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Sounds like it’s wear and tear. Needs to be replaced. 2 ways to replace. Dig out and replace or clean out the pot and remove guys and install new one

Also, I have installed one of these on a sprinkler spike that I can connect to a garden hose. You can take the guts out of one in the ground and use the housing on a spike to troubleshoot issues with the mechanism without having to get back down on the ground to reinstall it. Saves the back and knees.

Thanks for watching and the support. I usually change the whole thing. Customer paid for the whole sprinkler, I like to make them happy. But if it’s a tight squeeze or a lot of roots, I will just remove the guts. And it’s best to clean the pot before, and after removing the guts, makes it easier when installing the new one

I changed 3 different types of valves. Rain Bird, Irritrol, and Hunter. Most popular valves

That’s a fair price. Parts Tools time and labor your about that price. Sometimes it’s in a bad spot or tight squeeze.

@@tonybahri the first guy never got back to us. A new one just quoted us $475. Still reasonable?

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Thanks for watching. You can cap/plug sprayers or lines that have other sprayers so when you winterize the water is mostly out of that zone.

If it got chopped you’re most likely to dig it out and replacing it. I have video on that also.

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@@tonybahri it's been a ride but it's now up and going. The grass/fruit trees are happy. Totally worth it ! Ty!

The best thing for homeowner with sprinkler system is to know your system. Helps out when there is a problem or future work. Saves time and cost

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You can use the same one just turn the shut off valves the other way, but has to be taken apart for adjustments. I think most states require a permit or license plumber to install back flows but not for repairs.

Could be or maybe it’s clogged and no water is coming out for you to notice. If you have a rough idea on the area, you can poke around.

I have no idea where mine is buried. It's the only one on the side of the driveway. No wet spots and no hissing. I can't go around poking the entire yard. Any ideas?

@@locutist probably clogged. Poke around or have someone by the controller turning it on and off and maybe you can hear it. I’ve had luck with that few times

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Yes you can. Just be careful pulling them up without ripping the cap off. I’ve seen few my customers use a shop vac to remove the loss dirt.

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I did let it cool down for about five minutes or so naturally. I don’t want to cause any stress cracks. Usually, by the time I put away all my stuff away. I start heading inside and then turning the water on.

Very useful video thank you

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Directional boring, also referred to as horizontal directional drilling,

I agree it's boring but it's not directional because of limited ability to control the direction and zero to control pitch it's rod boring with some model of ditch which plow machine

These are really easy and simple to replace. I wouldn’t waste your time hiring someone. 🥰

Hello. I wouldn’t say it’s too much force. Pretty much threading the new valve on, and just tightening it enough with the wrench. One Inch copper pipe is pretty heavy duty. I would be able to feel if I was going to twist the pipe or do damage. Then I would grab a 2nd wrench. Still have to be cautious. Most times, I do use 2 wrenches when there is a shark-bite fitting inside and the pipe starts spinning. 3/4” I just remove the whole unit and use a vice grip, then solder it back onto the main line.

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They are cool sprinklers. They make that authentic sprinkler sound. I also use the key especially working around roots. Sometimes, if the pots too full of debris or its stripped, I have to dig it out

I’ve ran into that problem a few times. I had to put 2 o-rings, sounds silly but it worked. Or if you can find a thicker o-ring. There’s a few febco units out there that the thread sits a little lower for the repair kit fitting which doesn’t seal 100%

@tonybahri Thankx for the tip I will try it out.

What if it still leaks with the new pieces?? It doesn’t seem to be leaking from the O-ring, but straight through the middle

I was able to fix mine with a bag of 10 different o-rings from lowes and one size stopped the leaking after trying a few differnet ones

I’m blowing out the pipes and sprayers with air. Pretty much removing the water

The biggest mistake I noticed with 12 inch pop ups is when the water feed line comes in from the side and there isn’t an automatic freeze protection drain installed on the bottom. Water gets trapped, causing it to freeze and crack during freezing temperatures.

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There are are few ways to replace a sprayer. I dug out this one because I needed to move it away from the cement. And I replaced with with a Rain Bird from a Hunter. I also have a video showing a replacement without digging.

Some still prefer these sprinklers. If you have time to maintain them and the right water pressure, they work fine. Otherwise, rotors are the way to go.

It was quick and easy. I dug out this one because I needed to move it away from the cement. I also have a video showing a replacement without digging.

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