How to Easily Raise Sprinkler Head WITHOUT Digging | Kap-It Riser Install and Review
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
- Here I show you how to raise or lift a sprinkler head easily without digging, using the KJKE Kap-It Riser. In my instance my pop up sprinkler heads were buried by overgrown grass and was not allowing the spray from the pop up heads to reach their full potential.
Stick around until the end and watch how I install and give my review on the Kap-It Riser. It is a very inexpensive and easy process to do. Literally anyone can install this product and it takes no longer than 5 minutes to do.
If you would like to purchase this product, you can find it at the Home Depot website and search, "Kap-It Riser". You can also click on this link below:
Kap-It Pop-up Riser on Amazon:amzn.to/3HApHB6
Home Depot stores also carry this as well as Sprinkler Warehouse.
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32 sprinkler heads; this will be a life saver! I didn't even know this component existed! New subscriber - Thank you so much!!!
They really do save so much time! They are great! Thanks for the sub! Appreciate you watching!
After watching this, I bought 1 of these from Home Depot (actually 2 to a bag). It really did work. 10min fix without excessive digging!! Great product!
Awesome! Glad to hear that! It truly is a great product! Thanks for the comment.
@@HomegrownHowTo Do they offer various height ones? Thx
@@tundrawhisperer4821 they do not (as far as I know), but you can stack multiple on top of each other to get your desired height.
I have been to the sprinkler aisle at HomeDepot hundreds of times and never saw these or never realized what they were. Thanks for the great video and explanation. "I've gotta get me some of theeese."
They are great! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching!
Installed three today. Will be doing more. So far so good.
Awesome! Good work. They work great. I actually need to go snag me a few more!
Real glad you said use a folding knife to cut sod as I have always used a barbque grille scraper or my wife's spaghetti strainer. No wonder I've had trouble cutting sod.
I’ve tried those, too. Knife is definitely the way to go.
That looks so much easier than digging out the whole thing. I have the Kap-It cutting tool, didn't know they made a riser as well. I'll be headed back to Home Depot to pick some up. Great video, thanks for sharing!
Yeah they are awesome. How do like the cutting tool? Been considering getting one.
@@HomegrownHowTo I haven't used it yet, it's been too hot to to do any yard work. I should have started in Spring. I'll update when I try it out.
@@Kim-ek7xy sounds great 👍
Great video. Loke to see people using the product. They do speed you up and make it faster and easier.
It is a great product! I’ve used it on a few other of my sprinklers. Seriously such a time saver and durable product. Great work! I’ve got to go get me a few of the KLIFT-IT’s now!
I agree. This is an awesome product and helps tremendously. Thanks for the video!
No doubt! Thanks for watching.
If they even just sold the 1.5 inch riser extenders, they would sell Millions. I want those for my Mondo grass, without seeing the heads.
It’s a great product for sure!
@@HomegrownHowTo
Found the 2 inch extenders without caps.. 👍
My Rainbird 6 inchers get busted by feet and dogs all the time.. Cheers!🍻
And thx for this video.🎈
@@bubblerings thanks for watching 🍻
Thanks!
Appreciate the super thanks! 🙏🏼 🤜🏼 🤛🏼
I encourage you to buy 1 bag of these (there are 2 per bag) and test them on your system. Watched the video and thought this was the greatest thing since sliced bread. Went to HD and bought 9 bags (again 2 per bag). Installed them in a few hours in the heat. Was excited to see the results. Turned on the irrigation system and the heads simply would not fully extend. Water gushed out around the sprinkler shaft as it would not form a seal. My water pressure is fine. The heads popped up fine before, I just thought it would be helpful to have them raised a bit to improve coverage. Spent a few hours the next day uninstalling all of them. Returned them to HD today. What an utter waste of my time.
Dang sorry man. Sounds like a pain in the ass. Mine still work great and have been in for a couple years now.
@@HomegrownHowTo yeah. A huge PIA.
Good vid. They need to hook you up more of those.
Can you use your original brass head?
How does it hold up with the extra weight? I mean does the spring that was originally loaded in the pop-up handle the excess weight of the retrofit piece
So far so good! I’ve had them on for about 2 years now and it’s held up great. I actually just bought a few more to install on some more heads
Just curious why a guy wouldn't just use a longer riser under the sprinkler?
@@gscott5269 you definitely can. With settling and my top dressing projects my sprinklers get buried, making this an easier option.
I have an old copper irrigation system. what's the best and easiest way to rise the heads to the current grass level? The current heads don't even seem to be solder on the pipe.
These are a great option- it literally takes about 2-3 min per head to apply these. I highly recommend.
If anything, you would either replace heads with taller ones since those are 2 inches tall (if i am correct with what i am thinking about) with 4 or 6 inch heads depending since copper sprinklers don't have a removable nozzle. I would recommend Hunter.
Never heard vice grips called channel lock before 😢
@@Luther-b2x I apologize if you didn’t understand the concept.
That’s amazing…I was just on my way to buy a riser, but I need at least 6”. Do they make longer sizes?
They don’t have bigger sizes, but you can double them up to make them longer. Super easy to use and I highly recommend!
You can stack them up, they have been tested higher. I have had people use them 3-4 high and they function normal.
@@HomegrownHowTo thanks so much
@@kjketterlingenterprises5655 thank you
I found these don’t work on some of my sprinkler heads as they are not flat to snap on. For those I purchased extensions with a coupler at the end. When installing those, how much do you tighten the extension piece to the existing sprinkler head, as well as when you reinstall everything? I am always afraid to tighten things too tight, but also don’t want it to leak. Thanks!
