How to Adjust the Hunter PGP Sprinkler Rotor Head

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Күн бұрын

Hello Everyone! Don't have the Rain Bird 5000 Rotor Sprinkler Head but something similar? Chances are you have the Hunter PGP Sprinkler Head. Good news! That is what we are discussing today in this video. Learn how to adjust the Hunter PGP Rotor Head and what all the different slots fond on the top of the head do. More importantly know how to use the adjustments correctly when you are are adjusting your Hunter sprinkler heads. There are some main differences between Hunter and Rain Bird rotor heads and you will learn all about them here. Everything from knowing how to shorten the throw distance so they don't spray so far along with making sure your nozzles stay installed with the same screw, as well as changing the arc or the amount it rotates and knowing which side if fixed and which changes. Learn how to pull up the sprinkler to gain access to the nozzle and few other things that will get you prepared so you get the job done as fast as possible and get back to something more enjoyable while keep your lawn looking lush! Come along and get smarter with each video and save money on sprinkler repairs! Let us know what things about sprinklers you would like to learn about.

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@samalbanese464 Жыл бұрын

Finally someone that just gives the details without all the added stuff…thank you

@michaelbullington137 3 ай бұрын

Well explained. And the camera close-ups were really nice for these older eyes. Thank you!

@EdwardGolden-o4t 8 күн бұрын

GREAT really GREAT EXPLANATION - Thank you for your expertise!

@davekeys5926 2 ай бұрын

Dude, 5 star review. Had been considering the Hunter but had reservations about operations. You answered EVERYTHING. That's the way to do a review folks.😂😂

@daveb7408 9 ай бұрын

Just bought one of these this morning to replace one that was in the ground when I bought the house. Never had to replace a sprinkler head on my own -- always paid someone to do it for me. Thanks to this video I was able to do it myself this morning and save the $$ for something else.

@sde77cap Жыл бұрын

Can't thank you enough, you saved my life! I bought that horrible new Toro before I read your review of it. Then I realized while accidentally watching your review of the other Hunter PG that I needed a Hunter, so I replaced it with a PGP and then watched your excellent review and am now one happy camper! You the man!!

@JaxVision-ul4ye Жыл бұрын

Suuuuuuuper helpful!! Thank you so much! The directions on the inside sleeve of the sprinkler’s packaging were illegible and so unclear! Your vid was straight forward and explained it all! Much obliged!

@Savsal12 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I wish I found this last year when I hired a landscaper to soak my fence and destroy it. He told me he dialed it in the best he could

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about the destruction. Glad this could help.

@annealinski8308 2 жыл бұрын

Your video helped immensely. It seems Hunter instructions, if you have a microscope to read them, are designed to be ambiguous. Your video helped me install a new PGP in about 10 minutes. Thanks so much!

@bocaguyus 2 ай бұрын

You just saved me $120.00 per hour for our irrigation provider to come out and adjust the head direction as we change the landscaping and 360 growing field. Thank you!!!!

@thesprinklerchannel 2 ай бұрын

Makes me happy to know this is helping those who need it.

@bobshannon9803 2 жыл бұрын

i was really happy to know that i was not the only one using the wrong end of the tool. great job. thanks

@thesprinklerchannel 2 жыл бұрын

😊

@walterheinen5298 Жыл бұрын

Best sprinkler video yet. Thank You

@Godisknockingx 2 жыл бұрын

BAR NONE THE BEST TUTORIAL ON KZfaq! TEUST ME ! I've watched over 20 of these. Props for the Excellent tutorial.

@davegawronik1654 2 жыл бұрын

Brother you just saved me 80 bucks for a service call 👍🏻 great video. Thanks ….

@12janicerd 11 ай бұрын

I got it close after watching this video, Thank you

@chispan9965 2 жыл бұрын

better explanation than the professional..layman terms 👍👍👍

@danielmann9135 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent well detailed video. Thankyou,you saved me a service call.I had a jamed head. Lifted it up with the key. Works great. Much appreciated.

@chagoman2001 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir, very informative. You touched up on the exact sprinkler head I have. My sprinkler was hitting my outside condenser unit and it corroded the accumulator. You're definitely getting a like and I subscribed to your channel. Thank you sir.

@joeprince3921 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for positing this video. Excellent job covering all functions of the sprinkler head.

@josephciafone81 10 күн бұрын

This was a great and helpful video no BS and long story right to the point. Thank keep up the good work.

@sciottos Жыл бұрын

Good, clear instruction - other than the written instructions that come with the product, that have to be read with a scanning electron microscope because they have to send them in 8 different languages.

