Tough Day As A Handyman | Its That Time Of Year | THE HANDYMAN |

[@TheHandyman1]

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[@illiniwood]

I spent 23 years as a service repair tech. This is what I've learned the hard way. Whenever you install a sprinkler system, go buy a dirt cheap plastic tackle box and fill it with twenty years worth of every spare part you can think of incase the company goes belly up in twelve. Write on it with a sharpie "sprinkler parts" and write the install date of the system on the tackle box as well. Trust me, this is a real headache solver for you or the next guy in the future as well as the customer.

[@bretth3718]

Smart idea! And for more than just sprinkler systems!

[@Bapuji42]

Dad, is that you?

[@bretth3718]

@@Bapuji42 LOL!!

[@timan2039]

My irrigation system, rented property, comprises heads from four different companies in both plastic and brass. As an added bonus there are zones of mixed rotary and spray heads. There is now way in Hades to properly water the lawn. Fun stuff 😁

[@denjhill]

You are right. I've moved but the former house has these small spray heads and every Spring I would replace several as well as repair punctured black poly pipe supply line. Just routine maintenance.

[@ThriftyGarage]

It's common for sprinkler valves to come on during a startup. Once they are lubricated again and are cycled a few times they usually start to work properly.

[@gradywray5391]

Handyman you need to find a good local irrigation supplier. They will have all of the right parts and cheaper.

[@superduper6123]

Just buy a couple replacement valves so the customer has replacement parts 'in stock'. The whole valve with solenoid is like $15. Good to have extra diaphragm, solenoid, and seals (as well as the bleeder). Sprinkler Warehouse in TX carries many of these. If I'm not mistaken, these look like Irritrol 'jar top' valves. The 'pointy' end of the bleeder screw is important, as it seals up the small relief hole that allows the valve to open. SW also carries the bleeder screw for 69c. Note the water pressure actually closes the valves, so if there's any leak in the valve, the water will go through the valve.

[@davids2530]

Great advice. I had a bad solenoid a few years ago. I was lucky to have an irrigation supply house nearby. Salesman was great. He told me the solenoid was $12 but a new valve and solenoid was $14. Bought a bag of gel filled wire nuts too. Done in 15 minutes including replacing wire nuts on all the valves. Probably saved myself $200.

[@nichols0497]

Was going to say this. Just swap the top or just the bleeder nozzle. no digging needed

[@JawandoOokomondo-cb7fm]

Dumm

[@linhchau9788]

That's what I did last year. Mine was worn out wouldn't turned on on auto. Replaced all 4 valves. Worked great, saved me around 300

[@jacklabloom635]

I purchased a home in 2007, and I still have not found all six irrigation valves. They were covered over with dirt and grass. Hired a guy who found four of them. They all still work, but someday, they will need replacing.

[@mikecousin8523]

"You need an irrigation company" customer calls a handyman...

[@albundy3696]

will cost them dearly he is not cheap handy man bill would be 2000 $ they did not realize .

[@marioleal8152]

Ran across the owner of a small irrigation service company. He mentioned that most irrigation companies don't want to deal with residential work. Some landscapers try to fix the problems only but they don't know what they are doing so the homeowner ends up calling him and pay him pretty much he the prices he quotes.

[@tj_poepoe]

I’ve had to tap on irrigation valves in the boxes to “wake” them up after winterizing on some past jobs then they work fine all summer.

[@TheHandyman1]

Thats good to know. I should have tried that.

[@jimgriffiths9071]

Sometimes a small pebble or wood chip gets in the seal ring. The "knocking" can dislodge the pebble.....sometimes.

[@mariofajardo2142]

They should’ve just called an irrigation company.

[@TheHandyman1]

Most are booked out a year in advance for sprinkler turn ons and repairs.

[@JawandoOokomondo-cb7fm]

To replace the whole system🙄

[@mjg6191]

the valve is coming on because water is getting past the that incorrect screw you put in. The 1st zone that came on are mist heads for gardens.

