Lawn Sprinkler Adjustments you NEED to KNOW

[@thebordernow]

Like others have said, this is probably the most informative video I've seen on sprinkler adjustments -- and the first one ever that revealed the ability to swap out nozzles! I never knew that and have worked on my own sprinkler systems before. Kudos on the video, Silver Cymbal! (As the "Professor" mentioned below, very good instructional technique - good verbal information with synchronized visual explanation. As a DIYer, I especially appreciated the little PVC mock-up stand you put together to show a rotor head in a working, out-of-the-ground demonstration for clarity. That was an extra step and bit of effort you went to, that was appreciated.)

[@SilverCymbal]

Very kind of you. I felt the same when someone finally shared these with me too. These make all the difference on having your system tuned for your yard.

[@Andrew-co6wn]

It should be said that the ability to swap the nozzle should be thought out prior to doing so. 90% of the people watching this wont have the water pressure through the city to throw 5.0 GPM nozzles in multiple heads on one zone without the zone tanking from low water pressure.

[@doconnor1354]

They are secrets to me! As a retired college professor, I must compliment you on your excellent instructional video. You're a master teacher!

[@CaptainQueue]

You are one of the best video teachers out there, all subjects. Very few people would take the time to assemble an above-ground sprinkler as you did, solely for delivering a 100% clear video on the topic. And you stick to the point. Thank you for this great video series.

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate the very nice comment! Thank you for saying this and watching my videos.

[@albertdomingo9308]

Unless I missed, you should also show how to adjust the turning pattern, I’m waiting for that mahalo

[@andreisabogal6953]

@@SilverCymbal wich brand of sprinkler you recommend

[@bharamas1]

Thank you so much.. Some one gave me a set of sprinkler heads and i had no idea how to control the distance. I searched and searched for almost 2 full hours and finally gave up. Then your video shows up. It is very well documented, detailed and answered all my questions. !! Many thanks

[@bobvandiest8201]

Thank you. This helps to where i moved in to. An acre and a half with a creek fed watering system. Ive been learning by trial and error. This is little tid bits of information that is helpful. Thanks again

[@charlotte97838]

I did not know about the nozzles, that they can be replaced. I have a few sprinklers that need this. I thought I was going to have to replace the sprinklers, again, but now I won’t. Thank you.

[@SilverCymbal]

So glad it was helpful

[@rymaster4385]

I think some people get intimidated by in-ground sprinkler systems. They are very easy to work on and adjust. Thank you for putting together these type of videos!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@staceyrainwater1432]

This is the absolute best video I have watched regarding sprinkler heads. Thank you for providing this information. So thrilled that the amount of water flow can be adjusted simply by changing one tiny part of the sprinkler head. Very interesting.

[@chetmarcotti4953]

This was very helpful. Thank you. You told me in minutes what I’ve been struggling with for years

[@melindaS.]

Me too! Dido...

[@kaleblitster4254]

This is amazing, thank you! I just installed an extremely DIY system with no experience. I had no idea you could change out nozzles. I thought I had to swap out the entire sprinkler head!

[@Jeff-ik3hn]

Thanks silver I had no idea that the number on the nozzle corresponded to gal/min.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@richp5064]

Good video but I have a couple of comments. 1) one thing you didn't take into consideration is if the system can handle a larger nozzle. So say with your current pressure and gpm you can only run 8 gallons a min per zone. If your zone has 4 heads 2 gpm nozzle size by increasing nozzles on that zone you will loose pressure. 2) the best way to get even coverage is to do an irrigation audit. Set up little cups in your yard. Run all zones for 30 min then measure how much water in each cup, times that by 2 and you will figure out how much water you are actually putting down per hour. Then you can adjust from there. Remember in the heat of summer in full sun you need 1.5" of water a week depending on soil type. I just did this with my system and realized I wasn't putting down nearly as much water as I thought I was.

[@richp5064]

@Shim Barax yes inches a week

[@tony9207]

Thank you.... never realized the nozzles could be switched out? Unreal. Probably just saved me a few hundred bucks to fix several problem issues with my system. Keep up the great content.

[@tsnstt]

Hands down best tutorial and for that reason I’ve SMASHED the like button until it turned blue and subscribed. Thank you!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Very nice of you to say and do. Thank you

[@guillermohiramduartegomez8561]

Great video, very informative. I would like to learn how to control the watering angle of the sprinkler. I mean 45, 90, 180 and the full circle

[@patdthomas]

With the sprinklers running, take that white adjustment key and stick the plastic end of it into the hole with the plus and minus signs and turn it until you feel it engaging. Hold the running sprinkler head with your left hand and turn the key either to the left (-) or right (+). This will either decrease or increase the lateral swing of the head. With most brands, the right swing remains the same while the left is what the key adjusts. If the right swing needs adjusting, do that first. Grab a pair of channel lock pliers and turn the whole head so it's right swing stops where you want it. Don't grip it too tight because it's only plastic and can crack. Once the right swing has been set, use the key to make adjustments to the left swing.

