Hunter Spray Adjustments and Maintenance

[@AlanSieja]

Bought a new construction home with my first ever irrigation system. All Hunter products. A sincere thank you for all your videos and website. A wealth of easy to understand information.

[@gratefulliving5283]

Excellent! Especially the part about twisting the riser to change direction of spray. I've done this for years, but always thinking that I am probably doing damage to the riser, its cylinder, or something else. But, guilt aside, it always worked for me. Now I learn that from a mechanical standpoint, it is actually OK to do this. I got a clue this morning that the procedure might not harm anything when I shined a flashlight down an empty cylinder and saw the thin plastic "fins" at the bottom of the cylinder. It seemed as though twisting the riser inside the cylinder to adjust spray direction would not likely harm the mechanics of the thing. And those fins together with the "teeth" on the bottom of the riser (the teeth that engage with the fins) would account for the slight resistance and the clicking noise I hear when twisting the riser. But of course I was not sure that my procedure was mechanically OK - until I watched your video. Thank you! And please feel free to take the rest of the day off.

[@01dunya]

❤😂😂

[@salada1879]

Dirty filters was constricting water flow through my sprinkler heads. With the help of this video I was able to correct this problem. Thank you for your helpful recommendations.

[@kmariebox1]

You are a freakin' GOD and THANK YOU! I have searched & searched your website & the internet trying to figure out why after installing my sprinkler and getting the arc set, it would then spray in the wrong direction... Didn't know there was a correct way for it to face and turning the riser was possible or an option! Thank you again!

[@unknownunknown797]

He is no God, but a educated man. Godbless in Jesus Christ name amen

[@mgeldert1]

accurate, to the point, w/o wasted verbiage. Many thanks

[@Sandy2044]

Thanks for the demonstration. I changed the nozzle to a shorter radius and saved water.

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Glad it helped

[@LindaAAdams-ce8pv]

My first sprinkler system. I am learning. Thanks for helping!

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Glad to help

[@stewarthunt1722]

A clear, concise, well-spoken, to-the-point explanation. Took me sloggin' through countless other horrible videos, but I got here! Glad I did! TY

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Thanks for watching!

[@rayadisurya7343]

@@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation how do I know if the setting for the Radius is already at its maximum length?

[@dapperlygrungy3189]

Your instructions are clear. Thank you. Hopefully, I can make these adjustments with my sprinkler tomorrow morning.

[@dapperlygrungy3189]

@@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation I couldn't adjust the distance of the spray. Every time I screwed down clockwise to shorten the distance, the neck turned with it. The screw is on tight. Do you know if I have to replace the entire thing or can I just replace the spray head? Can you link me to your video on how to do this? Thanks.

[@dapperlygrungy3189]

@@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation I just returned from Home Depot and bought a new body and spray head. The one I bought sprays a radius of 15 feet, but when I try and screw down to shorten the distance, the screw won't budge; same as the previous one I had on there.Also, I checked to see if there's a filter. I did unscrew the top cap and there is a filter inside. The screw still won't budge. I don't get it. Is there a spary head that sprays 6 feet only.

[@dapperlygrungy3189]

@@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation I'm going back to Home Depot to see if I can buy a spray head that sprays a radius of 6 feet. I held the body by its side as you instructed and I can't get that darn screw to adjust. When I do try to screw/unscrew, the entire neck/body turns with it. The screw won't budge.

[@piercesteven3730]

This video is very helpful, I’ve been doing it wrong this whole time!

[@St.Augustine_Railfan]

Hunter is A amazing company they make very good sprinkler heads

[@jwmm_z7808]

I am looking for advise how to fix the problem with nozzles of X-Core Hunter system, the wont's raise above the ground in one zone only. All nozzles in other zones work perfectly. I checked and found no issues with water supply, power supply, solenoid valve (shows 24 ohms), nozzles obstruction, wiring, electrical connections etc. I noticed that when I fully open the bleed located at the solenoid valve for that zone the nozzles raise up without any problem. What can be the problem? Is there a video addressing this issue?