[@PeteNice29]

Most systems are pretty modular. I've replaced a few heads pretty easily. Only thing that's a pain is accessing the supply lines, and the valves on the side of the house. But they're also not unusual or specific, so any sprinkler company can handle that.

[@georgelincoln5041]

Every spring is an adventure when I turn on the irrigation system.

[@kindredmalise6633]

Hate crime. Cause this just shows me that I rather pay a person to do this then go through the headache. Appreciate you man.

[@Jack-Surreal_Panes]

Replaced my Febco. Learned to shut sprinkler off in winter and remove the plastic cap with gasket. About 15 years ago you couldn't find parts. Now, selling in Home Depot. In TX out in country so watering is not even worth it. if With water restrictions every year, I unhooked the system.

[@ehotto]

The Number One Irrigation Company in the Entire World

[@akshonclip]

Tomorrow’s video needs to open with “HELLO”.

[@southstreetbarbecue7875]

The owner had to HAND WATER his lawn ALL SUMMER? Is he ok or still in the hospital? Where's the GoFundMe so we can contribute to his medical bills and therapy for his PTSD? Please let the owner know I'm sending them all the positive thoughts I can muster as they try to recover from the trauma they've experienced. Great job by you, I just got a kick out of the way you said it like he had to gnaw his own arm off in a survival situation. 🤣

[@JonnyDIY]

Lol right? I did a 30 year stretch of "hand watering" in my younger days 🤣

[@elobiretv]

😂 In most countries people don't have these fancy irrigation systems and we just go around with a hose

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

I know, i don't know how entitled someone must be to consider an inground sprinkler system a necessity and major problem. I bet they had to do it bare foot walking on broken glass up hill in the snow both ways too. Well more likely they got one of these new fangled hose things and hooked up a gasp above ground sprinkler and watering bucket. Hopefully one approved by their HOA haha.

[@ocsrc]

8 dollars for 2 cents of plastic. Disgusting I HATE ACE HARDWARE I brought my Toyota key and 5 factory blanks and they have the machine, but they wouldn't cut the keys. They wanted to sell me the blanks. I told them I don't want to wait for 2 months, but I did, 6 months later, still no blanks. A year later, they still had no blanks. Talked to the owner, he wouldn't cut the Toyota blanks I bought no matter what I paid. I will NEVER go back to Ace Hardware again.

[@nickmcdonald42]

Literally “waded” into our unused and un-maintained irrigation system in ‘23! I’d been a handyman for 5 years and thought I knew “plumbing,” but sprinklers are a whole ‘nother beast! Great video!

[@luciffer420]

Those are Rainbird valves in the one box. the other ones are older style. alot of the time its just the Solenoid and not the whole valve. You can put Irrigation flex line on the one from under the deck and relocate. Super easy should only take 5 to 10 mins.

[@AJourneyOfYourSoul]

This is exactly what I am doing tomorrow at my house. No doubt something will be broke. Happens every single year.

[@TheHandyman1]

Tomorrow's video shows a lot that can go wrong.

[@electroluxlad]

I will tell you you don’t need to replace the whole valve, but you replace is the diaphragm and the solenoid and they usually work

[@michaellacunza6567]

That bleeder screw on the 90 before the 765 must have had its own problem. It is not a problem that the backflow caused.You had the #1 SOV closed on the backflow and it was already leaking. If the water wasn't on to the backflow then it wouldn't be causing any unnecessary leaks. Also you're shutting down both the #1 and #2 SOV and discharging the valve, why don't you just close the #2 and leave the valve pressurized preventing any dirt and debris from getting inside out if possibly fouling it? I understand if it's a cold climate that could cause freezing/bursting problems but if it's not, then there's no need to depressurize the PVB. Just wondering.

[@kdawson020279]

I actually had a situation where the people were so bad about leaving water in pipes overwinter that they were turning the water on slowly to the system and causing the vacuum breaker to cough the big O ring and leak like a mother instead of turning the water on like a normal person. If your 2" Schedule 40 can't handle water pressure, you f**ked up somewhere or someone/something did for you.

[@MyDIYAdventures]

Here we go!