[@mrknuckles49]

Very informative I got more information in this short time than I got from the manufacturer. Thanks

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@astroboy862]

Excellent video...just moved into a new home with an automatic sprinkler system.. now I learned something new...tks!

[@doughaas7555]

Thankyou ,Orbit's inclosed instructions had me baffled

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it helped

[@mikegregory7844]

Can’t thank you enough. You have saved me hundreds of $$$ with you tips. Thank you so much!!!

[@diver291]

Thank you so much. This is the best informational video on sprinklers I've watched on KZbin.

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much

[@millerbarbara6495]

Can you please do an equally clear tutorial on how to set left and right limits?

[@momsterzz]

That’s what I came here for, too

[@nathanstong8941]

Me too

[@melindaS.]

Me too

[@eols2190]

me too!

[@akashprasad3214]

Me3

[@CusterFinancialCoaching]

As a new home owner this is the video I have been looking for!!!! Well done.

[@dean3583]

This is the best sprinkler video

[@carlbouslough2072]

This is excellent info on adjusting water flow that most videos do not cover. Easy fixes. Great work!

[@johnsestrich3771]

Excellent Video, Having the sprinkler attached to a base platform was excellent to see all parts of the sprinkler up close. Your video was not jumping around and easy to view. Excellent precise instructions, good clear voice and sound quality and no background wind noise or music. I am going out right now and change a flow nozzle. Thanks so much for your time and effort to produce a top-notch video.

[@rickwestfall6026]

A you kidding me!! For years all I have done is try to control the stream with that tool but I had no idea the dang nozzles could be replaced. Now I have lots of brown spots in this Texas heat and could have avoided it. Thanks for this video!! I’m off to find the clip and lots of replacement nozzles.

[@utubz007]

Excellent video.... Tip: If you get dirt in the set screw hole in the small hole inthe rubber cap. You need to clean the dirt out so you cabn use the tool. You need to use a water hose on high power to clean out the dirt so you can adjust the set screw and therefore adjust the spray pattern using the tool.

[@larryramey7532]

Learning about the clip holder was great! Many times I tried holding the nosebleed head to make the adjustments! Both hands free is very wonderful!

[@jaredhall268]

Not bad. You should also include that obtaining optimum du (distribution uniformity) can be done with nozzle selection. Ie if one head is set at 180 degrees and another is set at 90, then the 180 should have a nozzle twice as large as the 90. For example if I use at 2 on a 90 then I need a 4 on a 180. BTW I'm a certified irrigation technician with the I.A. (the irrigation association).

[@SilverCymbal]

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[@T-marie-N]

Great, understandable explanation. I had my lawn and sprinkler system redone last October so of course I didn't find out the sprinkler system wasn't covering the entire lawn until now. I've been researching how to fix this and you had the answer. I just need to get one of those adjustment tools. Thanks!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it helps. Mine was the same for years and installers don’t want to deal with tuning the system they just tell you to run it longer until you go bankrupt. Thanks for the nice comment and for watching

[@Kim-ek7xy]

Outstanding instructional video! I had no idea the sprinklers could be adjusted or the nozzle changed. Now I can do this myself instead of hiring someone which is very expensive. I really appreciate you sharing this video :)

[@DigitalMediaCanada]

Thank you! I searched and searched for this information. Subscribed.

[@raymm14]

Thanks for explaining the instructions by making a video. I guess folks will watch this instead of reading the instructions👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@davan0918]

Very clear explanation and instructions on adjustment, cautions . Best information so far. Thank you and more power to you for sharing. D.T.

[@gramabuttonsbuttons1020]

This video has improved my watering so much. Thank you for doing this video on how to improve the sprinkler head

[@no_handle_required]

Didn't know about the nozzle replacement, how cool is that? Awesome!

[@arlisspriestly9746]

A picture and word perfect instructional video. Thank you.

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the nice words

[@pjscho8161]

Thank you to the point with a close up of the rotor head . Very helpful

[@TehSoupa]

You also have to take note that depending on the system your sprinklers are running on. City water or Well water, you'll need to consider some things. Not so much with city water as pressure consistency is not really a problem. However on Well water run systems, the larger the nozzle, the harder the well needs to run to maintain a steady flow of pressure, but at the same time if you cut the water flow too dramatically, you'll cause your well to begin cycling, (switching on and off repeatedly) which could put further wear and tar on the pressure switch. It's why the placement and quantity of sprinkler heads is so important.

