Raise and Replace A Sprinkler Head in Under 8 Minutes

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Жыл бұрын

Simple and informative content today - Replacing a sprinkler head and passing on some tips that I have learned in dealing with mine here at LCN HQ.
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00:23 Broken Sprinkler Head
01:34 How To Replace Sprinkler Head
03:23 How Sprinkler Systems Work
05:37 Sprinkler Donut
06:06 Change Sprinkler Angle
07:09 You Can Do Your Own Sprinkler Repairs
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@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

Here is the sprinkler donut cutter amzn.to/41OJbLN (it's much cheaper at an Ace or HD store if you can find it there)

@nramroop79 Жыл бұрын

Go morning Allen can I add prodiamine with humic 12 ?

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

@@nramroop79 sure can, water them both in together

@eric-seastrand Жыл бұрын

This video comes at a perfect time for me. Would love to see more irrigation content. Especially stuff like improving poor coverage, moving a head, adding heads to a zone, and repairing the aftermath / taking care to not mess up the grass in the process.

@LawnDad Жыл бұрын

I agree!

@bggatoruf Жыл бұрын

Completely agree... exactly what Eric said please!

@nickhubert5061 Жыл бұрын

100% Agree!

@303sprinklers Жыл бұрын

This guy is providing awful information

@LawnDad Жыл бұрын

@@303sprinklers, why?

@cliff9745 Жыл бұрын

Amen Allyn! I like the tone that figuring out sprinkler configurations is part of the fun!

@ibfreeekout Жыл бұрын

This sure is timely! I just finished replacing six sprayer heads by my sidewalk from the hodge podge of random heads to a consistent pressure regulated and check valve setup. So many weird things the previous owner of the place did to keep things running, including two 8 inch sprayer heads that were used for some reason. Thank goodness for risers!

@tamarm_funkycoldmedina Жыл бұрын

So true, when I first tried repairing the irrigation system when I moved in my current home I made 3 trips to home depot. Then I just started buying a bunch of parts after that. And just returned what I didn't need, and kept the extra of stuff I did use.

@Daman11P 18 күн бұрын

Straight to the point and informative. Thank you. Have to replace a sprinkler head and riser for the first time and don’t have nobody for guidance so thank you!

@collinmiller3360 Жыл бұрын

Being a new home owner this video helps a lot! I have two heads that need to be changed. I have a well established lawn and just want it to keep looking healthy and green!

@mattgriffith6116 Жыл бұрын

Just added a riser to one sprinkler head in my lawn, but was unsure of how to cut it to length. This video was very helpful. I already have that tool that you used to cut the riser to the correct length. Now I can do it myself! Thanks!

@BassManBobBassCovers Жыл бұрын

Such a great teacher and ambassador of the craft! 🙌

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

thanks!!

@tksambrano Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video. Well explained and it should give confidence to anyone thinking about doing irrigation repairs themselves. Bravo sir👏👏👏

@miamitreasurehunter 11 ай бұрын

I have just started taking over my sprinkler systems, thanks for the tips !

@arardgz 3 ай бұрын

As a single woman, taking care of my home..this is Super helful..thank you!

@ranger2316 Жыл бұрын

Hey from Palm Harbor. My back doesn't allow me to bend over for long periods of time, so my loving wife does the dirty work at the sprinkler head. The other day we were cleaning the sprinkler head filter and while I was in the house cleaning the filter, a neighbor stopped and asked her if she was alright and could she get up! I love that woman! I swear, it's kind of a rites of spring thing with these sprinkler heads... and your threshold of tolerance for overspray gets a little looser each year. Boy are you right about making multiple trips to Home Depot or Lowes... and keeping spare parts on hand! We use reclaimed water here in Palm Harbor, FL and man does it make a difference during these drought periods! Thanks for another great video Al.

@Marlene-zd4xm Ай бұрын

Excellent explanations! Thanks for sharing your knowledge.

@ChicagoSirens Жыл бұрын

Cool to see these videos from you. What is nice about the Toro T5 head you used is that it offers a 5" pop up height compared to the standard 4" used, so its best for your St. Augustine which grows tall. It is also super easy to set.

