Sprinkler Head Broke OFF! Here is how to fix it with the extractor tool.
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- čas přidán 17. 07. 2024
- You're not going to want to miss this one! Ever have a sprinkler head break off and you have a piece of plastic stuck in the pvc fitting that you need to extract before fixing it? Well, this is the video for you! Today we go through how to you use the sprinkler extractor tool made by Orbit that will allow you to easily remove broken sprinkler riser or nipple parts that have broken off. Many times this happens when heads are installed on risers (hint: not the correct way of doing it) and have no flex to them, so as soon as the mower hits the sprinkler head, snap! Your sprinkler head breaks off and you have a broken sprinkler piece left in the pvc fitting that needs to be removed. Come along and learn how to use this sprinkler tool correctly and how to change out the extractor tool head depending on what size of fitting or part you need to extract from. Pay attention to each step so you don't make any mistakes while using it and save yourself time outside sweating and becoming frustrated. The Orbit sprinkler extractor tool is inexpensive and will make it a breeze to repair your break. But....don't repair it just like it was, check out our other sprinkler video of how to use funny pipe to keep your head from breaking off again. Let us know if this helped you. We love hearing from you all and it makes my day when I hear that these videos are helping all of you out there! Thanks for watching The Sprinkler Channel and consider subscribing and checking out all the other videos we have to offer on our channel! Let us know what is your situation and how you are able to use this extractor tool for your benefit.
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Worked like a charm. Thanks!
You’re my hero. Thank you!
Fixed the issue thx to this video. This has been pain in my home for the last one year..Thank you!!
Awesome tip. Thank you so much
Thanks！ Clear instructions
You are extremely helpful!!!❤🎉
Thanks for the explanation
This was amazing thank you!
Great insight!
Thanks great video!
Thank you very much
Thank you so much!!
I had seen this tool in a drawer and didn't know what it was for!
The link to the video you shared on how to add flexibility saved makes so much sense!
We have a sprinkler head right next to our [careless] neighbor's driveway, and we constantly have to replace/ repair it. I was able to cut the pvc, add a T, elbows, and some funny pipe, and move it a little further away from the danger zone. Hopefully it works! 🤞
EXACTLY like me! I was racking my brain on how to get that broken piece out. But now I saw this video and realized that I have one of those tools in my box of plumbing stuff. What a great tool. One of those amazing but simple inventions.
I am trying to remove a threaded 3/4 pvc connector inside a metal irrigation pipe. I don't want to hurt the threads on the metal irrigation pipe. I should hammer it in? So far the tool is just scraping off the pvc material. Mine is not the orbit tool. I'll have to locate that brand and try again.
Has to really dig into the pvc to get a good enough grip to unthread but maybe tighter than usual being metal on other side of connection
I couldnt get it out with the tool. I want to cap this spot because landscapers keep hitting and the head isnt necessary bc other heads can cover. Can i just cap it with pvc slip end cap and pvc glue?
Sometimes it might take some gentle hammering to get the teeth of the tool to embed into the broken plastic part. Not sure your set up just depends on design of the system and where the pipes lead. Might be feeding other heads.
@thesprinklerchannel thanks! The line does feed other heads. I was going to cap the riser part. Not sure if that would work.
My tool is just spinning and not catching on the plastic. Any tips?
More downward force and / or create notches in the stuck plastic so when you turn the tool it catches better.
Mine is stuck stuck
@@kyleanderson3331squirt some PB blaster on the threads. Let sit a little bit
My extractor tool is bottoming out to the bottom of the T. The extractor tool is too long.
I have the same tool . I have found that the tool is too long and will bottom out at the bottom of the T so you cant get a good grip on the broken riser.
If correct size it should not bottom out. Ensure correct size 3/4” vs 1” etc
@@thesprinklerchannel mine is 3/4. I ended up using a serrated steak knife to get a grip to twist out.
Didn’t really work, just spun around tearing chunks out of the riser until it was so mutilated I had to hammer it out with a screw driver
Sorry to hear. When that has been the case I have to hammer it into the pvc or riser before I start turning.