[@charlesreid9337]

Anytime you install or have installed proprietary systems like this you should buy some spare parts and stick them in a box in the garage

[@donwelke940]

On that vertical inline fan (PVC), nice how the LICENSED CONTRACTOR sealed that hole with spray foam! So glad the government doesn't let people do things themselves and do it right or wrong let it be on their heads, for the most part. That back flow preventer requirement is so stupid. I bet the homeowner is tickled that 150$ part is falling apart. Is anything these days not junk or designed stupidly? Make valve bodies, from plastic no less, that trickle drain the lines so you don't have to winterize the thing. Drain it right into the soil. It's pry a government mandate not to do that.

[@harpstone]

Ewing is a good irrigation parts supplier.

[@stewardslandscape]

In my state, the only people allowed to work on irrigation are licensed irrigation contractors and plumbers.

[@user-ln7of9gs4s]

It would help if you post the state.

[@comp20B]

At the end when the bleeder valve water hit you in the face and eyes, I was hoping the next car scene would have you wearing a gimmicky eye patch. Then switch the patch to the other eye when you leave the hardware store. Get some props!

[@BamaBreeze]

Irrigation Irritation… about the same to me. HandyOn!

[@JonnyDIY]

Service "magician" 🧙‍♂️🔨🤣💕👏👍

[@raptureinla]

This is why I'll never have or want a sprinkler system

[@user-ln7of9gs4s]

You can just use manual ball valves, and water what needs watering. Beats pulling hoses out.

[@ocsrc]

Whatever you do, DON'T TOUCH THAT BOX DON'T OPEN ANY LID IN THE GROUND EXTREME DANGER

[@ericwright3382]

Right or wrong, end of season, i turn off supply, bleed water from all lines, but I leave the timer/switch still programmed to cycle, as if it is summer. Is that wrong? 15 years later, and I have never replaced any of 6 control valves.

[@matteberry58]

Those little sprays are a pain the ass. Dogs and kids move them out of alignment or destroy them

[@warrathblacktiger5566]

I know this is not in Texas it never pass inspection They never draw water from inside the house or house water whole point of a back flow is to prevent water used in sprinklers to mingle with your house water or city especially if you have a in line liquid fertilizer system That said pretty janky system no drains on either side of the back flow or independent cutoffs 1 on each side of it that’s just asking for a freeze to blow that brass like paper mache Here where I’m at I use longhorn sprinkler and plumbing for parts Lowe’s and depot carry home brand and not much professional stuff hopefully you can find one near you But when breakers not been in use long time I usually round up solenoids relief valves those little screws and rubber diaphragms and some wire not running for 2 yrs lot garbage gets in lines and gums up the breakers Looks like the people didn’t look for the sprinklers when they built the deck and went right over the top if your lucky it’s got a screw on riser that you can screw a 90 on run new pipe out to new spot unless it’s covered by another station in that case you can screw cap on and forget it plus it be better to take those little mister heads off and run soaker hoses easier to manage and not break and only needs to tie on to one head per section and still get the same watering and presser

[@machintelligence]

Spend hours chasing parts? Why not just buy a new valve and swap out the bleed screw?

[@profabmachine]

That picture at 4:40 my mom had that picture somewhere in our house growing up. I should see if she still has it lol.

[@tannerbrothen]

Does that make “The Handyman” your dad?

[@mrt6744]

Where do bees get milk? Boobees

[@TheHandyman1]

ha ha ha

[@JonnyDIY]

Lol no it's "what are bees afraid of?" BOO! Bees 👻🐝

[@JimmydaGooch]

I dont understand why people take these things apart to winterize? I just turn the water off at the backflow, hook my air up to the blowout T, turn each zone on at the controller, then shoot the air. Never had an issue with messing around with the solenoids or bleeder screws, the platsic shit always starts breaking when you mess with it.

[@jimgriffiths9071]

By loosening the solenoid or bleeder screw you can manually open each zone without going back to the clock. Saves time. But loosening does not equal taking it apart. No need to do that.

