After watching more than a dozen videos on sprinkler repairs and adjustments, this is the only one that covers the most common problems you can have with sprinkler repairs, maintenance and installation. Plus, it’s well made, organized, and with clear instructions to address each issue. Congratulations and thank you.
Thanks for making this vid. The written instructions that come with the Orbit rotor sprinkler are terrible (I think they don't want customers to be able to easily install and adjust themselves).
Well, as virtually everyone else who has commented, this was by far, one of the most helpful videos on fixing common sprinkler problems. Fortunately, you covered the issue I needed help with and now I'm off to the hardware store to get an extender. Thank you for this post.
Have never changed sprinklers before thank you for directions. I felt when compared with several other videos it was more complete and communicated much more smoothly. There were small details here that made all the difference.
Thanks! With the timeline up front, I was able to go directly to the part of the video that addressed my problem without watching a lot of unnecessary stuff. Great job explaining everything.
Great video! No fancy pants special effects. Just great helpful knowledge in real-world situations. Love the solution with using the riser on a 2" to replace a thinner sprinker.
I'd say an important note for the first section at 1:24 is the knowledge of the nozzle type. For Rainbird or Hunter sprays, check the model number of the nozzle on the top of the nozzle on the opposite side from where the water is spraying. It will say something like 10H, 12Q, or 15VAN on it. This indicates the spray distance, and spray pattern. 10H = 10 feet, half circle spray - so 180 degree spray. 12Q = 12 feet quarter spray - 90 degrees. VAN nozzles are variable nozzles, and are the type he is working with at 2:30 in the video where you can change the spray pattern of the nozzle. These typically break/clog easier than stationary nozzles like 10H or 12Q nozzles because they have smaller moving parts that allows the variable spray nature. Identifying whether the spray head itself is broken or if the nozzle is just chipped/clogged can be a big time saver, as screwing a nozzle off/on is far easier than replacing the whole head.
Very good narration, he spoke clearly and the visuals were done well. I watched the video to help me with my sprinkler issues. I learned a lot and this really helped me.
Great video! What can I do with some areas that don't get enough water? The sprinkler over throws in areas I want the water to hit but close and around the sprinkler it gets wet but water does not go in deep in the soil.
I have the Rain Bird RD1800. One of the sprinklers is not coming up from the ground & the water pressure is not doing anything. Should I replace the part?
So I have 11 zones in my system. My system runs off of a shallow well with a 2 Hp pump. System comes on fine with timer and works great until it reaches zone # 8. At that point pressure drops dramatically in zone #8 and only a small stream comes from one or two of that zones heads. I then go to my well pump and crack the threaded bleeder on top of the impeller housing. air bubbles will then come out and within a minute or two zone #8 will pressurize and come to life. The system will then finish off the remaining watering cycle without a hitch. Next day this same problem will repeat. What might I check in my system? Thanks
I’ve never been able to adjust the rotors *before* installing them, I just put them in & if the fixed stop isn’t right, I just gently grab the stem & rotate it. I’ve done this for 20yrs this way...🤷🏻♀️ Same with the misters.
Great information. Thanks for sharing. On the Hunter rotary heads you can just twist the head to what ever fixed point you want to set it to when it pops up to spray. At least on mine you can.
I noticed this was in front of your home..i have same problem...do i need to shut of water from main line in front where sidewalk(city) is..or as long as my valve is off i can do it?
Thanks for the video, I purchased a house which is over 20 years old with an irrigation well pump for the sprinkler system. Front yard pop ups are not popping all the way up when using the RainBird ESP controller in the house, but when I turn the valve on from the gound box they work fine with no problems (Valves are CP-100). Any suggestions on what I may need to do to fix this issue?