[@jojoking85]

AMAZING video! I just got a sprinkler system and all these little tricks are just fantastic. I cant wait to perfect each sprinkler to the max.

[@steveblais6269]

Very well done and informative. I have had a system for years and am just now starting to replace some of my Hunter PGP rotors. I needed a good tutorial and thank you for providing it.

[@wffj5017]

Thanks. Now I understand picking (and installing) the correct nozzle. I needed that.

[@barbadosphilip]

Just remember that picking it out is not as easy as shown. The nozzle fits pretty tightly. Picking it out will destroy the nozzle, better to release the retaining screw and turn the water on. The nozzle will just shoot out.

[@georgefleszar7154]

Very clear and informative video. While I knew you could buy sprinklers with different output, I didn't know you could interchange the nozzles. The only additional piece of info that would be helpful would be the range of outputs available. What is the least output and most.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you changing nozzles can make a huge difference. The pros never tell homeowners about it and it can fix issues and make sure the pattern is right.

[@dipudeshmukh6858]

Finally learning the tricks that no matter how much I paid the professionals to do, I remained unsatisfied with the results!

[@jaykepley5238]

What a useful video! Very informative. Also inspiring. Thanks very much.

[@furstylist]

THANK YOU for explaining how to adjust the stream length!!!!

[@kth1003]

the best Sprinkler Head Fix video

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Thank you! I wondered if that key thing was to adjust the sprinkler heads! I had found it inside the sprinkler control box, which I can’t get working correctly, but I watched your video anyway and learned a valuable tip!

[@PammyRock]

I'm so happy I subscribed to your channel. I'm learning so much!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much for the nice comment!

[@lynnsims1696]

Wow Had no idea it could be that simple Thanks

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@rbljackson]

good informative video. Two additional comments....the screw adjustment in the head not only controls the distance. It provides a more uniform coverage when screwed down a bit more. If your throwing max distance on a head....typically you aren't getting as even a coverage from the head all the way to the max distance. Also, the rate at which the water goes down is also dependent on the number of degrees the sprinkler is set up for. Meaning....if a head is only watering a 90 degree area, and another sprinkler in the same zone is throwing a 300 degree pattern....the head only watering the 90 degree area will have put the same amount of water (assuming its the same type/same nozzle GPM), but to a smaller zone, hence....more water in a smaller area for the area.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you, and I love what you added. All great info as we make adjustments.

[@travismoore3775]

Great information to be added. I will caution that it is important to not put the screw down too far. Often I see the screw to far down preventing the sprinkler and nozzle to function as they are designed. We need more water at the outer edge of the arc than we do in the middle. As the sprinkler rotates, it spends less time at the outer edge of the arc over any sq. inch than it will in the middle. I have found that to do this, it is best to lower the screw so that it barely touching the water. It seems like the stream at 7:20 is about right.

[@waynesmith6522]

Something you should have mentioned, when you change a nozzle you can lower the pressure(with a bigger nozzle, or increase pressure with a smaller nozzle) to other sprinklers that run from the same zone or same water source, which then can change sprinkler distances for all the sprinklers in that zone.

[@TehSoupa]

That really dpends on weather the system is fed by either city water, or well water. If it's on well water feed, then yes, you'd be 100% correct. City water however is much different as it can withstand both heavy and light loads of flow. In fact the only time you would notice a difference in pressure on city water is if you had about 13 rotor heads on a singular zone, each with a 4 gal per min nozzle.

[@dohc1974]

@@TehSoupaHow would that single zone even handle 13 heads? Isn’t the recommendation to not go over 3 heads per zone?

[@ericmarquois4670]

Thanks for explaining what the nozzle numbers mean.

[@sebastianhamilton5110]

Great video. I learned something new. Didn't know I could replace the nozzle.

[@innerjon]

You create the best lawn videos, thanks

[@SilverCymbal]

So nice of you

[@marylynflynn7301]

Very helpful and I appreciate seeing it close up, step by step! 👍

[@mariafolch8067]

As always, on point. I love how you thoughroughly explain the process and go to the extent of building a contraption to illustrate how the sprinkler functions. Great educator!!🌾👍🌞💧

[@thachnguyen7382]

Great tutorial on sprinklers system adjustment. Just what’s I’m looking for. You’ve earn a sub 🙏

[@tbucgar9238]

Thank you for that information. We just had a new sprinkler system installed and that will be very helpful.