@andyslawncareandoutdooradv Жыл бұрын

Nice video AL! Always enjoy learning something new from you

@DaddingAllDay Жыл бұрын

I'm definitely planning a DIY irrigation setup. I find peace in dragging hoses around in the morning, but it's time to put some lines underground. Great video Al!!

@SixxTimeDad Жыл бұрын

Bought a brand-new house last fall and I'm looking forward to getting out in the lawn here in Iowa this spring. Would love to see more stuff on irrigation. Gotta keep that new sod looking good.

@briankenyon370 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. I needed this one. Thanks!

@mainnerd2222 Жыл бұрын

Every year, in the spring, I'm doing irrigation maintenance. Replacing sprinklers, valves, adjustments, solenoids, etc.

@redpineapple9908 Жыл бұрын

I installed my own irrigation from the branch off the main inside the house all the way out to heads. I used hose clamps on everything, poly pipe on barbed fittings, tape on all threaded connections. 2 years ago I replaced all the valves but everything else remained form the original install back in 1996. Also added a special backflow device so I can add a fertigation tank

@charliejohnson5978 Жыл бұрын

Good and timely video. Gives me a boost of confidence. I just paid $227 for my sprinkler company to turn on the sprinklers since winter and replaced a head. Yikes, I'd like to save money if I could learn from your knowledge. I'm clueless how techs twist the controls back and forth on the sprinkler tops to adjust water throw. Please do a video on simple adjustments we can make on sprinkler heads. Also, how to shut off or turn on systems when winter and spring occur. I have the problem of squirrels sharpening their teeth on the soft plastic heads. Thanks!

@Ruben-ti4yf 3 ай бұрын

Informative, thanks. 90' s.

@carltam9264 Жыл бұрын

awesome, great information.

@heywally2739 3 ай бұрын

Excellent, thanks!

@gabibbo_007 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the encouragment.

@frankminer4061 Ай бұрын

Great video. Love your “college” humor. Too funny!

@tedfinkenauer42 9 ай бұрын

Spot on. Thanks

@allensadicario5196 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again brother

@nunyabee3443 Жыл бұрын

Literally just what I needed cuz I was about to do this 😅

@turbo_cuts Жыл бұрын

Great info

@MrGchow Жыл бұрын

Needed this

@j.p.marion5377 Жыл бұрын

Yes, more irrigation videos! Anything for when your solenoid/valves are making a loud "clicking/ticking" noise when they are on and how to fix it?

@stevenbyun Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@seanobrien9849 Жыл бұрын

Thanks, just replaced my first sprinkler fatality from the snow plow a week ago

@obsessedwithlawnoddswithgr2092 Жыл бұрын

good work

@markbratt6058 Жыл бұрын

I switched from those plastic risers to flexible pipe because I would hit them with the lawn mower or run over the sprinkler head and crack the riser. My biggest irrigation problem is spots covered by evergreen trees and they block the sprinklers and cause dry spots in the lawn.

@5-Sigma Жыл бұрын

I find that those snap off risers snap off by themselves over time. The solid grey risers are not as easy to work with, but rarely break.

@mattclinch1976 Жыл бұрын

I did this for a couple years for a irrigation company. As long as everything under ground is in good shape it really is a super simple fix.

@5-Sigma Жыл бұрын

I just laid my pipes in the shape of a turkey leg so I'm all good!

@mattclinch1976 Жыл бұрын

@@5-Sigma lmao!

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

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@Mark-zi2og Жыл бұрын

Good stuff Al! Every spring it seems there are a couple of items in my irrigation that needs some attention. Not that hard to do.

@drewslawncare1913 Жыл бұрын

I've got a bucket full of sprinkler parts, I use Hunter sprinkler heads I haven't had much luck with the rainbirds or orbits never tried the toro ones though, Maybe I'll have to check it out one day!

