This is fine and dandy, buit it's a lot more difficult when the drip line is lying in the dirt or behind a bunch of bushes. You can't possible add a post like this for an esisting line
@timmyinmodesto4 күн бұрын
Thank you! My PGJ didn’t include the tool but I just followed along using my Orbit rotor tool and it worked!
@ProflexFitness4 күн бұрын
FYI, the "Barbs" on the funny pipe fittings are actually threaded, meaning that you can screw on the funny pipe to the fitting - instead of trying to push them on. Depending on what manufacturer fitting you have. The ones at MY Home Depot have the threaded ones.
@warc8us6 күн бұрын
I ordered 4 Hunter Pro-Spray 360 degree sprayers, only to realize when I got them today that I still had 3 brand new Rainbird 1800s in my garage from last year's personal obsession with my house's aging irrigation system. It seems like the Hunters are the way to go although I will certainly find a use for these Rainbirds.
@guachito338 күн бұрын
my nozzle won’t go in …. wth
@thesprinklerchannel8 күн бұрын
And your sure it is the correct nozzle for the head? Might need cleaning or there might be burrs on the inlet that need to be deburred. Should slide in if inserting at given angle
@Onewayto20249 күн бұрын
I live in SE Florida and unfortunately everyone here has the “rusty water” problem. These types of nozzles will clog up every few weeks and the best way to clean them is to take them out and dunk them in muriatic acid which instantly dissolves the rust without damaging the plastic. Unfortunately it’s a PITA to deal with this constantly. Any sprinklera like this that are more “forgiving” with rusty water?
@thesprinklerchannel9 күн бұрын
I wonder if a filter at the beginning of the system might filter the iron effectively and be less work to clean on a regular basis? I’m not aware of any special heads for heavy iron water.
@thesprinklerchannel9 күн бұрын
Perhaps having rotary heads might be the solution versus pop-ups.
@Onewayto20249 күн бұрын
@@thesprinklerchannel Thank you for the very fast response! A filter would work on particulate matter. The problem is the water has dissolved iron in it, so it’s not possible to filter it out. As the sprinklers get used over time, water evaporates in the heads in the hot Florida sun and leaves minute iron deposits. Every time the sprinklers run and water evaporates, the deposits increase until they clog these very small heads.
@Onewayto20249 күн бұрын
@@thesprinklerchannel Do rotary heads do what the name implies, in other words do they rotate? I use the small spray heads in flower beds and take great pains to keep “head spray” off my exterior walls. A rotating head would make a rusty mess ☹️. Sorry for my being such a naysayer.
@TCR1289 күн бұрын
Thank you. You always answer my questions. Love your videos.
@nicotoscani827010 күн бұрын
How do you increase the right side arch?
@thesprinklerchannel10 күн бұрын
Turn all the way to right. Remove from body and reinstall in desired position with arrow pointed in desired direction.
@nicotoscani827010 күн бұрын
@@thesprinklerchannel Im sorry I still don’t follow. Turn what all the way to the right?
@Moondoggy194111 күн бұрын
We have been using our sprinkler valves manually for years, normally I do it by using the bleed valve, but sometimes my wife does and lost in translation she turned something else and now the valve will not let any water out, any ideas on what happened?
@thesprinklerchannel10 күн бұрын
Maybe cranked down the diaphragm screw. The center one that will keep it from opening.
@Moondoggy194110 күн бұрын
@@thesprinklerchannel Thanks
@Limbofishful11 күн бұрын
Very good tutorial however I would have like to see you do this procedure with a real valve in the ground. Will a defective solenoid cause a zone to keep running at half output when another zone is operating?
@bookoobeans10 күн бұрын
Yes but it would still run even when all other zones are off, or timer is off. Otherwise you might have an electrical issue.
@Limbofishful10 күн бұрын
@@bookoobeans Turns out the only problem needing an adjustment was the volume screw next to the solenoid. It was wide open. Research told me to have the sprinklers running then close the volume screw just enough to see the spray getting smaller. Stop there, no more adjustment. Zone turns off when next zone activated. Now I have a clean diaphragm and all is good.
@joshuachampion699011 күн бұрын
Great video. That was helpful. You explained the small details very well.
@erice158112 күн бұрын
You can also just get a flexible line instead of a rigid PVC riser. They sell them at home Depot or Lowe's and they allow a little flex. Your sprinkler bodies shouldn't be that loose in the ground where a mower breaks it.