[@thehvachacker]

Can an aftermarket pressure regulator be installed like the check valve?

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Thank you for contacting Hunter Technical Support. Because we do not make those products or test with them we can not validate that it will work with our products. Thank you again for contacting Hunter Technical Support. Please let us know if we can offer any other assistance.

[@Pwolfe004]

Perfect instruction. Just what I needed, if I would have only watched this before I got soaked

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Thanks for watching! Happy to hear this helped!

[@JT1652]

Thanks for the video. I was able to successfully adjust my sprinklers!

[@robjohnson8522]

Oh, I still get soaked! LOL! Whenver I worked on the sprinklers I wear a swimsuit and flip-flops!

[@GiuseppeParma]

Can I adjust the radius also on RCS 515 and LCS 515 left and right strips?

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

The radius can be adjusted by turning the screw in the center of the nozzle. Make sure you have the filter screen in there.

[@marioltx1]

My sprinklers don't all rise and when pulled up have a tendency not to retract when no longer engaged. Can they be lubricated?

[@torresx06]

Thank you so much for this video. It helps a lot. 👍

[@1Williams]

Is there any reason not to just have a check valve on all heads?

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Heads at the top of a slope don't require check valves but it could be a good practice to have them on all heads.

[@rickbecket2820]

What is the name of that sprinkler head @1:08 to 2:12? It looks like a popup sprinkler for shrubs. He never says the name or type or part number. I need that sprinkler head but don't know the name.

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Hello, The sprinkler head that is at 1:08 to 2:12 of the video is the Hunter Pro-Spray. The Pro-Spray body comes in different pop up heights (Shrub, 2", 3", 4", 6", 12"). www.hunterindustries.com/irrigation-product/spray-bodies/pro-sprayr Hunter makes our products, pricing, and replacement parts available through our network of authorized distributors.

[@hartzinmt]

You know, a Quick Grip clamp works great for holding up the stem while you use both hands to remove the head to clean/replace the filter and such. Use that trick all the time.

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

thanks for watching!

[@BoraHorzaGobuchul]

Thank you, that's a helpful hint!

[@honkeyness9427]

I turn the tube but it reverts to spraying the opposite direction when it starts up again. Any fix for this?

[@mechcntr7185]

Thank you. Above the filter, there is usually a phillips head screw, what does that do?

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Thank you for contacting Hunter Technical Support. The Phillips screw above the nozzle is in place to hold the nozzle adjustment top in place. All adjustments for these nozzles are made from the top. www.hunterindustries.com/support/sprays-adjusting-radius-spray-nozzles Thank you again for contacting Hunter Technical Support. Please let us know if we can offer any other assistance.

[@mechcntr7185]

@@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation Oh I see. Thank You.

[@MichaelMonsanto]

I have one of those in my plants bed. Which had no plants at all. Just rocks. I’d like to disable or discontinue the use of that specific head. Is it possible to just close off that screw completely? So that the water does not come out anymore? Or will that cause pressure issues?? What is the best course of action to discontinue that water sprinkler head. I’d like the easiest method if possible.

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Good question about shutoff for a sprinkler. To completely shutoff a sprinkler with a spray nozzle its best to purchase a shutoff nozzle (916400SP) or a shutoff cap (213600SP) to completely shutoff the irrigation from that sprinkler. You can tighten the set screw in the middle of the nozzle to reduce the flow but you may have some water still leaking out once you have tightened it down as far as it can go. If you choose to tighten the set screw you must have a filter in order for it to work. Use this link to purchase a nozzle, cap, or other Hunter parts. www.hunterindustries.com/distributors-in-north-america

[@ronc4762]

I know this is an old post but! When you made adjustment for the direction by turning the riser, did it stay after shutting off then on again? I have several of these in my yard and hate all of them. Every time I turn the riser to the position I want, then turn them off and back on, the spray direction is completely off! How do you stop it from changing?

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Hi there, our support team can assist you. Please email [e-mail]

[@314rli]

Very clear concise instructions..thanks so much!

