A lawn sprinkler system makes life much easier and saves us time. A sprinkler system cuts back on the use of water by watering more effectively. However, a broken sprinkler system can waste over 4,000 gallons of water a month. Most sprinkler problems go unnoticed because they run at night and go unseen. Common problems with a lawn sprinkler system is that they are not rising above the grass (not popping up all the way) as well as broken tops and broken pipes below the ground. Sprinklers that do not cover correctly wastewater and can causing lasting damage. Call Sprinkler Master (Star, ID) at (208) 398-3471
As the owner of Sprinkler Master I love providing a service that can make a person’s yard beautiful and life easier. At Sprinkler Master Star ID, the customer is the boss. Our goal is not just to fix sprinklers, but to make the customer happy by performing quality work on their sprinklers.
It's easy to run over a sprinkler head with a lawn mower or set sprinkler water pressure too high, which makes broken sprinkler heads a common source of irrigation frustration. If your sprinkler heads have broken casings, won't pop up all the way, and/or have inconsistent or nonexistent spray patterns, you may need to replace them.
When looking for replacement sprinkler heads, it is important to match the brand of the sprinkler system you have installed. For instance, Dr. Sprinkler Repair works exclusively with Rain Bird products for installations, so any replacement parts our expert sprinkler technicians purchase will be Rain Bird products as well. Purchasing the same brand as the original parts allows for a seamless transition to a working lawn irrigation system.
Prior to replacing a sprinkler head, be sure to shut off the water sprinkler system. Next, dig a hole (approximately two feet in diameter) around the broken sprinkler head. Make sure to save the dirt in order to fill in the hole later! Be careful not to damage the irrigation sprinkler pipes, as that will require a much bigger fix. Dig down 8 to 12 inches to the base of the sprinkler's vertical pipe, also known as the "riser," in order to expose all of the pieces that will be replaced.
Carefully twist the old sprinkler head in a counterclockwise fashion to remove it from the vertical pipe, so that you don't get soil in the pipe (this could cause a blockage in the water line and potentially damage the new sprinkler head). If the years of use have caused the sprinkler head to become stuck in place, a wrench may be needed to loosen it. Hold the riser in place while using a wrench to avoid tearing the rest of the irrigation pipes out of place.
Install the new sprinkler head by twisting it into place with a clockwise motion (no need for a wrench - hand-tight will be just fine). Set the spray pattern according to the directions that accompanied the purchase of the new sprinkler head, then replace the sod that you removed from the hole previously.
Overview of Sprinkler System Boise ID (208) 398-3471
Overview of Sprinkler System Boise ID (208) 398-3471
Sprinkler Master 1010
Welcome to Sprinkler Master here is a overview of a sprinkler system. This is an overview of how a sprinkler system works and the various parts that make the system function.
Stop/Waste
The stop and waste is the main shut off valve for the sprinkler system. It is what starts or stops water from entering the system.
Backflow Preventer
These are required in most cities if you are using potable (drinking) water in the sprinkler system. The backflow preventer stops water from flowing backwards through the system and potentially contaminating the main water supply.
Main Line
Main line is typically 1 ¼” and carries water from the stop and waste to the backflow preventer and then to the valve manifold.
Valve Manifold
The purpose of the valve manifold is to divert water from the main line to the individual valves.
Valves
Valves are like the heart of the sprinkler system. They open and close to allow water into the lateral lines.
Lateral Lines
Lateral lines carry water from the valve to the sprinkler heads.
Funny Pipe
Funny pipe is a flexible tube that connects a sprinkler head to the lateral line. It is flexible to more easily place the sprinkler in the desired location.
Sprinkler
There are several styles of sprinkler heads that have different functions. They spray water from the sprinkler lines and out to the yard.
Timer
The timer is like the brain of the sprinkler system. From the timer you can program what days and times you want the sprinkler system to operate.
Wiring
The wires carry the electrical signal from the timer and to the valves.
Broken or cracked sprinkler pipes
