Got a broken sprinkler head bound to flood your garden? Follow these steps to get it replaced and fixed during Spring season!
Broken Sprinkler Head: Must Replace During Spring
A broken sprinkler head can wreak havoc in a garden if not properly taken care of. So before you’re left emptying the flood waters during Spring, read this article to learn how to replace your broken sprinkler head with a new one. Remember, time is of the essence. The sooner you replace it, the faster your plants can be properly watered.
Here’s what you’ll need:
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- New sprinkler head
- Screwdriver
Step 1: Take The Top Off
Remove the sprinkler head by turning it counterclockwise. It's best to get the broken sprinkler head out first before taking out the rest of the sprinkler's body.
Step 2: Unscrew The Sprinkler Body
This may be hard to do at first as the body could be screwed on tight. But, a little elbow grease in turning the body counterclockwise should finally bring you some progress.
Reminder: Take caution when unscrewing the sprinkler body as dirt or rocks could drop into the hole.
Step 3: Insert The New Sprinkler Head
Find a sprinkler head that fits your lawn. One that's too tall may risk being damaged by the lawnmower. Place the new sprinkler head in the hole and tighten by turning clockwise.
TIP: Brass spray heads will hold up a lot longer than plastic ones.
Step 4: Adjust The Spray Head
If you have a particular spray angle in mind, it’s best to choose a sprinkler head that doesn’t adjust. However, if you have an adjustable one, you can simply twist or unscrew the head to adjust the angle to your liking.
Step 5: Adjust The Water Pressure
Adjust the water pressure by tightening or loosening the screw found on top of the sprinkler head. Doing so will help you decide how much water you’d want flowing out of the head.
Step 6: Fill Empty Space With Dirt
You may be left with a bigger hole since you’ve taken out your previous sprinkler. If this happens, simply fill up the extra space with some dirt to keep the sprinkler snug on the ground.
That’s all there is to it! Now you know how to replace your broken sprinkler head.
Here’s a tip: Spring is usually a good time to check and replace sprinkler heads as most heads tend to break during freezing winters.
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Now that you’ve learned how to replace a broken sprinkler head, I do hope you give your current one a check to see if it’s still working properly. If it isn’t, well then you know what to do!
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