A pop-up sprinkler head is one of the most commonly used sprinkler types for lawn irrigation. As the name implies, the head of the sprinkler rises or pops up out of the ground when water pressure is added. You
Use the box cutter to join the two saw cuts with a score. Break the tab off by flexing in and out. 5) Remove the old sprinkler head and fit the appropriate riser (or nipple) to the elbow or tee fitting. Be sure to keep any dirt out of the pipe. 6) Turn the irrigation ...
It’s important to understand the common causes of sprinkler head issues so that you can take preventive measures to minimize them. Regular inspections, proper mowing practices, and seasonal maintenance can all help. You can also reduce the chance of broken sprinklers by marking your sprinkler hea...
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. ...
Replace loose dirt over the newly run line. Pack dirt around the sprinkler head. Step 9 Turn the water supply to system back on. Activate the irrigation system to make sure the spray from the relocated head is reaching the needed areas. ...
How to Avoid stripping gears on a Rain Bird sprinkler head By getexcellent Dec 4, 2010 Tools & Equipment WonderHowTo 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...
She also recommends spot-checking each sprinkler head to ensure they’re pointing in the right direction (and not wasting water running down streets or driveways) and customizing the start and duration times specifically for the plants you’re watering. ...
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...
Patches of dying or dormant grass alongside an otherwise healthy lawn mean that there is a problem other than weather conditions that is restricting its growth. In some cases, a sprinkler head could be broken which isn’t allowing the area to be properly watered. It could also be infected wi...
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...