Pressure loss is either caused from water escaping somewhere in the system from a broken pipe or leaky valve, or from not enough water getting pumped. If you can run the valves individually with good pressure, it means the water is escaping somewhere when the whole system is running. 1. Broken heads, broken nozzles, or broken zone pipes can lead to pressure loss. Walk your property with the water running and inspect the heads individually. Check the surrounding turf to see if there's any water coming up from underground. If you find a broken pipe or water bubbling from under the turf, that is more than likely the source of the pressure loss. 2. Check if your system is running more than one zone at the same time on the controller. Look at the run times on the controller. Make sure there's not multiple programs running on the same days/times that would lead to several valves being open at the same time. 3. One of your valves might not be closing all the way when the zone turns off. See which zone has low pressure, i.e. zone 3 is low pressure, and check if the zone 2 valve closed tightly or if there is water leaking from the valve. A previous valve not closing all the way can mean water is still running into the zone pipes for that valve, and not all funneling into zone 3. 4. If it's not any of those, you likely have some sort of pump or mainline disfunction that would need professional help unfortunately.
You have to locate the solenoid that controls that zone. Dig it up and replace it. If you’ve never done that before puts best to call an irrigation service. The underground valve is hard to find without the proper equipment
My sprinkler problem is riser won't rise so I digged it up and pulled out the whole thing. Went to home depot and got the exact one. Putted it in and turn on the sprinkler and still won't rise. Completely loss because it is a brand new sprinkler. Do you know what i did wrong?
The line that feeds that sprinkler head could be clogged. Run that zone with the head removed and make sure there’s flow. Less likely but possible is an underground leak
My rain bird always goes about 95% to the right, but then stops rotating.. If I push it the extra 5%, it completes the cycle, but again stops ~95% to the right (regardless of how I set the spray-arc).. Cleaned thoroughly with hot soapy water and a toothbrush, but keeps doing the same thing.
The last fix with 2” sprinkler. How do you compensate for the 2” stem. That should have been dug up and replaced with a 4”. You won’t get same throw off your nozzles so if your at the end of a 15’ nozzle you will get dead grass. If you did this at my house I would fire you
Did you even watch the video? He explained that the 2” pop up worked just fine for his application. He also explained that if you really need a 4” just dig it up and buy a direct replacement. And you can’t fire him - he’s just a UA-camr. SMH
After watching more than a dozen videos on sprinkler repairs and adjustments, this is the only one that covers the most common problems you can have with sprinkler repairs, maintenance and installation. Plus, it’s well made, organized, and with clear instructions to address each issue. Congratulations and thank you.
Thanks for watching and glad to help!
Agreed!!
I totally agree. Thank you so much!!
Thanks for making this vid. The written instructions that come with the Orbit rotor sprinkler are terrible (I think they don't want customers to be able to easily install and adjust themselves).
Well, as virtually everyone else who has commented, this was by far, one of the most helpful videos on fixing common sprinkler problems. Fortunately, you covered the issue I needed help with and now I'm off to the hardware store to get an extender. Thank you for this post.
Have never changed sprinklers before thank you for directions. I felt when compared with several other videos it was more complete and communicated much more smoothly. There were small details here that made all the difference.
Thanks! With the timeline up front, I was able to go directly to the part of the video that addressed my problem without watching a lot of unnecessary stuff. Great job explaining everything.
Great video! No fancy pants special effects. Just great helpful knowledge in real-world situations. Love the solution with using the riser on a 2" to replace a thinner sprinker.
Your in depth breakdown is much appreciated
This does not come naturally to me so I appreciate all your visual aids and instructions. Thanks!
You're very welcome!
Thank you so much for sharing your video on How to replace/fix a broken sprinkler head. You just safe me from calling the plumber.
Thank you for the concise yet extremely informational tutorial. Good luck with your channel!
Most tutorial vids don't show how to tweak the fixed stop, you did thank you.
You're welcome!
Wow! A timeline?? FANTASTIC!!! Thank you!
You're very welcome!
Walt, incredibly helpful and well done. I love the time codes for sections and your no nonsense approach. Good luck with your channel.
Thanks for the kind words and hope the video was helpful!
Nice you added the timeline of problems. Very helpful. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful!
This was by far the most helpful video; thank you!
