coupling. Factors that can help determine whether a repair or new installation is in order include digging a trench, turning off the water, adding cut marks, cutting the line, cleaning the pipe, collapsing the coupling, applying PVC solvent, and extending the coupling.
The playlist also includes tips for installing residential fire sprinklers in a new home vs. retrofitting, choosing contractors, and excavating around malfunctioning sprinkler heads or heads using small shovels. Inspect the riser for damage and follow the top signs when determining which route your sprinkler system maintenance should take.
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How to remove part of a sprinkler system?
To remove a sprinkler system, follow these steps: power off the controller, dig holes around sprinkler heads, unscrew heads, dig trenches along pipes, cut pipes, remove pipes, and take out the valve box. This process can take several days, especially for larger yards. Use a screwdriver, trowel, shovel, pipe cutters, and protective work gloves. This job requires several hours and multiple days to fully dig out all sprinkler heads and water lines. Whether you’re aiming to create a native plant-filled yard or simply tired of the maintenance, removing a sprinkler system is a challenging task.
How to repair irrigation tubing?
The installation of the coupling entails firmly pressing it onto each side to ascertain the absence of leaks and the resolution of the foreign matter issue.
Why the sprinkler systems is not working?
To address low water pressure, ensure there is no blockage in the spray head or around it, as this could indicate an underground leak or a broken head. Lower water pressure in the neighborhood, especially if 12 houses are built in a year, may also cause a drop in pressure. If sprinkler heads mist instead of spraying a steady flow, it’s a sign of high water pressure. To optimize spray, water usage, and evaporation, install sprinkler heads that regulate water pressure or pressure reducers on valves.
Can an old sprinkler system be repaired?
Approximately 80 percent of irrigation systems can be repaired, including instances of broken sprinkler heads, leaky valves, defective solenoids, and broken wires. Such repairs are typically less expensive than the installation of a new system. In the majority of cases, the installation of a new sprinkler system is not required. However, there are certain exceptions to this general rule. In the majority of cases, repair or replacement of the sprinkler system is not required.
How to find broken sprinkler pipe underground?
Common signs of broken pipes in an underground sprinkler system include obvious leaks, puddles, taller or darker grass, and low water pressure. Sprinkler systems are essential for maintaining lush landscapes and sustaining agriculture, especially in desert-like countries like the UAE. They efficiently distribute water, minimize waste, and ensure plant hydration, even in scorching temperatures. They also play a crucial role in fire prevention, especially in urban areas, farmlands, and greenery.
How to replace a nozzle in a sprinkler head?
The previous nozzle should be removed from the stem tip and a new one screwed on to the end, thus avoiding any stripping of the threads.
How to fix an impact sprinkler head?
It is recommended that the sprinkler be removed and an inspection conducted for the presence of debris within the nozzle, swivel bearing, and inlet. To dislodge any obstructions, gently insert a wire into the nozzle. However, it is important to avoid drilling or modifying the nozzle, as this could result in a permanent impediment.
Can you repair sprinkler line?
A broken sprinkler line can be a costly issue, but it’s actually a relatively simple DIY project that can be completed in just a few hours. Before repairing a sprinkler line, it’s important to identify any other underground lines, such as sewer or utility lines, which may require more time and professional help. If you’re unsure about the location of these lines, you can call 811 for assistance. Once you’re confident that you won’t cause any further damage, it’s time to start digging.
It’s essential to be aware of the potential inconveniences and ensure that you don’t cause any further damage during the process. This will help you avoid any inconveniences and ensure your property is safe for future use.
How do you fix a broken sprinkler head?
In order to replace the entire sprinkler unit, it is first necessary to unscrew the broken one in a counterclockwise direction. Once this has been done, the ends should be wrapped with plumber’s tape. Finally, the inside of the existing unit should be replaced. The casing should then be opened, the existing components removed, and the new components inserted.
How do you remove a broken sprinkler connector?
The speaker is attempting to remove an old piece from a location, but it appears to be breaking off, suggesting that they are not the source of the problem.
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Hi! I am a 64 year old woman and I followed your instructions to the letter and I just replaced my sprinkler head successfully! My old sprinkler head was a mess and needed replacement, so I purchased one. I foolishly installed the new head when there was still water in the sprinkler hole – rookie mistake. Of course no water came out – it was completely clogged. I waited a couple of days for the water to dry up, took out the new sprinkler head, and disassembled and cleaned it according to your instructions, and then reinstalled it. It works wonderfully! Thank you for being such an amazing teacher! 😃
To prevent mud clogging up your sprinkler, i suggest using a cut off piece of PVC piping (in Europe we use them for sewage and drains) and dig it in around the spriknkler to the sprinkler is in the middle. The void between the sprinkler and pipe you then fill with little rocks. This way you have clean space around your sprinkler, even if it leaks water it never gets muddy and thus dirty. Learned this from a gardener.
My BEST improvement was installing a wifi sprinkler controller. This way I can test my sprinklers and repairs without having to walk all the way back into my garage (where my control box is installed) and then back to my sprinklers. It’s a game changer. It also allows me to turn off my sprinklers from anywhere if it starts to rain. AND, there are some pretty significant rebates on many wifi controllers from state or local government programs (I live in CA).
Hi just a quick tip, when it pisses like that from bottom before you do anything, try to pump it down with your foot while its working a couple times. It’s gonna evacuate any dirt or debris that is between the while seal and the part that goes up when it’s working. Most of the time i just pump it and it fixes itself.