[@lynnbairefoot3907]

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much! And the added links too. I went directly to Amazon and ordered what I needed and it’ll be here next day!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad I could help!

[@aaronhogg1528]

Excellent video, I absolutely learned a great deal about the nozzle and the tools involved to adjust them.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@arlynsmith9196]

Nice demonstrations. Thank you,

[@jumpsthroughhoops]

Excellent video. Didn't realize I could adjust the range

[@LaserJet58]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us. God bless you

[@rashidahshakir2632]

This helped a lot. I have spent a lot of money on our new backyard. The lawn still gets too brown.

[@durantetest]

Nice. Thank you. How do you adjust side-to-side settings?

[@alexsolis556]

Totally wicked video! Awesome, I enjoy watch this video and definitely I will buy it soon thanks 😊👍😁😎

[@naahearn]

You're pretty awesome for educating me. Very helpful! Thank you sir!

[@bigcatloverelys6405]

Running to home depot THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@nedg3740]

Getting ready to make your pvc sprinkler watering base. Great videos, learning alot. Thanks.

[@millerbarbara6495]

Finally, thank you for this video

[@therealandrewcano]

This video is a good refresher .

[@sfdvr2]

Super great info once again. I'm on board for all the tips in various videos. Thank You

[@elizabethrutherford1102]

Thank you. Brilliant job on explaining.

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MsStuff00]

Thank You!!! Beautiful backyard!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

You are very kind, thank you

[@atypical_moto]

One of the most common mistakes that I see irrigators making in the field, is cranking down the throw screw, to try and put more water down closer to the head. This creates dry spots further from the head, which they then crank the next head down until eventually they have numerous heads incorrectly adjusted and dry spots everywhere. Rotor heads are not designed to put enough water down nearest the head. That is the job of opposing heads nearby. If you need water close to your head, look to the other heads to see why they aren't doing their job of watering near that head. Unless a head is significantly overspraying and you can't solve it with a correct nozzle size, or installing a Low Angle nozzle, consider moving the head or changing sizes or type of head before touching the throw screw. Ideally the screw will only hold the nozzle in place, and has no interference with the stream of water.

[@j.johnson4881]

great basic information about the sprinkler system... thanks

[@elmmeadow10]

fantastic information! Thank you! I think you just saved me at least $150.00

[@JBJHonez]

Mine are RainBird and use a flat tip screwdriver for all of it's adjustments. I check them all the time

[@stealthg35infiniti94]

Wow... Yes, some rotator units give you a 3 pack of nozzles...I've never thought of changing any...Every time I replace one ,I have to go back to school to learn how to adjust them...I have Toro, Rain Bird and Orbit and they have their own set of tricks for adjustment...A video covering each makes adjustments would be helpful.

[@AliAli-zc5vq]

Wow, this is very detailed, thank you for sharing and teach us, very nice videos!!!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you for the nice comment I have fun making these too.

[@cliveferrao1278]

thank for the excellent tip on sprinklers heads

[@SilverCymbal]

Happy to help!

[@edwardstewart706]

Thanks my friend. Now I. Can adjust my sprinkler heads without getting a shower with ice cold Water

[@ca6177]

Thanks, just got sprinkler system, good to know!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad I could help!

[@nonenone2796]

Very thorough description and tips. Tips for which nozzle results in what kind of spray pattern would be of interest.

[@BigOHavingFun]

Hell ya baby great stuff!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@steves9600]

Very informative thanks !

[@jerryvolpe7469]

Great tutorial, to the point with good view of the product

[@carykern6079]

Great video...did not know about the head clip to keep above grade.

[@peppington]

This was incredibly helpful. I had no idea how simple these adjustments were to do, thanks.

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@finessefine]

Thank you!!! Most helpful. Exactly what I was looking for!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TM-yn4iu]

Fantastic video, I have been looking for info on this. Probably the best I've seen....thanks

[@jaysonmorales4482]

Thanks I’m really thankful that I’m learning so much from you thanks

[@barritoes]

Awesome video!! Thanks for the clear and concise advice!! You rock!!

[@jerijohnson3324]

Not the system I use, but the information very helpful! Thank you!

[@eols2190]

Good stuff Maynard! Many thanks. Did you make any other videos that illustrate how to set the right stop position or the pattern fan width? Those would be helpful too.

[@delinquense]

Excellent video. Great tips and advice.

[@rajamin3713]

Great explanation as its done ..Thank you sooo much

[@SilverCymbal]

So nice of you

[@lakeeffect7114]

Very informative video. Thank you

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you I appreciate that