Inspect the valves in each ground box to make sure that there are no leaks and the valves are free of dirt and debris. Also do a quick final check of the backflow preventer and the sprinkler system shut off valve to make sure all is well. Leigh Schmidt for Hunker Set the desired wat...
As he blows each section go around to where those sprinklers are and while it's blowing trace the sprinkler line back to the valve box listening carefully for bubbly sounds and looking carefully for misty air spraying up out of the ground from leaks you hadn't noticed yet. Mark each leak,...
and then drop back down when the sprinklers are turned off. These types of heads are best used in lawn areas and also in planter areas along walkways to reduce tripping hazards.
As one of the oldest Frisco sprinkler repair and installation specialists, we've seen just about everything that can (and will) go wrong with a sprinkler system. We've seen a valve box with wiring so bad that it caught on fire and almost burned a house down. We've seen ground leaks ...
Turn it on full and look for leaks around the base of the misters. If you find one, you can use a wrap of teflon tape around the base of the mister to stop it. This project uses 12 misters rated at 10 gallons per hour, for a total of 120 gallons per hour. I don't know how...
An open valve will require more extensive corrections that do not involve the electronic timer. Sprinkler Timer Troubleshooting FAQ Is there a fuse in a sprinkler timer? Sprinkler systems that are connected to timers do have fuses, because the timer fuse helps to send power to the timer device...
It has been claimed that the accidental failure rate for a sprinkler head is one in 16 million, so the possibility of damage being caused by one of the heads going off accidentally is very low. However, leaks from pipework are not included in these statistics, so concerns raised over the ...
Plus each time you start up a valve zone the sprinklers will sputter and spit as the air is pushed out, which is bad for the pipes, hard on the sprinkler, and wastes water.If you use check valves and you are in a cold winter area where you winterize your sprinkler system, you need...