Questions tagged [sprinkler-system]
Automated grounds watering (irrigation) systems that use heads to spray water over an area -- these are usually used with grass lawns or other turfed areas.
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Sprinkler Pump Outdoor Plug with Relay
We recently bought a home that had a shed, which we removed. The shed housed a run of cable to a sprinkler pump at the back of the property. It also housed the pump start relay. The shed is now gone ...
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How many extra unions are required to make a plumbed system easily servicable?
In an answer to the question Is it possible to stop weeping between threaded copper joint on sprinkler system?,
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Is it possible to stop weeping between threaded copper joint on sprinkler system?
We just redid our sprinkler system last year and I found some weeping here when turning on the sprinklers for the summer. Is it possible to stop without having to take everything apart?
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What is causing the last two heads in a sprinkler/irrigation system to have no water pressure?
Zone 2 of my irrigation system has 6 pop-up sprinkler heads but the last two do not pop up, nor is there any water coming from them at all. They are completely dry, even in the flex lines they are ...
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Hunter Controller immediately stops trying to water
We used this controller last year and it was working fine. It is a Hunter SRC. Now, when I try to start a station, the controller immediately displays the time and appears that it is not trying to ...
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When to use PVC cap vs plug
I am planning to cap off some sprinkler lines. I found the PVC line that leads there. I was watching some YouTube videos to find out what I needed to do and I see some that use PVC caps with PVC ...
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Help with steps for sprinkler blowout for winter [duplicate]
Someone helped use an air compressor to do the sprinkler blowout last year, but this year I have to do it myself and can't remember exactly what the steps were, especially which valves to turn on and ...
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How can I complete these repairs to my sprinkler system?
I have two (hopefully small) repairs that I need to do for my system. Luckily most of it is in a control box, so it is easy to get at. Here's the setup:
At the top was a valve that was broken, and at ...
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Why is the pressure in the house faucets low when my outdoor sprinkler system turns on?
The pressure in the house is good but when the sprinkler system turns on outside the pressure drops in the house. I don’t believe this has always been the case or maybe I didn’t notice but it seems to ...
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Why don't my sprinkler heads pop up when all zones are turned on?
Went to turn on my sprinkler system for the second time this year and nothing comes up. Confirmed water is flowing from pump (not sure if rate has changed though). No sprinklers come up, but every ...
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How do I cap off / remove a single sprinkler head?
I have a corner in my yard that is getting too much water from the sprinkler system. The grass is drowning and moss is growing because it's constantly wet. The adjacent zone seems to throw enough ...
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How do I increase the pressure in my sprinkler system that runs off a well?
I'm trying to build a sprinkler system for my large yard. I've set up 2 zones each one with 8 heads being supplied by a 2HP well pump.
I'm using 1" pipe everywhere.
The first zone works fine and ...
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Rain Bird ESP-6 Sprinkler controller buttons no longer functioning—do I need a new controller?
I am trying to manually cycle through my sprinkler zones with my Rain Bird ESP-6 controller (from 1996), but the membrane button to manually cycle the zones does not work. In fact, none of the 4 ...
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How can I fix broken underground tee for sprinkler?
I have an underground sprinkler system and a t-joint broke and I'm wondering an easy way to fix it.
It is about a foot underground and 3/4" PVC. The ground is a very strong clay that shifts ...
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Adjusting pop-up sprinker range with the top screw
The previous owner of my home primarily used Rain Bird and Toro brand sprinklers (both pop-up and shrub types, all non-rotary) for irrigation, along with a few Orbit shrub risers in the front yard. ...
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Work done without pre-approval, should I pay this guy? [closed]
Long story short, have a rental in another state managed by an RE agent. Recently she sent someone to look at the sprinkler system because multiple heads are not working properly. She was expecting to ...
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Set Rainbird Sprinkler to run on certain days
I have a rainbird ESP-TM2 sprinkler system and in it I have programmed it to
water: Mon/Wed/Fri/Sun
No water: Tue/Thur/Sat
Simple enough but now because of this even odd mess it waters which ever day ...
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All Sprinkler Heads Leaking
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I have been installing a brand new sprinkler system into my yard. I have ran most of the water lines but have a temporary above ground set up right now, as my idea is to adjust their ...
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Type of valve to use on PVC misting system
I am making a misting system for my back patio that consists of 1/2" pvc and connectors that have the misting nozzle drilled. I am putting a nozzle every 2 feet and going about 30 feet down my patio ...
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Sprinkler System - Winterization planning ahead
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I am installing a new sprinkler system and this is my first time. I have done a lot of research including reading the plumbing code and what is required. I see that I need a pressure ...
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Is it normal for sprinkler heads to be a few inches under the soil level?
We bought a house with a 7-zone sprinkler system, and I'm currently inspecting and updating sprinkler heads. Some of the rotors are installed really low, a few inches under the ground. Is this ...
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How can I protect my underground sprinkler PVC pipe from tree roots?
This is a follow up to a previous problem I had here: PVC Pipe for sprinkler system broken in multiple places
Does anyone have any suggestions how I can install underground PVC pipe and protect it ...
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Can I put 1.5-inch Schedule 40 pipe inside a 2-inch metal pipe to reline my shallow well?
I use a shallow well in my backyard to water my lawn. It's about 25 feet deep and has water starting at about 12 - 15 feet yearly. The well pipe is 2" in diameter, and I believe has a leak that ...
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Replacing irrigation spray nozzles with rotary, performance doesn't seem to be anywhere near advertised?
I'm replacing a set of Hunter Pro spray nozzles (no idea model number) and I'm trying out the RainBird 1800 45 PRS 4" rotary model 12SAPROPR. I replaced one of them (a 90*) to see how it ...
