a series of water supply lines and sprinkler heads are buried underground and run by a control panel. When the system turns on, water moves through the lines, causing the heads to pop up. They water for a desig
To fix a broken spray head, find the correct sprinkler head to match your irrigation head.2. Clogged sprinkler heads: You may have a clogged sprinkler head if the head doesn’t rise and there is no water. Dirt, sand and other debris build up in the sprinkler head filters. To clean a...
K-Rain sprinkler heads have interchangeable nozzles shaped with different angles to alter the distance of the spray. Ideally, the spray from one sprinkler head should overlap the spray area of all adjacent sprinkler heads. The spray should travel far enough to touch the adjacent sprinkler heads. ...
Avoid stripping the gears in your Rain Bird 5000 Series Rotor Sprinkler Heads by never turning the turret against the turn. Sean Stefan from Sprinkler Daddy explains in this video tutorial that if you start turning from the left fixed edge to the right, never go back to the left until you...
Spray-type sprinklers are the type of sprinkler that spray a fixed water pattern similar to how a shower head works. Rotor-type sprinklers use a rotating stream (or multiple streams) of water to apply the water to the ground. Spray-type sprinklers (also called “spray heads” and “sprays...
Adjust the Sprinkler Heads: Adjust the angle and range of the sprinkler heads as needed to achieve proper coverage and avoid watering non-target areas like sidewalks or buildings. Automate Your System (Optional): For added convenience, consider installing an irrigation timer or controller that automa...
Get yoursprinkler system ready for winterto prevent frost damage. Here’s a helpful checklist: Turn off the water supply: Locate the main shut-off valve, typically found in your basement, crawl space, or a valve box in your yard. Turn it clockwise to close the valve and stop the water ...
Sprinkler blowouts are an affordable way to prevent costly springtime repairs.Ablowoutis the process of removing water from external pipes and underground lines. This is performed by opening each zone and blowing air through the lines. Rachio recommends hiring an irrigation professional for a blowout...
“Program the irrigation controller to water your lawn early, before sunrise or after sunset,” says Casey Case, landscape architect at Gates & Associates in Walnut Creek, California. “This maximizes water absorption into the soil and minimizes evaporation loss.” ...
bluegrass and fescue need around 1 inch of water weekly, including rain. To measure this, perform a simple irrigation audit by placing various containers, like tuna cans, across your lawn zones. Run your irrigation or sprinkler until these containers collect about an inch of water, adjusting as...