I'd say an important note for the first section at 1:24 is the knowledge of the nozzle type. For Rainbird or Hunter sprays, check the model number of the nozzle on the top of the nozzle on the opposite side from where the water is spraying. It will say something like 10H, 12Q, or 15VAN on it. This indicates the spray distance, and spray pattern. 10H = 10 feet, half circle spray - so 180 degree spray. 12Q = 12 feet quarter spray - 90 degrees. VAN nozzles are variable nozzles, and are the type he is working with at 2:30 in the video where you can change the spray pattern of the nozzle. These typically break/clog easier than stationary nozzles like 10H or 12Q nozzles because they have smaller moving parts that allows the variable spray nature.
Identifying whether the spray head itself is broken or if the nozzle is just chipped/clogged can be a big time saver, as screwing a nozzle off/on is far easier than replacing the whole head.
Very good problem solving and presentation.
Lots of good information.😊
Very good narration, he spoke clearly and the visuals were done well. I watched the video to help me with my sprinkler issues. I learned a lot and this really helped me.
Clear demonstrations and descriptions. Thank you for creating such a useful video!
Great video that last tip is definitely worth the watch
Great video. I'm new to the sprinkler game so this video helped much!
Thanks
This was a great DIY video, thanks, now it's off to the Big Box store.
Man that was awesome! Thanks for all the details!
Outstanding instructions!
Thank you for all the info!! Looks like I will need to digging soon…darn it! 😑 Saving this for sure! 👍
Thanks , very informative , down to earth information. Thanks again.
Really an excellent tutorial !!!! THANK YOU
You're welcome!
Awesome tips, thanks, made the job easier!
very good .Thankyou .Greetings from Romania.
No problem, hope it helped!
Great descriptions, thx❤
Very helpful!
Great video! What can I do with some areas that don't get enough water? The sprinkler over throws in areas I want the water to hit but close and around the sprinkler it gets wet but water does not go in deep in the soil.
Excellent video. Thank you!
Great video , easy to follow and helpful
Glad to help!
Very helpful, thanks!
Good job!
This was so helpful! Thank you.
No problem, happy to help!
Great video you hit all the problems I'm having and explained everything in a very clear way. Thank you
No problem, happy to help!
Thank you for this video really helps
No problem, happy to help.
Helpful hint: I’ve used my shop vac to clear the hole around the sprinkler body and also to remove dirt if it falls into the head or piping.
excellent video
Thanks!
Nice Jordans!
I have the Rain Bird RD1800. One of the sprinklers is not coming up from the ground & the water pressure is not doing anything. Should I replace the part?
Very helpful. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
So I have 11 zones in my system. My system runs off of a shallow well with a 2 Hp pump. System comes on fine with timer and works great until it reaches zone # 8. At that point pressure drops dramatically in zone #8 and only a small stream comes from one or two of that zones heads. I then go to my well pump and crack the threaded bleeder on top of the impeller housing. air bubbles will then come out and within a minute or two zone #8 will pressurize and come to life. The system will then finish off the remaining watering cycle without a hitch. Next day this same problem will repeat. What might I check in my system? Thanks
Thank You
Thankfully ❤❤
I’ve never been able to adjust the rotors *before* installing them, I just put them in & if the fixed stop isn’t right, I just gently grab the stem & rotate it. I’ve done this for 20yrs this way...🤷🏻♀️ Same with the misters.
Great information. Thanks for sharing. On the Hunter rotary heads you can just twist the head to what ever fixed point you want to set it to when it pops up to spray. At least on mine you can.
I noticed this was in front of your home..i have same problem...do i need to shut of water from main line in front where sidewalk(city) is..or as long as my valve is off i can do it?
You should be fine with your valve shut. Never hurts to turn off the main line though just to be safe.
If your valve isn’t leaking then there is no water coming out when sprinklers are off
Thanks for the video, I purchased a house which is over 20 years old with an irrigation well pump for the sprinkler system. Front yard pop ups are not popping all the way up when using the RainBird ESP controller in the house, but when I turn the valve on from the gound box they work fine with no problems (Valves are CP-100). Any suggestions on what I may need to do to fix this issue?