Yeah someone else commented stating they didn’t work his Toro heads. I think they’re pretty compatible with most brands, but finding a few that aren’t. What brand are yours?
But just hand tighten the risers so they’re pretty snug, they shouldn’t leak.
@@HomegrownHowTo It is Hunter, but does not have a flat top. Trying to figure out how to copy a pic on here.
@@trevorcearley927 interesting! Mine are Hunter as well. But my tops are flat.
You ca hand tighten them up and be alright.
@@kjketterlingenterprises5655 good info to know! Thanks!
I have a Rainbird System that was installed in ground in year 2000. The original Rain Bird sprinklers heads are thin and do not fit Kap It Riser fat head protectors the thing you snap in. The extenders will screw in no problem, so what do I do with the original in ground Rain Bird sprinklers to get the protector housing from Kap It, to SNAP IN and work???
I don’t know what sprinklers it works for and what ones it doesn’t. It does take some force to get them to snap on. If they won’t work just return them. I know they do work for most traditional pop up heads. With rain bird being such a big big brand I would imagine they would work, but if they’re that old maybe not.
I think your right. the sprinkler head was much smaller in the late 1990's - 2000's versus 2023 large head Rainbird Sprinklers..@@HomegrownHowTo
@@jamesbumbry4066 ah bummer. It’s an amazing product, but unfortunately it doesn’t always work depending on head type. You may have to dig down and raise those up.
Again your right, currently I just screwed on the extender to the sprinkler head and it works perfectly but I will have return this great product cause the snap on housing can't protect the extender.@@HomegrownHowTo
It doesn't appear that the Kap-it riser will work on rotary heads like the Hunter PGP's that I have. Is this correct?
Correct. The company does have a Klift-it for rotary heads. I haven’t used those but I’m sure it’s just as easy.
@@HomegrownHowTo thanks
Are you sure ? The Internet says it works with Hunter Pro Spray
What about rotating head sprinklers
The same company, KJKE, has a product called KLIFT-IT for rotary heads. I haven’t used it but I’m sure it’s just as simple and does a great job.
We do have the klift-it. They are sumple if you watch the videos and follow the instructions they are simple to use. If you have any issues call us.
Pretty cool, shame they are not made anymore. Ah I lied, they are sold at Home Depot..but $10 a pop...little steep when a riser is only like 0.50 cents. How well does the connection hold up on the riser itself...does it get brittle and break over time or pretty durable?
Yes, they do still make them. They’ve got them at HD and Amazon. I’ve had mine on for about a year now and it’s held up great. The material is solid and I don’t foresee it getting brittle or breaking.
@@HomegrownHowTo I may try them on a couple heads here in the future. I'm completely digging up and replacing my front yard heads but the ones in the back I may try these since I have some that are too deep now.
@@NewYears1978 nice! They are awesome and super simple to use. Good luck on your project! Glad it’s not me 😂
@@HomegrownHowTo the material is made out of asb the same as the sprinkler itself. The original ones have now been working for 5 years through frost/freeze cycle each year. We have not had any issues.
They are more expensive but thet are a labor savings item. We are aversging 45 seconds to 1 minute to rqise a sprinkler and we do not have th digging mess. We have crews that average 30 an hour Nd you cannot tell we were in the yard area. It can add extra revenue to your bottom line
Does not seem to fit over Toro sprinkler heads. I bought some. Will not snap over the head.
Sorry to hear. Toro is a pretty common head- I’m surprised it doesn’t fit. I have Hunter heads and definitely took a fair amount of force to get it to snap. So if seems it’s a close fit try snapping it in hard. They go on super snug so they don’t pop off. Take care!
@@HomegrownHowTo I have actually taken some of the heads out and tried to snap the cap-it over the head. Will not go without breaking some legs on the cap-it.
@@jolietguy5925 dang. Sounds like you’ve tried it all. Hopefully you can return them and get your 💰 back
@@jolietguy5925 which heads are you trying them on. I would be curious to know. They fit most flat tops but do not fit toro cause of threads.
Yep. me too. Just installed two of these. Works great, but would not snap over the old body. Even with lots of pressure and even some rubber mallet pounding (did not break them). Not sure of the brand, either Orbit or Hunters.
An Amazon reviewer said their riser “popped off” So I’m a little hesitant that it’s sort of a cheaply made piece of junk.
@@alyssa0411 I’ve had some installed for about 2-3 years without any issue. If the sprinklers were going and it got kicked I could see it pop off but if it installed correctly no reason it should just pop off.
Excellent tutorial video. I will be shopping tomorrow. Thanks.
H E L P... Watching your video I had a new sprinkler head that I used and followed your video. put together easily ... HOW CAN I REMOVE THE CAP THAT SNAPPED ON THE (PRACTICE HEAD)..OOOOPPPPPPSSSSS
It should just screw off and you’ll have to replace with a nozzle. Good luck!
@@HomegrownHowTo THANKS for the reply.... I did NOT want to force it , WITH MY LUCK might have snapped something ... So I just Swapped the top of the sprinkler heads.Now the riser is where I wanted it ...Works great... Thanks for your video
@@rjazco51 awesome I’m glad you got it! Thanks for your comments! Take care!
To remove the head take the riser off. Lift straight up while tilting some and it should slide off. Make sure to take the riser off first.
$40. Expensive.
Home Depot has them listed under $10 each. The quality and convenience is well worth it IMO.