Elite Sprinkler Repair & Installation
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See how pressure regulated sprinklers help you save water, plus zones, rain sensors, calibration, the best watering time, and replacing sprinkler heads.
Choose pressure-regulated sprays and high-efficiency nozzles when installing or replacing a sprinkler system.
Clean calcium deposits from a sprinkler head with a vinegar soak or commercial descaler, and prevent limescale buildup with softeners and regular upkeep.
Turn off the water supply before removing and cleaning any sprinkler head.
Sprinkler heads vs nozzles explained: learn what each part does, how spray, rotary and pop-up heads differ, and how to pick the right nozzle for your lawn.
The sprinkler head is the whole unit, while the nozzle is the part that sets pattern, distance and droplet size.
Sprinkler system won't turn on? Learn how to spot and fix clogged heads, heads broken by lawn mowers and supply pipes damaged by tree roots.
Clean clogged heads by shutting off water, removing the nozzle and filter, and brushing the filter under running water.
Find out what happens if a lawn mower cuts off a lawn sprinkler, from leaks and uneven watering to repair costs, insurance and prevention tips.
Check for cracked or misaligned heads and leaks after a collision, since small leaks raise water bills.
Find a broken sprinkler pipe underground by checking your water meter, inspecting the lawn, using leak detection tools, then digging and repairing the pipe.
Turn off the shut-off valve and check whether the water meter still runs to confirm a leak.
Locating overgrown sprinkler heads is easier with five methods: listening, layout plans, metal detectors, measuring head spacing and a garden rake.
Run the system and listen for water sounds or look for puddles to spot hidden heads.
Lawn sprinkler dry spots often come from bad head height, clogs, mixed heads, misting or broken pipes. See what causes each problem and how to fix it.
Clean and raise buried sprinkler heads, and use swing joints or funny pipes to lower heads that sit too high.
Learn how to dog proof lawn sprinklers with bitter sprays, head covers, buried lines, training and a designated dog area to protect your irrigation system.
Apply non-toxic bitter-tasting spray to sprinkler heads and reapply consistently.
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