subject: Fixing Techniques For The Inoperative Sprinkler Heads [print this page] Every once in a while you will find that one of the sprinkler heads in your watering system has become damaged, whether due to being run over or breaking from age or usage.
Although, changing a damaged sprinkler head is not at all a tough job, but one has to be prepared to get wet during this process. Also one should have some of the tools like shovel, pipe wrench, and plumber's tape handy.
The first thing you need to do is locate the broken head. More than likely, you did not discover that the head was broken until you turned the water on and that particular head looked like a geyser had just been formed in your front yard.
Additionally, it is always recommended to have a helper by your side. He will assist you in turning on and off the water to the sprinkler. By this one can save both time and water.
Dig a hole with a shovel carefully around the broken sprinkler head, giving you just enough room to access the broken head without damaging the rest of the sprinkler pipes.
The one trying to replace the damaged sprinkler head is sure to get completely wet and thus, should dress up accordingly. Then, unscrew the head from the threaded connection by rotating it anti- clockwise, remove the head, replace the new head and tighten it with clockwise rotation.
Apply the Teflon tape around the newly fixed sprinkler head and tighten it with a plumber's wrench. The wrench should not be used if the pipeline is of plastic. Now start the water supply and check the sprinkler head for any leakage and shut off the water supply.
The hole that we dug should now be filled with sand using a shovel. The area around the top of the sprinkler head is to be left clear so that it operates efficiently.