@josephking7448 10 ай бұрын

Dude, THANK YOU! I AM NOT AN IDIOT, BUT I SURE AS HELL FELT LIKE ONE TRYING TO INSTALL THIS THING! 🤣 This video was perfect, so thank you so much!! 👍🏼

@thesprinklerchannel 9 ай бұрын

Glad it helped! Way to get it done 💪🏼

@johnmorgan1808 Ай бұрын

Thank you for the clear, concise demonstration!

@marshallleo6589 11 ай бұрын

insane how complex they made the adjustment of a basic movement. ..as if they made it so that most people cant use in properly...swiss watch adjustment vibes

@thesprinklerchannel 11 ай бұрын

Lol

@audiofrik 2 ай бұрын

I found your video to be the best. Now I understand the adjustment procedure. Thanks.

@cab9197 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I am going to try it with one of my new Hunter Sprinkler heads that I am going to replace. Thank you!

@casiopea1953 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your very helpful instructions,so clear and didactic information update, with your help I fixed my brand new hunter sprinkler 🙏🤗

@thesprinklerchannel 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome to hear!

@runningdaddy1972 9 ай бұрын

Well done. Thanks for the clear description. Very helpful

@WrightousOne 2 жыл бұрын

Great, just what I was looking for. UR the MAN...

@danielchambers1958 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting this information . . . very well done!

@robhildebrandt5578 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent! This is exactly what I needed. I was trying to adjust the arc (swivel) using the wrong end of the tool. I didn't realize I needed to be using the white T-shaped end instead. Perfect explanation. Thanks for making this video!

@thesprinklerchannel 3 жыл бұрын

Good to hear Rob. Always great to hear the videos are helping people!

@dnorthern8797 2 жыл бұрын

Ugh. Same error here!! Just assumed the key was only for pulling up and the metal end would do all the adjustments. Whoops!

@wychwoods Жыл бұрын

Me too! How embarrassing!

@dtork47 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful and well done…..now I will go fix it!

@thedatabody 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

@oldludwig 2 жыл бұрын

Extremely helpful - thank you sir!

@Savsal12 Жыл бұрын

This is the best video nice clear explanation with no bs. Thank you!

@TysonKyle88 20 сағат бұрын

Thanks man this thing was driving me CRAZY. instructions given didnt show the hole inside the arrow.

@richardbarns9484 11 ай бұрын

Great instructional video! Thanks!!!

@jimdomaratzki8448 Жыл бұрын

Excellent tutorial. Thanks for posting.

@Sigma100_ Жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Made the DIY process simple.

@ronane7822 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. This was way more helpful than the top-down only Hunter video. I'm sure they were trying, but I think you did a better job explaining. Thanks.

@eols2190 Жыл бұрын

How about explaining how to set the right stop on the arc? You can't always screw the sprinkler into the riser exactly where you want the right stop to be, but I have heard that it is possible to unscrew the head from the base tube, pull it out, twist the head it to locate the nozzle accodingly, and then reinsert it and screw the nozzle back on the tube. Is this possible? Can you provide a video to demonstrate this procedure?

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this recommendation. Hope to have something for you and others soon!

@eols2190 Жыл бұрын

@@thesprinklerchannel that would be very helpful. Thanks!

@user-xh5cg8zs3z Жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m asking too - I would think that’s 1 of probably 2 strategies to set RIGHT. But I’d prefer not to unscrew the start from the base elbow because I rubbed it very carefully free of dirt &sand specs that I hear can cause leaks if any are on the plastic screw threads.

@kalakasbuilt2619 3 жыл бұрын

Great info and simple! Thanksn

@kraabell 3 жыл бұрын

Very good video! Thanks!

@davidmaxwell7275 5 ай бұрын

Great explanation thanks for sharing

@waddel8797 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the update on that rotate bro blessed

@robertp.neilson5938 Жыл бұрын

Very clear and helpful video.

@davidprymmer7157 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks you cleared everything up

@eddykoning9895 Жыл бұрын

Excellent explanation 👌

@snyderman001 Жыл бұрын

Great explanation. Thank you.

@wandacarroll9137 2 жыл бұрын

Very good information.

@nelsontamargo9646 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you just what I needed

@karldahlfred 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a good, clear, succinct review of how to adjust these sprinkler heads. Very helpful

@lynneshoffner4743 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you. Great video. Love the close up pictures too.

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@carlcinardo2517 28 күн бұрын

Very well explained.. Thank You-

@richardgreene5119 2 жыл бұрын

Bloody brilliant, mate!

@greggeppleman5057 Жыл бұрын

Nice job. Saved me some coin, and I can do it myself now.

@rhondabergsma6311 11 ай бұрын

Awesome instructions… thanks

@idmooseman Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informational video. I thought I heard you state you would discuss the nozzles also, but the video ended before that happened, or I missed that discussion.

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

Installing Hunter PGP Nozzles - Sprinkler Rotor Head kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oN5xZKVoxrnae4k.html

@stigofstad9571 Жыл бұрын

If you do not have that Hunters Tool, you can use a 3/32 hex key to adjust the water flow.