Pressure loss is either caused from water escaping somewhere in the system from a broken pipe or leaky valve, or from not enough water getting pumped. If you can run the valves individually with good pressure, it means the water is escaping somewhere when the whole system is running.
1. Broken heads, broken nozzles, or broken zone pipes can lead to pressure loss. Walk your property with the water running and inspect the heads individually. Check the surrounding turf to see if there's any water coming up from underground. If you find a broken pipe or water bubbling from under the turf, that is more than likely the source of the pressure loss.
2. Check if your system is running more than one zone at the same time on the controller. Look at the run times on the controller. Make sure there's not multiple programs running on the same days/times that would lead to several valves being open at the same time.
3. One of your valves might not be closing all the way when the zone turns off. See which zone has low pressure, i.e. zone 3 is low pressure, and check if the zone 2 valve closed tightly or if there is water leaking from the valve. A previous valve not closing all the way can mean water is still running into the zone pipes for that valve, and not all funneling into zone 3.
4. If it's not any of those, you likely have some sort of pump or mainline disfunction that would need professional help unfortunately.
My sprinkler is tilted sideways once screwed into the fitting.... How do you fix that
The sprinkler pump isn't pulling water out of the ground it constantly needs to be primed. What do you think the problem would be.
I have rainbird sprinkler and I turn it off for the winter last year and when I try to turn it back on for the spring, the water won’t come on.
Awesome video.
why is garden hose fully extended (2:17) when you have a sprinkler system you can put the hose away.
I had rose bushes far away on the other side of my driveway that I decided to water since I was working on the landscaping that day.
might want to change out of the Js before working in the yard
That’s what I was thinking
You’re awesome!
One section of my sprinklers won’t work but the rest are working fine, what should I do?
You have to locate the solenoid that controls that zone. Dig it up and replace it. If you’ve never done that before puts best to call an irrigation service. The underground valve is hard to find without the proper equipment
He can you please make video. why all sprinkler does not go down.
Thanks for the rec, I'll see if I can get around to it!
My sprinkler problem is riser won't rise so I digged it up and pulled out the whole thing. Went to home depot and got the exact one. Putted it in and turn on the sprinkler and still won't rise. Completely loss because it is a brand new sprinkler. Do you know what i did wrong?
The line that feeds that sprinkler head could be clogged. Run that zone with the head removed and make sure there’s flow. Less likely but possible is an underground leak
What happen to the Septic tank, if you don’t replace the Sprinkler
Left edge is always fixed edge on Rainbird
Jordans 2s for yard work!!??
😂
Pro tip, Don't saw your sprinklers in half with a new edger....
My rain bird always goes about 95% to the right, but then stops rotating.. If I push it the extra 5%, it completes the cycle, but again stops ~95% to the right (regardless of how I set the spray-arc)..
Cleaned thoroughly with hot soapy water and a toothbrush, but keeps doing the same thing.
It’s broken. Replace it
Bro just to the point
What’s only 2 out of 5 it’s working.
Do NOT buy black cut-off risers. I bought 1 and didn’t use it (luckily), it disintegrated in my garage in 2 years
why don't u bother to clean the threads on the riser nipples?
didnt cover an impact sprinkler head....
That’s in a different video
🤗🙏👍
Play with the head 😅😅
The last fix with 2” sprinkler. How do you compensate for the 2” stem. That should have been dug up and replaced with a 4”. You won’t get same throw off your nozzles so if your at the end of a 15’ nozzle you will get dead grass. If you did this at my house I would fire you
Did you even watch the video? He explained that the 2” pop up worked just fine for his application. He also explained that if you really need a 4” just dig it up and buy a direct replacement. And you can’t fire him - he’s just a UA-camr. SMH
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So confusing
Clear as mud
This video was at the level of a 5th grader but you couldn’t understand it. Ouch