@lisademayo858914 күн бұрын
Hi! Can you also punch more holes in the orange tubing with the built-in emitters and put in those red emitters? I need more holes in mine...?
@thesprinklerchannel13 күн бұрын
Yes you can, just not too close to each other and as long as the pressure is sufficient, which typically isn’t a problem if designed correctly.
@MattLangford-e8g15 күн бұрын
Very helpful!
@nettle9916 күн бұрын
Very nice video, soak the ends in a cup of hot water for a few minutes and then they will slide on more easily?
@caryericaahlvers586116 күн бұрын
Two of our zones run across the slipped area from right to left. We have noticed that there are sections remaining dry. Would the angled nozzles be better on these sloped sections?
@thesprinklerchannel15 күн бұрын
You could try that as well as the soak and cycle feature on your sprinkler clock, shorter times but then runs through again in order to give it time to soak in.
@mauricejones276017 күн бұрын
Extremely helpful. Thank u
@t3247517 күн бұрын
This video could have been done in 3min. Way too much non value added talk
@thesprinklerchannel17 күн бұрын
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@istvanmayer487818 күн бұрын
Thanks for the explanation. I thought this would solve my problem, but I didn't. I have a Rainbird 5000plus that doesn't spin. It comes up when watering, but only sprays in one direction. I can adjust the radius with the screw, it can be turned from right to left and back. I took out the head and cleaned it with water and found no abnormality, put it back, but it does not turn. Water pressure is fine, other heads work fine. What could be the reason?
@thesprinklerchannel17 күн бұрын
Gears are probably stripped internally- replacement is the only probable solution from the sounds of it.
@ZeaSlade19 күн бұрын
What do you do with the remaining wires that you don’t need on the solenoid end. Tape it with electrical tape or leave open?
@thesprinklerchannel17 күн бұрын
Electrical Tape or wire nut if exported loose ends or simply fold back to let me know unused wire strands.
@raiderman2820 күн бұрын
Do those solenoid valves go bad and cause the system not to turn on?
@thesprinklerchannel19 күн бұрын
Solenoids can go bad, you can swap with another to test but more often it is corrosion in wire connections especially if not using silicon wire nuts.
@raiderman2819 күн бұрын
@@thesprinklerchannel i tested it out with a makita 10volt battery and solenoid worked and sprinkles turned on. I checked that wires have continuity. The unit seems like its turns on, i heard a click at the solenoid, but nothing. I checked with my meter and got no reading. Probably going to replace timer
@skillsrobles20 күн бұрын
What if i had a 1 amp solenoid? Would a 22 Gauge be enough? I feel like 18 is to thick.
@thesprinklerchannel19 күн бұрын
Not super versed on all the electrical specs. Might be better off asking electrical engineer but I would imagine you’d be safe with a thicker gauge versus a thinner gauge wire. I’m used to just using the standard sprinkler wire and valves
@asommer51820 күн бұрын
recently had to do an extraction. This tool didn't actually work. Took a Kershaw folder knife jammed it in and bingo. One twist and out it came.
@KModica1122 күн бұрын
Had to change my parents sprinkler. Huge help and major time save. Thank you.
@profrabinow656623 күн бұрын
Great video! A couple ?? 1) to move the left stop clockwise - the reverse of what you did - going from 9 to 8 o’clock - you have to turn it counter clockwise 7,6,5….10,9, right? 2) I’ve seen pros twist the head counterclockwise to move the left stop like you did. But while sprinkler is working. I think I read that you shouldn’t do it with water on. Thoughts?
@thesprinklerchannel22 күн бұрын
1. Yes almost full circle to move left stop from say 9 to 10 o’clock 2. Yes that is how it’s done all the newer heads
@aizhanakhmet137824 күн бұрын
Omg thank u so much!!! It was so easy! Your instructions saved my girl life ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ sending you lots of love ❤️
@tumizoomi20224 күн бұрын
……. absolutely no help whatsoever ..,…..
@jaystubbs135525 күн бұрын
This is the single most useful channel on KZbin...
@jaystubbs135525 күн бұрын
Thanks man. Just fixed mine with these instructions 👍
@jonathanalves5925 күн бұрын
How do you shorten the distance?
@thesprinklerchannel24 күн бұрын
The set screw that holds the nozzle in can also be screwed down to deflect / shorten the throw distance.
@ZiM-p7i25 күн бұрын
THANK YOU!!!