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My sprinkler system has 4 zones. When switching zones I lose all pressure to pressure tank. I have replaced tank,pressure switch and pump. Not working
I have a sprinkler sys. with 4 zones. It loses all pressure when switching zones.I can manually pressurize tank and it will run thru cycle but it drops to 0 when it goes to next zone. I have put in ...
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My rain bird system has one zone that runs whenever any other zone is running
System is 10 years old and never did this before. Zone #6 runs whenever any of the other 7 zones are running even if each zone is turned on manually one by one. Zone #6 runs the same amount of time as ...
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Leaking sprinkler system area top of valve?
I noticed a small leak of water when I turned on the sprinkler system this year. The leak seems to be coming from the top of the pressure vacuum breaker. Note this is not the exact picture of what I ...
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Hard-Wiring Sprinkler Controller(s) Into Junction Box
So I want to install an irrigation system in my garden. I am starting with one controller but there may be more. I was told, rather than install an in-use outlet, where bugs and spiders etc will hang ...
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How can I repair older Hunter 12-inch popup sprinklers that have worn out riser splines? They rotate to a different direction each time they run [duplicate]
I have about 3-dozen of these worn out sprinklers and in every case the internal splines that keep the riser from rotating are worn out or stripped. Sprinkler replacement is difficult as they all ...
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What is the name of this valve from my sprinkler system?
This small release valve was broken on my sprinkler system and I want to get a replacement. What is the name of this valve?
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Sprinkler system 1st zone just started to recycle when turned on all others work fine
1st zone just started to recycle ... pressure gauge is up and down quickly system is set to 50/30 cutoff. Yes all heads in zone 1 are working and putting out proper sprinkler spray however pump keeps ...
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Good way to elevate and secure irrigation anti-siphon valves
My anti-siphon valves need to be 18 inches (half a meter) off the ground, due to local code, the water source and the slope of the yard. There are three valves connected to a horizontal manifold and I ...
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Replacing a solenoid valve under water?
I have a Rainbird valve right before the backflow preventer. Not sure why they did it this way. Anyway, it is leaking. I think my solenoid valve needs to be replaced.
Replacing this doesnt seem so ...
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Can I set up sprinklers with my Sump Pump?
I have a MEDAS 1/2HP 1850 GPH submersible pump. I want to use it to water my garden.
Sprinklers sounds good but I worry if I'll have enough water pressure. I was able to connect the pump to a garden ...
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Sprinkler system spraying water at the main pipe. How bad is this?
How bad is this leak will the whole pipe need to be replaced?
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Why is my sprinkler system backflow leaking after being winterized?
After having my sprinkler system winterized, I noticed water leaking from the spigot. I thought it would stop once all the extra water came out but it is still leaking after 1 week.
I turned the ...
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Does the Pressure Vacuum Breaker (PVB) supply water to the sprinkler system of the house or the entire house?
This Pressure Vacuum Breaker is between the city meter and the house. Usually when the layout is this way. If I shut these two valves off, does it stop the supply of water to the sprinkler system or ...
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Anyone know much about the Rainbird sprinkler nozzles, HEVAN, VAN, Q, etc? [duplicate]
Got a setup with sprinklers spaced every 8'. We installed a generator and I need to move sprinklers around to get coverage and prevent sprinklers from spraying the generator. I moved the sprinkler ...
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Is my sprinkler system broken?
In the past, to blow out my sprinkler system, I'd close my main in valve, hook up my compressor to a hose spigot, set the output to 40-60, open the spigot and it will charge my main line and I then go ...
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What is the name of this valve?
We are winterizing our sprinkler system.Does anyone know the name of this valve? Were looking for a replacement. Thanks
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Water usage when some sprinkler heads are capped off
I have removed several sprinkler heads. Does this reduce the amount of water used or do I need to reduce the time in that zone?
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What am I missing when blowing out water from my sprinkler system?
I am trying to blow out my sprinkler lines and I put together an adapter to connect the air compressor to the faucet pictured below. The air compressor was charged to 140PSI, and then I turned on a ...
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removing tree roots without stump grinder
I am installing a sprinkler system in my backyard but a thick tree root is crossing a pipe path. This tree was actually removed last year (cut & stump grinding) and the tree roots are the ...
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How to turn off the water valve to the sprinkler
I believe one of our sprinkler units is leaking…I have turned off the sprinkler system however I want to turn the water off to the sprinkler manual valve . Would I do it from the back flow I assume…...
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Winterize Sprinkler System
I cannot find a service in northern NJ to winterize my sprinkler system for less than $100, so I want to try doing it myself, I just don't want to break anything. I've watched a few youtube videos, ...
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Trying to troubleshoot sprinklers; Zones not turning on
I've got a Rainbird Hunter system that came with the house. It is about 7 years old. The unit has power and turns on but fails to turn on the sprinklers. I have cycled through the various zones by ...
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How to do a small paver repair after sprinkler installation?
I had some guys come in and install a sprinkler system. We had to remove 6 pavers to put the pipe underneath, chipping away at some of the concrete under the sand. They wanted quite a bit to put those ...
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Can anyone give a valid argument against running sprinkler wire in 1/2" pvc water line? [closed]
Most sprinkler systems directly bury the wire next to the water line. So, this is a big upgrade from that. The main purpose is to protect the wire from being cut if someone digs there.
Why not use 1/...
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Multiple sprinkler valves failing at once
I have a house that's about 5 years old and had the front yard landscaping with 3 zones using Brand H control valves.
I added another 3 for the backyard running from the same control box using the ...
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Manually turning on a sprinkler valve with bleed screw?
I am installing a new sprinkler valve system. Everything was pre-assembled with three valves, all I had to do was connect the incoming water and outgoing water. As part of the "testing" procedure it ...
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