The sprinklers on a zone don't pop up correctly
Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
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Not enough water pressure to run the zone | Split the zone into two or more zones |
Main system shutoff valve is not fully open | Open the system shutoff valve counter clockwise |
Flow control on the zone valve is partially closed | Open the flow control counter clockwise |
Sprinkler pops up, but no water sprays
Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
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Radius adjustment screw may be turned fully off | Turn the screw counter clockwise |
Nozzle clogged by debris | Remove and clean nozzle |
Internal nozzle filter may be plugged by debris | Flush out the nozzle screen |
Broken sprinkler | Replace spray or rotor |
A rotor sprinkler won't rotate
Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
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Too little water pressure | Increase water pressure |
Sprinkler is broken | Replace spray or rotor |
There is a gap in the spray pattern
Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
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Debris stuck in sprinkler nozzle and/or head | Clean out the sprinkler head and nozzle |
Sprinkler is faulty | Replace spray or rotor |
Sprinkler rotates in one direction, then stops
Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
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Not enough pressure to rotate sprinkler | Increase water pressure |
Faulty sprinkler head | Replace spray or rotor |
Water floods from a sprinkler
Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
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Sprinkler nozzle missing | Replace the missing nozzle |
Cracked or missing sprinkler head | Replace spray or rotor |