[@anthonyherrera5838]

I'd have that done in less than 10 minutes. I'm a handy man and sprinklers for 30 plus years. 😮😅

[@Ezzell_]

Did I miss what what was illegal to work on and why?

[@brentnearhood8874]

Thanks! Handyman Was that a money paying job?

[@yupsir791]

Why does the rain gutter have 120v going to it ?

[@aeson33]

My system looks identical and has much similar issues!

[@blt981]

Why are you doing this type of jobs…Pepsi Rolex 15 K and your driving a 100k limited edition Truck…😯

[@TheHandyman1]

These types of jobs got me here. People like watching them on youtube as well.

[@blt981]

Good for you as my Best f Fiend passed away Dad. Would say. Get it while you can.

[@JawandoOokomondo-cb7fm]

Hes a youtuber dummy

[@JWoodcock]

C'mon man, don't you know that every deck is supposed to have a sprinkler under it? 😂

[@makosharksimmo8124]

Got to like a handyman wearing a Rolex on the job

[@veilsideride]

that truck is amazing, what kind of car is that?

[@TheHandyman1]

2024 Ram 2500 mega cab. Limited Longhorn Edition.

[@semperfi5861]

🇺🇸🤘 Heck Yeah Handy Dandy 🤘🇺🇸

[@FDDLERSGREEN]

5 zones? In fl, we all have at least 16 zones

[@Loglakeliving]

I may go into the beveled plastic sprinkler screw business….$$

[@EastRiverHomestead]

What's with the downspout and the square hole cut into it?

[@TheHandyman1]

Its a tip up downspout extension.

[@frankmastromauro5630]

Good video

[@elainerussell924]

While your looking for a leak why don't you take one 😲

[@glennnisidio2813]

Very small file will fix those threads

[@albundy3696]

owner might think calling handy man save him or her money but these handy man not cheap either bill would be 1000 $ easy .

[@blakehardesty3188]

Maybe they should call someone who knows wtf theyre doin...?

[@leestevens4536]

Buy the valve remove the plug…return the valve…problem solved.

[@joshjuday3777]

What a goofy setup

[@jackof1]

Man how do you price open ended stuff like this

[@TheHandyman1]

Bill them through Jobber when the work is done.

[@MAC-ster]

Cliffhanger

[@dpacheco7349]

4:42 seriously?

[@TheHandyman1]

Yes.

[@markkilgore5509]

Irrigation systems. The worst pieces of shit that I have ever seen. Never, ever in my over 40 years of home ownership seen an irrigation system that was installed properly or would work correctly after the first six months after installation. Should be outlawed.

[@teddhopkins6283]

Use funny pipe to move that head.

[@d0nn13m0n0]

GOOD BYE

[@william.shilling2969]

handy hack at work has no clue what he is doing

[@GordSulz]

Sir, you have no clue what you are doing! I've done this for about 26 years and this makes me laugh and cringe at the same time! All I can say is get a new profession. This isn't it!

[@danbrown3460]

And you sir are an idiot! Handyman has forgotten more than you know!

[@GordSulz]

@@toomuchmonkeybusiness Listen monkey. I didn't mean to sound superior! Far from it. All I meant to say " or imply " was some times it's better to just have someone more knowledge do instead of doing it yourself. I applaud the fact that he fixed what he did but at the end of his video he still things to try to fix but was unsure how. A professional would have walked away with a functional system! I'm just saying!

[@jimgriffiths9071]

Why " illegal " ? This was just a normal turn on for an irrig. tech. Rare to find a missing screw.

[@honkbeforeitstoolate587]

Because the second handyman contacted for the job said that an irrigation company is required do the work. He apparently didn't know how..

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

Because saying that gets more views and appears on more searches.

[@TlD-dg6ug]

If you have to water your lawn, maybe the good lord doesn't think you deserve one. 🤣

[@JawandoOokomondo-cb7fm]

Need a licensed plumber!!!!! The licensed plumber sends a dumb kid out to fix those PVB valves Cool video as usual those balves look like a space shuttle engine to most people