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the insight Steeg!

@gustavovega9921 2 жыл бұрын

Great video Thank you so much

@obdiane 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you , so much! You did the best explanation out of all the videos I have watched. Blessings. :0)

@myabear693 2 жыл бұрын

That you! That helps!

@Valerifon1 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding! Thorough explanation and exactly the sprinkler head I have. Thank you! I've subbed your channel. Cheers - Luther

@thesprinklerchannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@bernardomontell873 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, saved me some money.

@luislizardo-ng8lz Ай бұрын

Superb tutorial!

@suriyakrtnt521 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@Tony-dx3eo 2 жыл бұрын

Great video instruction--just earned my subscription! 🙌🏻

@thesprinklerchannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@billylowery2171 2 жыл бұрын

Very educational

@leighpatten5194 Ай бұрын

Thank you, that wa easy to understand!

@jsiqueblue4948 Ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@AJ-ds9xq Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@davidmicha2579 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@Patchjulie13 2 жыл бұрын

Your awesome thanks for the help!

@jamesmcgraw2294 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@thomasheaney2087 Жыл бұрын

Good job

@danwisnoski6952 2 жыл бұрын

Great how to video

@geoffreymones1329 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos on adjusting the PGJ and PGP nozzles. Can you make a video showing the spray patterns for the Hunter red, blue and low profile nozzles and when will it be good to use each one?

@thesprinklerchannel 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the request! I’ll put this in the line up 👍🏼

@JRoss485 2 ай бұрын

Excellent

@dj5752 Жыл бұрын

Nice video

@paulhong732 Жыл бұрын

Thanks ❤❤

@vegarojasj21 2 ай бұрын

Thanks man

@deangiusti1884 2 ай бұрын

I just bought a couple of these sprinkler heads from Ace Hardware. I asked what tool is used to adjust the sprinkler and he told me a flat head screwdriver.

@thesprinklerchannel 2 ай бұрын

Glad you found this video

@finnyvappanal 3 жыл бұрын

Explained it very well. Thank you so much!!!!

@RussC123 Ай бұрын

Super helpful. How would one go about getting a little more water volume out of this head without losing much distance in the throw? I have a couple zones with 5 of these on each and some seem like it’s putting out more of a mist versus larger water droplets (only 0.2” collected in my gauge after running an hour)

@thesprinklerchannel Ай бұрын

Try a bigger nozzle and might need to screw down set screw so it still remains same distance . Pressure might be high thus causing the misting effect

@miguelloza2625 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Great video! Have you come accross a sprinkler head that doesn’t automatically turn? I can move the head to the stop, it will automatically move it to the left and then it stays there

@thesprinklerchannel 3 ай бұрын

Gears are probably worn out. Time to replace.

@joshuarivera216 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the detailed video. I would like to know how where I can find a cap for one of these sprinkler heads. I can't seem to find one anywhere or if there is another way of turning one single rotor sprinkler off.

@thesprinklerchannel Ай бұрын

Sadly these heads don’t have a shutoff option. Only way to cap is to removed head and cap at inlet on hose/pipe leading to head inlet

@Savsal12 Жыл бұрын

I really like this video it’s the best

@user-uy4dv2hd2t Жыл бұрын

Excellent instruction! I'll watch again when the tool arrives and I adjust heads. One question and may have missed it, but I the right side is too far right and if I understand correctly the spray path is fixed or ends at the arrow. I need to move the right end point to the left. What am I missing?

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

Unscrew from body and rotate and then reinstall to change fixed right stop.

@user-uy4dv2hd2t Жыл бұрын

@@thesprinklerchannel Did exactly that after rewatching your video. Thanks again....

@AG-ug9wy Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this helpful video. Do you have a video showing how to adjust the starting point on the right? You reply several times about how to do it, but I need to see it because the words/terminology confuses me. Thanks!

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

We need to get that video made and posted. Thanks for this suggestion.

@bobinskeep3460 9 ай бұрын

Excellent tutorial. I have just replaced an old Toro with this head and am running into an issue with adjusting the arc. I’m ok with the right side but when trying to decrease the arc (which is at or near 360 right now) to 90 (this is on a corner) I get the ratchety click immediately. I’ve tried adjusting with and without it running and seem to have this same result. There’s nothing on the Hunter website that I can find to help me with this issue. Do you have a suggestion? Thanks.

@thesprinklerchannel 9 ай бұрын

Trying adjusting opposite direction. Hunter is right fixed so the left side should decrease. Comment again if you are still struggling after trying this.

@ZabsNY Ай бұрын

Super helpful video, wish I watched it before I over-screwed the adjustment screw and blew the nozzle out. I was able to find the nozzle on my lawn, but the screw is lost. Can the screw be replaced (and where would I find it??) or am I out $17 and need to replace the entire head?