@WestyMain Жыл бұрын

We had a new system installed last summer. Now the fun begins finding and removing the heads and old PVC pipes from the last 2 systems from 40 years or so. 😂

@MWMALONE 3 ай бұрын

Perfect

@AuthenTech Ай бұрын

Great tips! Next you need to come help me swap out all my heads 🤣 those Toro heads look pretty sweet

@Sam-hj8hy Жыл бұрын

I learned years ago about those cut to fit risers. At first I only bought one or two at a time...then one time I saw there was an tire pack (i think 10 to a pk) for about what 2 or 3 of the singles cost. Just pick yourself up a couple of those packs and you will be good for years to come.

@natewalls4850 Жыл бұрын

I feel like irrigation is a constant upkeep/maintenance piece of DIY lawn care. Gotta make sure things are always working otherwise you’ll see it in the lawn and then your scrambling to fix it.

@wezhenry2803 2 ай бұрын

Thank you I have one to repair.

@fiftyoon Жыл бұрын

Threaded fittings specifically made for sprinklers do not require teflon tape because they are made from a softer plastic, which is in essence self-sealing.

@petepalmer6929 Жыл бұрын

Hey nut, great video. I haven’t used my irrigation in a few years, and I’ve put some Bermuda sod down since the last time. I want to start using my irrigation again but have to do a few fixes, one being the blowback has to be replaced and I do remember one head leaking bad. How can I find the heads that were covered over with sod? I’m think the only way is to walk around with a plumber’s probe. Any suggestions?

@franceszetts6874 Жыл бұрын

Just signed up. Hope I learn from it!!!

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

welcome to the nut-house! 😀

@brandonrobinson8000 3 ай бұрын

How do you determine the sprinkler head height? Have two Hunter PGP 4 inchers that are sunk in pretty good. Got risers but definitely stuck on how high they need to go. Thanks for any advice and appreciate your videos.

@angelmanuel6826 3 ай бұрын

awesome video, is there on that is dummy proof how to set the heads water distance.

@tomgreen1721 Жыл бұрын

Wondering can i apply Compost Tea to my lawn for microbes bennifits

@calvinbatts4483 Жыл бұрын

Also where can I find regular old green Lawn Donuts at? Only style my Lowes is carrying right now is some goofy octagon shaped one that's very rough and not clean looking at all. It seems like the standard clean, smooth, 6 1/2" green lawn donuts can't be found right now...

@loganatort5883 Ай бұрын

needed to replace a sprinkler head and cant stop thinking of minecraft building 🤣🤣 goodtimeswithscar uses the same music weird youtube connection moment but figured i say something and see if im not the only one 😬

@franceszetts6874 Жыл бұрын

What can I put on my grass, besides fertilizer, to have it green all the time? Thank you.

@tanktexas Жыл бұрын

Anyone help. I'm new to lawn care. I put down stress blend . I watered it in but almost two days later we had a hard rain. Do I need to reapply or should I be good.

@williammurray1620 Жыл бұрын

Is that your preferred sprinkler? I have the 90, 180 degree kind and they don't seem to water well here in Central California. I do have a lot of hardpan here.

@trishpugelli5371 2 ай бұрын

when buying replacements, are all replacements standard size? (i know not the height part)

@floridapunkarchivist Жыл бұрын

Wow the perfect video as I just got home from Lowes. I got a quick question for you....I'm about to use grubex as per your recommendation but was also planning on spraying Ironite....was going to apply the grubex then water it as I lay down the Ironite...would that mess anything up? Greetings from Orlando from a fellow South Floridian. What part of South Florida are you in?

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

Both of those need to be watered in so you can do both same day, then water it all in together. I'm in Bradenton. Been super dry here this year so far.

@floridapunkarchivist Жыл бұрын

@@Thelawncarenut thanks so much man I’m about to do it right now as the sun is going down I do have 2 mini schnauzers that go out to the yard every 30 minutes will these products be harmful to them?

@bme7491 Жыл бұрын

Might as well use sand for everything since Florida is pretty much once big sandbox.

@YardBrah Жыл бұрын

You have to watch out for them threaded females 😂😂😂🤙🏾 Great Video Uncle Al 😊🙏🏾

@jonpferreira Жыл бұрын

Got a whole drawer in the tool chest dedicated to irrigation. Those adjustable risers give me nightmares. Had to raise 15 or so heads and most of those risers broke with just a bump from kids playing around. Ended up switching to solid nipples.