Loved that you included some of the production. People don’t realize that it takes some time to put a good presentation together. Plus, your article was the perfect amount of time. Some of these are way, way, way too long for simple tasks. I have some sprinkler heads you didn’t cover so I’ll have to find another YouTube. Thanks.
Been in the irrigation business for 37 years Rainbird 1800 series is the most durable sprinkler head made These are the only ones I install on new systems The Van nozzles will chip if you hit them with a line trimmer In my area we use mostly 4-6inch pop ups When I do a repair I install what ever brand is already there just to keep everything the same
Great article which will really help your viewers! I have installed several systems and always made my own repairs for 40 years. The only suggestion I have for the YouTube Viewers is: Often, when you attempt to unscrew the cap, the WHOLE BODY rotates instead of JUST the cap unscrewing. As you know this causes the body to unscrew from the water line connector (for the sprinklers that have the threaded connection on the bottom). So I typically dig down a little bit to expose a portion of the body, grasp the BODY with the website locks and then using a second website lock to unscrew the cap. This ensures that ONLY the cap unscrews and not the body from the water supply line.
Working with a customer that had 12 heads on a 1″ valve. He’s got rocks in the line from a repair he did himself. However he barely had enough pressure to run the heads when in ideal conditions. So can’t get the system to flush the rocks out. I think I’ll try shuting all the nozzles off and try flushing the two or three clogged heads. I design a system with a 1″ value to have no more than 9 spray pop-up heads to main tain optimal pressure.
During the first part, you could have tryed to remove the nozzle and take a hose and wash out the tube. Mine was full of dirt that was clogging everything up. Then blow into the nozzle to make sure its not clogged and wash it out. Reassemble and take hose and shoot water into tube to make sure it comesout of nozzle. I had my concrete driveway replaced with pavers and a bunch of the supply lines got cracked or broken and the funny pipe and sprinkler heads got broken by the landscapers running over them or using an edger that cut through the funny pipe since the contractor didnt bury everything deep enough. Sucks that I live in an HOA that controls the sprinkers and can only tell if there is a problem when the sound of gushing water wakes me at 3 am.
ADJUSTABLE NOZZLES DO NOT SPRAY AS WELL AS NOZZLES THAT ARE MADE FOR A DESIRED PATTERN (such as quarter circle or half circle nozzle) AND THE PATTERN YOU CHOSE WHEN USING A ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE WILL DEVELOP A INCONSISTENT SPRAY. I DO NOT SUGGEST YOU USE THE ADJUSTABLE NOZZLE THAT YOUR USING IN YOUR article FOR THAT 90 DEGREE CORNER. AND NOT ALL ADJUSTABLE NOZZLES OPEN TO THE RIGHT, THERE ARE A COUPLE OF COMPANIES THAT MAKE THERE ADJUSTABLE NOZZLES OPENING TO THE LEFT. ALSO I SUGGEST ANYTIME THAT YOU REMOVE A SPRINKLER THAT YOU LEAVE THE WATER RUNNING, IT WILL KEEP DIRT AND ROCKS FROM GETTING IN YOUR PIPES. WHEN THAT HAPPENS YOU CAN EASILY SPEND 30 MINUTES CLEANING OTHER SPRINKLERS THE HAVE NOW CLOGGED. MATTER OF FACT I BELIEVE THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST TIPS YOU CAN GIVE SOMEONE WHEN THEY ARE GOING TO CHANGE A SPRINKLER THEM SELFS BRIAN PETERIT “INTEGRITY SPRINKLERS”
This is just what I needed to see. One on my sprinkler heads was turned 45º inadvertantly by the a national lawn-care service aerating my lawn last fall with a plug-punching implement. I’ve been watering my neighbor’s empty driveway for 15 minutes every two days because of this. I’m going to readjust it myself in the morning. Thanks for making and posting this great how-to article.
Hello, I have the same sprinkler control system pictured in you article. But I have a hard time setting the Time, Day and the on and off for my 5 sprinkler zones. By chance have you done a article on how to use and set up that sprinkler control system? please tag me on it. Thank you for keeping the lessons simple.
Wow, for someone that knows NOTHING about irrigation, I just fixed my first sprinkler head! It has been watering my brick for years and I happen to have my website lock outside for another project. One spin to the right, and it’s fixed! Most women don’t touch irrigation systems and now I’m not afraid….Thank you. 😊
This is the first year I turned on my sprinkler system myself and I was sooo excited it was working!! But then I saw one of my heads didn’t pop up and I kinda know the area since it’s waterlogged. Does a sprinkler head completely disappear in the winter?!? Or how can I find it?!? Any advice is appreciated! Thanks! 🙂
As a professional of 22 years I found this amusing. First off it’s a 3 inch pop up lol most grass would laugh at this. Use a 4 or 6 inch pop up replace the head make sure it’s on modern k-flex pvc. Also alot of times the wiper seal will dry rot use rainbird 1800s for durability. Also the head should be one fist off of each corner of the concrete. Anything shorter than a standard 4 inch pop up is absoulute garbage. Your van nozzle broke from an edger or weedeater. BTW looking at the placement of this corner, professional design would call for a rotor head in a corner to cover such a big turf area so there’s that lol sorry
This technology is so crappy… cheap plastic… all it takes in a small pebble, a worn edge, a chip. The companies that make this cheap stuff should use higher quality materials, minimal plastic. Personally I have no time for all the digging and fiddling with this stuff. I’d rather pay someone to deal with this stuff. Nice work though!