@carolj.317526 күн бұрын
THANKS ever so much! This widow SO appreciative.
@kevo091926 күн бұрын
It’s incredible how no video anywhere explains what to do if the rotors are spinning the opposite direction and then won’t have any stopping point
@thesprinklerchannel24 күн бұрын
Glad you asked here. Sounds like you may have a FC head / full circle head vs PC-Part circle. It only does 360 and does a continuous spinning around at a slow consistent rate. Hope this answers your question.
@conort417127 күн бұрын
"Fuse" reads in zone one and won't turn on. I've unplugged the system; it worked once, but it went back to reading the same for zone one. Can't find fuse to change. Any suggestions?
@thesprinklerchannel26 күн бұрын
Depending on the age of the clock, sometimes the motherboards are shot and the clock will need to be replaced. Hard to say without more info but if it’s old I’d try replacing it. Check wire connections before doing that though.
@marvinschaller229923 күн бұрын
I’m doing the same thing. I have an irritol system. The fuse message means you need to replace that solenoid for zone one. This video and others about replacing them will help. Trace the colored wire to the correct zone and replace it
@liquidmojo335928 күн бұрын
THIS VIDEO WAS EXTREMELY USELESS! UNLESS YOU SHOW HOW TO DO IT IN A YARD SETTINGS! WHAT'S THE POINT! I COULD NOT GET IT DO ADJUST WHILE THE SPRINKLER WAS RUNNING!!!!!
@thesprinklerchannel28 күн бұрын
Try while it is off.
@alecturner5525Ай бұрын
Thank you for your video!
@TCR128Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@michaelglueckert7662Ай бұрын
Tyu sir ! A great explanation!!
@akarmenia1Ай бұрын
Is "funny pipe" the same thing as "swing pipe?"
@thesprinklerchannelАй бұрын
No, swing pipe is referred to in similar function of sprinkler system but usually is made of schedule 80 with elbow fittings and allows more directions for the head to swing - left right, back and forth, up and down.
@thesprinklerchannelАй бұрын
Flex pipe would be the more common alternative description for funny pipe.
@WeGoWalkАй бұрын
Why not use 3/4” funny pipe instead of half inch? By going 1/2” you are effectively reducing the water flow to that sprinkler head, right?
@thesprinklerchannelАй бұрын
Standard is 1/2”, plenty of flow.
@WeGoWalkАй бұрын
You tell us “Do it the RIGHT way so it doesn’t happen again.” Well, then you should tell us what IS the right way within this same video.
@WeGoWalkАй бұрын
Excellent point about how a 90-degree spray lays down twice as much water to an area than a 180-degree. Nice!
@WeGoWalkАй бұрын
You may want to edit this video to add in some B-Roll close-up footage of the exact way to install that nozzle. Do you drop in the lower portion first or the upper portion of that red nozzle first and then snap it in place? You state a couple times the “45-degree angle” but you don’t tell us whether the bottom of that red nozzle goes in first or the top. I think some B-Roll close-up video there would clarify that and make it crystal clear. Nice video. Keep up the good work.
@thesprinklerchannelАй бұрын
Slides in
@WeGoWalkАй бұрын
I’m in marketing, so I’ll say Excellent job in keeping it short and to the point; just the facts! Perfect!
@hollywooley6837Ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, showing these basic steps is very helpful for DIY beginners like me!❤
@HMOHMIАй бұрын
Does those nozzles fit on the rainbird 3504?
@thesprinklerchannelАй бұрын
Negative, these are for pop-up heads not rotary heads like the 3504.
@conisims1728Ай бұрын
I have a white wire that’s been cut and I found it when the pipe near it got a leak. I think the guy who worked on my system cut both but I just found it. My system has 7 zones. Your wires are all in that nice black sheath, this white wire is super tiny and just laying nearby all on its own. I haven’t even found both ends. So frustrating. Can you tell me what to look for when I go to Lowe’s because I’m going to need more wire, I think I’ll have trouble getting ends to meet otherwise but not sure what wire I’ll need. I have the wire caps with grease inside then go into a larger encasement.
@thesprinklerchannelАй бұрын
Just standard low voltage sprinkler wire - it should be labeled in the big box stores as such.
@joaopaulopinheiro4582Ай бұрын
Thanks guy.
@juschecknvidsАй бұрын
At about 5:35 in the video you mentioned that you were gonna talk about the nozzle. But you NEVER did.
@thesprinklerchannelАй бұрын
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