Sprinkler Spring Start-Up: How To

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[@Noteugenelevy]

Great video, I'll definitely use the slow method with my system now, and I liked how you showed how to fix issues with the valves. But I was hoping to see how to fix the head problems you showed at the end

[@SmartIrrigation1]

Glad you liked the video! Since different types (sprays/rotors/rotators) and brands (Rainbird/Hunter/Etc) are adjusted differently, and how different types of damage requires different repairs, we thought we would keep the start up video short and then address all those different issues in upcoming videos! If you guys want more videos, let us know and we'll try to devote more resources to them!

[@wasabitimepiece1]

5:34 Any thoughts on trouble shooting this? I have air sputtering from the heads. It happens after the zone runs for 10 seconds or so. I have 4 rotor 32sams. It goes away after a minute or so but happens each time I run the zone. System is 40psi with 10gpm.

[@SmartIrrigation1]

Sometimes air will naturally sputter through the heads at the beginning of the zone run time, especially if that head is at a higher elevation than the supply lateral line. When this is the case, when the water is turned off the water in the lines drains down to and out of lower heads, leaving air in the lines up to the higher heads, and when the sprinklers are turned on the water might not completely fill the line for some time, leaving air pockets that "sputter out" from time to time until the line is completely filled. Since it goes away after a minute or so, this seems like a normal occurrence with something happening like described above, and isn't anything to worry about. If wanted to try to stop it, you could try installing check valves in all of the heads on that zone, which should stop or limit the amount of water that drains out after the zone is turned off, which keeps the lines filled with water instead of the air to sputter out. But it really shouldn't be a concern. If this reply helped, please like and subscribe, and you're welcome to consider contributing to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/SmartIrrigation. Take care!

[@wasabitimepiece1]

@@SmartIrrigation1 I put in the rainbird rotors with the integrated check valves. I'll see maybe if there is some debris preventing from sealing. Thank you very much for the response.

[@SmartIrrigation1]

Glad to help (and sorry, it didn't click that you mentioned you have seal-a-matic (SAM) heads). Yes, it could be some dirt or debris, or if the elevation change from highest to lowest head is more than 7 feet than the check valves will not be able hold. Either way, the sputtering doesn't appear to be a problem in this case. Have a great summer!

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