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@djprewitt]

Does the riser adjustment system have a 360 spin? Is there a point that it will stop ratcheting and unscrew the base instead? Can the riser adjustment system go both clockwise and counter-clockwise?

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Thank you for contacting Hunter Technical Support. On the PGP-Ultra and I-20 rotors, they will ratchet 360 degrees when the arc is set for 360 degrees. Otherwise, the ratchet will stop at the "Right Stop" fixed point, but will not unscrew the base. The riser adjustment system is designed to go back and forth to verify the limits for which you have set the Right Stop, and the Left Arc degree. Please see the product spec sheet attached below for more detailed information: www.hunterindustries.com/sites/default/files/rc-173-ir-pgp_ultra-i-20.pdf Thank you again for contacting Hunter Technical Support. Please let us know if we can offer any other assistance.

[@jerrycarpenter5513]

I was not able to see any reduction in radius by turning the screw clockwise on top of the nozzle. In fact, I screwed it too far and the screw fell down into the sprinkler body, I was able to flush the screw out and put the nozzle back together, but the spray radius is unchanged by screwing that screw back and forth.

[@dlmoeder]

I have a zone with 7 - MP 3000 sprinklers. I've suddenly got 3 that pop up but will not rotate. Filters are clean and the other 4 work fine. What should I do now? If this is a flow problem and before I try to reduce the size on all sprinklers, would removing the filters help increase the flow? And if I turn off 2 or 3 sprinklers, I should probably turn off those that are operating normal and see whether it makes a difference in those that don't? Is there an internal mechanism that sometimes fails to rotate the sprinkler? Do parts wear out?

[@alexleinhardt4062]

Excellent tutorial, succinct and informative. 👍

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@betha3603]

Where do I get replacement filter? I think previous person removed the filter because screwing the top screw doesn’t adjust radius aka reduce distance. Someone told me if the screw doesn’t change anything it is because the filter is missing

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Contact your Hunter distributor or local irrigation professional. Filters are a comment item for them to have around.

[@Tognar]

I have a zone with 7 of these fixtures, but I need to disable 3 of them until plantings are installed. Is there a way to stop water flow out of certain nozzles in a zone?

[@AJCoReVlogs]

My sprinkler turret seems to keep turning no stop at all... either way I turn it (left or right) just keeps turning in full circles either direction.... did I accidentally pop something with the adjust tool?

[@mariacristinatapia8710]

Wonderful information. Thank you .

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnkosheluk1041]

Do your check valves work on all your spray body's and sizes

[@hectorrios1918]

Is this the same for hunter pro 12a too?

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Hello, The adjustments and maintenance will be the same when using the Hunter 12A nozzle also. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 1-800-733-2823 between 5:30 AM and 4:00 PM PST, Monday through Friday. Thank you again for contacting Hunter Technical Support. Please let us know if we can offer any other assistance.

[@jimtrethewey8291]

I have a new Hunter Pro. Water will not come out of it. I can't even blow thru it. What am I doing wrong?

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Please remove the nozzle, the top section that determines the flow and pattern. When turned on, there will be a large volume of water coming from the sprinkler. This will flush out any debris in the sprinkler. Reinstall the nozzle, making sure the adjustment screw is turned counter-clockwise to allow water flow.

[@graffitiguru]

Thank you. An excellent tutorial.

[@corastainton94]

Does anyone have any suggestions to correct Pro Adjustable sprinklers from moving position? The arc stays the same but the actual positioning of the sprinkler is turning about 45 degrees round to the left which means my patio is getting soaked. Even if I readjust it while the cycle is on, the next time they start up it again sprays in the incorrect position again. Thanks in advance.

[@corastainton94]

Hunter Irrigation thanks but I don’t live in the US.

[@salsplace]

Can the spray sprinkler riser be turned back to the left?

[@salsplace]

I watched your video. No mention of the riser if it can be turned back to the left.

[@Macsekmanci]

We have got hunter pro spray to in the garden thank's the tutorial

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Thanks for watching!