@carlogarcia209 Жыл бұрын

Do you know why I only have 1 some that won’t turn on manually ? I replaced new solenoid but that didn’t fix the issue all my other zone on perfectly when I turn them on manually but 1 zone don’t

@jiminutez 3 ай бұрын

I recommend spraying the dirt off before removing it. Any debris that falls inside the pipe can glog the sprinkler holes.

@Astonsellers22 Жыл бұрын

Hey Allen I was just wondering if you can just make a video of you just mowing you whole yard back and front

@jerrykramer7025 11 ай бұрын

Where did you get the concrete donut? I see plastic ones on Amazon

@davidtrudell8985 Жыл бұрын

One thing you didn't mention is when you unscrew the old sprinkler head, DO NOT get dirt down inside the line. For you that was the last sprinkler head on that run so if dirt did get down in there and once you turn the sprinkler on it will only plug up the one head. My luck last year was when I replaced one of the sprinkler heads, it was the first head in the run and dirt fell down in the line. Once the water was turned on that dirt ended up getting into the next three heads and I had to take them all apart to clean them out.

@mrmsbhvn Жыл бұрын

Watching this, I was seriously stressed regarding dirt falling, but he didn't really expand into the importance of not getting any/cleaning out the line. Surprised, because you are correct, it's a biggie.

@erineopenaloza8311 Жыл бұрын

Keeping tugging like that (2:30) and the lawn won’t be the only thing I’m excited about 😏

@EWC88 Жыл бұрын

How do you know the height to put sprinkler head? Should only the top “head” that can screw off by above ground level?

@eols2190 Жыл бұрын

Nice try, but I think I'll continue doing it the right way (buy removing enough soil around the body to make sure I'm unscrewing the entire unit and not just the cartridge). Also, it helps to pay particular care to avoid knocking dirt back into the feed riser or elbow when re-installing the housing, else you will have to clean the filter screens.

@jvereen3364 Жыл бұрын

Where can I buy the flexible lead hose?

@sbway9308 Жыл бұрын

Allyn, hope you're doing well? HELP PLEASE!!! I just noticed what I believe to be wild Bermuda in my Empire Zoysia lawn! Not happy about that... What are some of the ways you control/eliminate wild Bermuda?

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

there isn't any herbicide that you can apply - I have the same issue in mine - the two blend together pretty nicely so I just live with it.

@Nabdoolhotmail Жыл бұрын

Hi Allen, Why did you use a 1/2 to 3/4 adapter?

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

The irrigation head has 3/4" threads and the elbow that was already in the ground has 1/2" threads. So I really had no choice other than to use the reducer that I did. Most sprinkler heads are set up this say way here in Florida.

@gg80108 Ай бұрын

Its too bad in Florida then run 1/2 line to 3/4 huge rotor heads. The first water pressure drop, you just got the trickle effect.

@jkbaker01 Жыл бұрын

Is it okay to add a head by adding a T to the end of the line? I need one more and am trying to figure out what to do.

@shane6002 Жыл бұрын

Dynamite video and yes I am very hesitant of working on my own irrigation system really thought that dig out tool with something is there a specific name for that thank you

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

I call it a "sprinkler donut tool" - you can get them at pretty much any Ace or HD/Lowes.

@shane6002 Жыл бұрын

@@Thelawncarenut great I'll look into it thanks

@PolarisEricson Жыл бұрын

It's super easy!

@shane6002 Жыл бұрын

@@PolarisEricson from the videos I watch looks like it is I'll just have to suck it up and give it a go

@magnate2372 Жыл бұрын

Anyone used Hunter MP rotator heads? I was thinking of switching to those to save on water costs. They’re supposed to be more efficient.

@rickmay3925 Жыл бұрын

Two most useful tools: 1)riser removal tool for when riser breaks flush. 2) PVC rachet cutter. Just buy them.

@shadowdrinkerx Жыл бұрын

Hey, Alyn...have you used the rainbird r-van sprinkler heads? They are super adjustable and the spray pattern looks really cool. I would be stoked to see you review the different types of sprinkler heads. I replaced my standard misters with the r-vans and I love them.