@thesprinklerchannel Ай бұрын

If you have a sprinkler supplies only type of store they might have a replacement one or online. Make sure it is not just retracted but still there, usually it is still there just not visible until screwed down enough.

@ZabsNY Ай бұрын

So I thought of this after I commented….and it works! I took the old head that was getting tossed anyway. Removed the screw. You are able to pull back the rubber top just enough to insert the new screw and just like that the novice mistake was fixed without having to find a sprinkler supply store!

@loispratt143 2 жыл бұрын

Clear as mud

@thesprinklerchannel 2 жыл бұрын

I’m sorry to hear Lois, can we clarify anything specific for you?

@handwedge11 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t please some ppl. Great job 👍🏻

@tylergady2019 2 жыл бұрын

Great video and helped a lot. I have 3 heads that barely are putting out any water, they're all ok the far side of the yard. I changed out the nozzles, which didn't help. Do you think the filters are clogged and I need to install new sprinklers?

@thesprinklerchannel 2 жыл бұрын

It does seem like they could be. I’d check the nozzle port and then proceed to unscrew the top off to check filter and inlet to head. If they are all on the same zone could also be something related to the valve.

@tylergady2019 2 жыл бұрын

@@thesprinklerchannel ok, thanks. Yeah the nozzles are fine. I did buy new sprinkler heads, because I'm not sure the pgp filters can be changed out. Hopefully that works

@notavailable9919 2 жыл бұрын

Unscrew the cap and pull the sprinkler innards out, turn on the water and flush the line. Do you have good water flow? If not you have a pinched line.

@tylergady2019 2 жыл бұрын

@@notavailable9919 yeah I think that's the issue, thanks

@iiaznplayazii Жыл бұрын

Hi! You mentioned this rotor starts on the right. However, how do I adjust the starting point on the right? Thank you!

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

One has to unscrew head from body after turning all the way to right then reinstall

@salomesotilleo5722 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. How can I change the nozzle…. It’s broken. Do I replace the whole PGP?

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

Installing Hunter PGP Nozzles - Sprinkler Rotor Head kzfaq.info/get/bejne/oN5xZKVoxrnae4k.html

@amirkazemi2517 Жыл бұрын

the bastard sprinkler guy wanted to charge me $1000 for a visit today

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

Sad to hear contractors over-charging but hey that is why there is The Sprinkler Channel! 😃

@amirkazemi2517 Жыл бұрын

@@thesprinklerchannel my neighnor literally figured it out in 5 minutes where the valve was to shut off the un needed sprinkler heads

@user-xh5cg8zs3z Жыл бұрын

How do you set right ? First - I understand that with Hunter -the base is right - meaning the movement of the sprinkler head is from right base counter-clockwise to the left. But I do t want the right to start from/at 3 o” clock position. I want that arrow to start @ 11 o’ clock position as the base right position - then move left (counter-clockwise to whichever position like probably 90degrees from start 11 o’clock (RIGHT base position), so 90 degrees from 11 o’clock start ,all the way RIGHT @ arrow base far right) would be about 7 o’clock left stop adjustment- that’s easy. But the question about setting RIGHT ARROW NOT @ 3 o’clock is the question. How do ya set RIGHT, given ya have to screw the shaft/sprinkler head in all the way clockwise till it’s tight ?

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

Set right stop, unscrew from body. Reinstall with right stop point desired direction.

@TheDylan6908 Жыл бұрын

Unless I missed it, nothing was said about how to get the right stop to aim where you want it to.

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

To change right stop remove from body and position it where you need it and reinstall it. Just make sure you turn it all the way to the right before removing it. Hope this helps!

@TheDylan6908 Жыл бұрын

@@thesprinklerchannel yes it does. Thank you

@robkavoosi1639 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, what is the safest way to adjust the right side for Hunter PGP, once the unit is already in the ground?

@thesprinklerchannel 2 жыл бұрын

I prefer to adjust it while it is running but the safest might be while it is off.

@notavailable9919 2 жыл бұрын

Unscrew the cap pull out the innards turn the head all the way to the right, place it back into the housing pointing it where you wish to aim and screw back in.

@kentabella2524 Жыл бұрын

@@thesprinklerchannel Ok, but how do you adjust it?

@kentabella2524 Жыл бұрын

Please and thank you!

@davidburke3592 9 ай бұрын

Can you turn this sprinkler head of temporarily. I have 8 on the same zone and only want to water with 4 of them. Overseeded fescue in back and bermuda in front, no need to water that. Love to try and conserve and not water my dormant bermuda. Thanks great explanations/video

@thesprinklerchannel 9 ай бұрын

Unfortunately not with this type head

@davidburke3592 8 ай бұрын

That's what I thought. Thanks@@thesprinklerchannel