[@bk-xn5tk]

Solid. Saved me $150 visit.

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Great! Thanks for watching!

[@dphotos007]

I have a ton of problems with my Toro 570's either sticking in the down position or the ratchet system will move and I end up watering a wall or the street. Even after adjusting in the correct position the ratchet will move over the next few watering cycles. I have had to replace many of my Toro's even after cleaning them. After 2 years this is when I see the problems I talked about. There are a large number of 570's both in my front and back yard. Each sprinkler is in the proper level position and they were not installed at an angle. I am at the point where I might change to a different brand other than Toro.

[@corastainton94]

I have this same issue now with just one of my sprinklers, it moves around to the left (the arc stays the same). I correct it and it stays during that cycle but the very next cycle it moves again, soaking my patio in the process. Did you find a solution for this? Thanks.

[@michaelsadof3064]

What is the model number of this rotor

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Thanks for your question regarding the sprinklers! The sprinklers in this video are the Pro-Spray sprinklers. They are available in various pop-up heights, but 4” and 6” are the most typically used in turf applications. Please let us know if we can be of help in any way.

[@AJCoReTV]

I'm gonna try these tips! One of my spray heads isn't throwing enough pressure... Thx! I need a gray cap thing tho for trouble shooting, or it just might be dirty filter.

[@AJCoReTV]

It was dirty filter 👍🏽

[@marcocuevas8063]

Muchas gracias, tendrán videos en español?

[@gferguson12]

thank you for the information. thats exactly what i needed to know.

[@josephnorcalusa1710]

Helpful information thank you for sharing !

[@steveogle2849]

I like these rotary type sprinklers. Problem for me is that they only adjust down to 40-degree pattern. It's too bad they can't make one that starts at 0 and adjusts to 360

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Thank you for contacting Hunter Technical Support. Yes, unfortunately, the rotors only offer an adjustment arc to less than 40 degrees. So you have an install application where you need the rotor heads to be adjusted to less than 40 degrees? You may want to look at our specialty MP rotators, perhaps our MP Right and Left corner heads.

[@hectorlanuevaera4945]

@@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation Buenos dias con quien puedo ablar para ver el problema que estoy teniendo con un control hunter ACC2

[@Michellehasbackhair]

Do you guys have drain valves for rotors ?

[@everythinghomerepair1747]

Will your check valve work on rain bird heads?

[@lorenzocherry5098]

Turn off sprinkler

[@eminitemi4513]

Thank you for this!

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Glad it was helpful!

[@muthinenivenkatsai1132]

What is this sprinkler name

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

This is a Pro-Spray!

[@afguy2p2]

I stepped on top my spray and broke a piece from bottom hole. How can i get a new spray or even put back the one i broke back into place?

[@pjdrives5261]

It would’ve been nice if you explained what a check valve does!

[@Hunter_Landscape_Irrigation]

Please use this link to learn more about check valves: www.hunterindustries.com/irrigation-product/accessories/hcv-check-valve

[@juanposada585]

esto es muy interesante , me gustaría una capacitación de sus productos, ahora estoy ofreciendo mis servicios de instalación de sistemas de riego para jardines pero tengo muchas dudas de sus productos, donde puedo recibir capacitación yo tomaría los cursos ..por favor contesten.

[@darwindrewyer5755]

Excellent. Thanks.

[@licketysplick2164]

Thanks for the videos. gonna go buy some stuff and the key I never got from previoius owner.

[@LAC32Griffin]

Love this video

[@CallOnColin]

This was very helpful, thank you.

[@brendaoquin]

Thank you!

[@fennis26]

Great video on maintenance and trouble shooting, man, my marijuana crop has never looked better!

[@ericbell2794]

This would have been a joke just a few years ago, now who knows.

[@AJCoReTV]

Finally got around to fixing.. Dirty filters :)

[@zeckham100]

These sprinklers don't work that well when you buy them off the shelf a lot of them don't spray evenly give them a miss.

[@edwardbrown6911]

Thanks. Just ran out and replaced a broken nozzle. Simple/easy.