Sprinkler Head Broke OFF! Here is how to fix it with the extractor tool.

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2 жыл бұрын

You're not going to want to miss this one! Ever have a sprinkler head break off and you have a piece of plastic stuck in the pvc fitting that you need to extract before fixing it? Well, this is the video for you! Today we go through how to you use the sprinkler extractor tool made by Orbit that will allow you to easily remove broken sprinkler riser or nipple parts that have broken off. Many times this happens when heads are installed on risers (hint: not the correct way of doing it) and have no flex to them, so as soon as the mower hits the sprinkler head, snap! Your sprinkler head breaks off and you have a broken sprinkler piece left in the pvc fitting that needs to be removed. Come along and learn how to use this sprinkler tool correctly and how to change out the extractor tool head depending on what size of fitting or part you need to extract from. Pay attention to each step so you don't make any mistakes while using it and save yourself time outside sweating and becoming frustrated. The Orbit sprinkler extractor tool is inexpensive and will make it a breeze to repair your break. But....don't repair it just like it was, check out our other sprinkler video of how to use funny pipe to keep your head from breaking off again. Let us know if this helped you. We love hearing from you all and it makes my day when I hear that these videos are helping all of you out there! Thanks for watching The Sprinkler Channel and consider subscribing and checking out all the other videos we have to offer on our channel! Let us know what is your situation and how you are able to use this extractor tool for your benefit.

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@danielpatterson9663 2 күн бұрын

Worked like a charm. Thanks!

@philippluklas 10 күн бұрын

You’re my hero. Thank you!

@f1taeyoung Жыл бұрын

Fixed the issue thx to this video. This has been pain in my home for the last one year..Thank you!!

@mshk0625 Жыл бұрын

Awesome tip. Thank you so much

@aricwaters534 11 ай бұрын

Thanks！ Clear instructions

@PatriciaGoodrich-ye5bd Ай бұрын

You are extremely helpful!!!❤🎉

@wasmuslim Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the explanation

@tannernowicki9798 Жыл бұрын

This was amazing thank you!

@Mr.CollectingEverything Жыл бұрын

Great insight!

@_xTroublex_ 9 ай бұрын

Thanks great video!

@saggon2001 7 ай бұрын

Thank you very much

@katiesmith4399 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! I had seen this tool in a drawer and didn't know what it was for! The link to the video you shared on how to add flexibility saved makes so much sense! We have a sprinkler head right next to our [careless] neighbor's driveway, and we constantly have to replace/ repair it. I was able to cut the pvc, add a T, elbows, and some funny pipe, and move it a little further away from the danger zone. Hopefully it works! 🤞

@donw7796 10 ай бұрын

EXACTLY like me! I was racking my brain on how to get that broken piece out. But now I saw this video and realized that I have one of those tools in my box of plumbing stuff. What a great tool. One of those amazing but simple inventions.

@Susan70003 2 ай бұрын

I am trying to remove a threaded 3/4 pvc connector inside a metal irrigation pipe. I don't want to hurt the threads on the metal irrigation pipe. I should hammer it in? So far the tool is just scraping off the pvc material. Mine is not the orbit tool. I'll have to locate that brand and try again.

@thesprinklerchannel 2 ай бұрын

Has to really dig into the pvc to get a good enough grip to unthread but maybe tighter than usual being metal on other side of connection

@HopeMotreuil 2 ай бұрын

I couldnt get it out with the tool. I want to cap this spot because landscapers keep hitting and the head isnt necessary bc other heads can cover. Can i just cap it with pvc slip end cap and pvc glue?

@thesprinklerchannel 2 ай бұрын

Sometimes it might take some gentle hammering to get the teeth of the tool to embed into the broken plastic part. Not sure your set up just depends on design of the system and where the pipes lead. Might be feeding other heads.

@HopeMotreuil 2 ай бұрын

@thesprinklerchannel thanks! The line does feed other heads. I was going to cap the riser part. Not sure if that would work.

@kirkkohlbeck1722 Жыл бұрын

My tool is just spinning and not catching on the plastic. Any tips?

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

More downward force and / or create notches in the stuck plastic so when you turn the tool it catches better.

@kyleanderson3331 Жыл бұрын

Mine is stuck stuck

@wango556 Жыл бұрын

@@kyleanderson3331squirt some PB blaster on the threads. Let sit a little bit

@zmanphx Жыл бұрын

My extractor tool is bottoming out to the bottom of the T. The extractor tool is too long.

@zmanphx Жыл бұрын

I have the same tool . I have found that the tool is too long and will bottom out at the bottom of the T so you cant get a good grip on the broken riser.

@thesprinklerchannel Жыл бұрын

If correct size it should not bottom out. Ensure correct size 3/4” vs 1” etc

@zmanphx 11 ай бұрын

@@thesprinklerchannel mine is 3/4. I ended up using a serrated steak knife to get a grip to twist out.