@nv7620 Жыл бұрын

I put the r-van's in a couple years ago. Love mine

@edgarcastelli5764 Жыл бұрын

Allan question how can I get the tool you use to dig out the hole ? To replace the sprinkler

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

they should have them at Ace or HD. That's where I got mine, about $30.

@axg038200 Жыл бұрын

After you swapped out the sprinkler head. How come you didn't fill the hole with the existing dirt rather than using sand?

@JeffSmith-eq3kc Жыл бұрын

Sand is just easier to pack down hard and level out. It doesn't settle close to what the soil would. He's also got extremely sandy soil being by the water in Florida so it works out well.

@williefree7089 Жыл бұрын

Where can I purchase the doughnuts? I've looked and looked without any luck!!

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

here it is on Amazon with an inflated price amzn.to/41OJbLN I paid $30 for it at the store.

@williefree7089 Жыл бұрын

@@Thelawncarenut thanks. But I mean the concrete doughnut to protect the sprinkler head.

@jimmaul Жыл бұрын

@@williefree7089 They usually have them at the big box stores but you can get those online as well.

@Sig_P229 Жыл бұрын

Why not use a flex pipe for the sprinkler connection instead of hard threaded riser?

@everss02 Жыл бұрын

I use a tulip bulb planter to dig a clean hole around the head, no digging

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

that's a great idea!

@progression_decibel Жыл бұрын

Nice! I use a Hori Hori tool which cuts through the ground pretty well.

@GamerGee Жыл бұрын

What’s your thoughts on the hunter mp system?

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

I've never used those but they look pretty cool!

@JohnR9965 Жыл бұрын

I had a bad batch of toro heads. They would not retract back down. Unfortunately by the time I swapped them it was to late for the return. They knew it was a bad run of them out in the field. I switched brands.

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

well that sucks, I didn't know that happened.

@shanew7361 Жыл бұрын

I agree Toro sprinkler is junk. I prefer Rain Bird.

@pevelyhomeowner327 Жыл бұрын

If using Teflon tape “added frustration” you’re doing something wrong. Practice until you’re proficient and having tape on makes future disassembly easy.🤷‍♂️ Thank for the content that’s really helpful. ✌️

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

I'm a DIYer. I do this once a year. No need to be proficient. Just accurate enough. If I owned a company, same deal. Why add cost when there is no benefit?

@BoraHorzaGobuchul 10 ай бұрын

Why use it where it's not needed though. Those plastics are soft, so when you screw then on tight, they sorry if self-seal, and the pressure in the system is minimal since water is always coming out, so no real need for additional tightening

@MichaelRei99 Жыл бұрын

I don’t even have to dig my sprinkler heads out I just unscrew them pull them out and put the new one in .

@Zermie 10 ай бұрын

"Threaded female... yeah... those were my favorite in college." LOLOLOL

@gregjohnson4604 Жыл бұрын

Great show no need to hear about your college days though. Thanks

@johnjrkean7008 Жыл бұрын

I need to get irrigation put in for my front lawn hopefully theres a sprinkler head that can handle the enormous 300 sq ft lol

@Thelawncarenut Жыл бұрын

😁

@terrencebibbphoto Жыл бұрын

Alyn, This is an amazing video and perfect timing. I have a section under one of the round covers that appears to be leaking water and is full even with the system turned off for months. HELP!!

@mrmsbhvn Жыл бұрын

You must have water pressuring up to your box/valves for it to get out of a sprinkler. You said its "turned off", so if just the controller is off, and water is leaking from a sprinkler head, then you have a bad leaking/valve. Google that with the brand of valve for the zone that is leaking-many repair vids out there.

@jiminutez 3 ай бұрын

I spoke to soon

@Ryush806 Жыл бұрын

My favorite part was when you put it in the hole

@GorillaPiss Жыл бұрын

“This is called a threaded female, those were my favorite in college” Instantly earned my sub for that banger 😂

@major_west 2 ай бұрын

Those adjustable risers are the very prone to breaking. Never, never use them. Pay a few pennies more for solid schedule 40 pvc risers and keep a variety of lengths on hand.