Elite Sprinkler Repair & Installation
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Tips & guides
Guides and tips filed under Sprinkler Head.
Learn how to cut grass around sprinkler heads without damaging them, from safe mowing height and trimmer care to using flags and avoiding wet soil.
Set your mower height a little higher so blades are less likely to hit sprinkler heads.
Ran over a sprinkler head with a lawn mower? Learn what to do next: stop mowing, shut off the water, dig wide, flush the line and set the new head at grade.
Stop mowing right away and do not turn the sprinkler system on to check the damage.
Learn how to fix a buried sprinkler head step by step: locate it, dig a donut-shaped hole, add a riser, level it to grade, test and backfill.
Shut off the irrigation controller first, then run the system briefly to locate the buried head and mark it.
Are high efficiency sprinkler heads worth it? See how they save water, handle pressure, cost more upfront, and who benefits most from switching.
High-efficiency heads apply water more slowly, about 0.8 inches per hour versus around 2 for standard spray heads.
Find out why your sprinkler head is not spraying far enough, from dirt build-up and weak water pressure to misaligned nozzles and worn parts.
Clear small blockages from the nozzle opening and clean muddy residue from the irrigation line.
Compare the 5 most popular types of pop-up sprinkler heads, from rotary and fixed spray to bubbler heads, and pick the right one for your yard.
Choose rotary heads for larger lawns, since they cover longer distances with steady, slow streams.
Spray head sprinkler vs rotary: compare coverage, water use, wind performance, maintenance and price to choose the right type for your lawn shape and size.
Choose rotary sprinklers for large lawns and spray sprinklers for smaller, defined spaces.
Raise sprinkler heads without digging using riser extensions, extender kits or adjustable heads, with a simple step-by-step guide to improve lawn coverage.
Shut off the water supply before you start adjusting any sprinkler head.
Are sprinkler heads universal? No. Learn what affects compatibility, the main head types, and how to replace a sprinkler head step by step.
Do not assume heads are interchangeable; match the gallons-per-minute or inches-per-hour rate and the threading of the old head.
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