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How do I easily separate unglued PVC pipe from joints?
I've been retrofitting an existing PVC irrigation system around my house. Part of that work requires that I work in shallow holes adding T joints and elbows in places where there were none before. In ...
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How can I get low water pressure in sprinkler system fixed?
I have a new house that is still under warranty. Compared to at least two of my neighbors whose houses were built by the same builder and have very similar sprinkler systems, my sprinklers put out ...
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Drilling “misting” pin holes in PVC
I built raised gardens this year and added cheap DIY PVC irrigation. I used a 1/16" drill bit and drilled several holes in 1/2" PVC pipe. The 1/16" drill bit was the smallest I had but the holes ...
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Charging Irrigation System, Can I Do This Myself?
Every spring some company comes out and "charges" our sprinkler system. Can someone explain what this is and whether or not this is something I can do?
It basically seems like they come out, turn on ...
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How can I get my sprinkler / home irrigation system to not ruin my car with water spots? [closed]
I have a sprinkler system (i.e. irrigation system) at home. Occasionally I park my car too close and it gets hit with the water. This causes horrible water spots. I've seen that some do-it-yourself ...
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Draining irrigation system for the winter
What's the best way to drain an outdoor irrigation system, which includes sprinklers and drip irrigation?
I've drained them as well as I could by opening a faucet in the basement (a few feet below ...
