Why Does Water Keep Running After My Sprinkler Zone Shuts Off?

Water continuing after a zone shuts off is almost always one of two things: low-head drainage or a stuck-open zone valve. Low-head drainage is not a system failure — it is gravity moving water through the lowest sprinkler heads on a sloped zone circuit after the valve closes, and it stops on its own within […]

Why Won’t One Zone Turn On Even Though the Controller Is Working?

When a single irrigation zone fails to run while the rest of the system works normally, the problem is almost always in one of three places: the solenoid on the zone valve, the low-voltage wiring between the controller and that valve, or the controller terminal for that specific zone. Because all other zones are functioning, […]

How Do I Adjust the Spray Pattern on a Pop-Up Sprinkler Head?

Serving Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso & Sand Springs completelawncaretulsa.com | (918) 605-4646 How Do I Adjust the Spray Pattern on a Pop-Up Sprinkler Head? How you adjust a pop-up sprinkler head depends on the type of head you have. Fixed-spray heads use preset arc nozzles — adjusting the spray direction means physically rotating […]

How Do I Stop a Sprinkler Head from Leaking at the Base?

Serving Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks, Owasso & Sand Springs completelawncaretulsa.com | (918) 605-4646 How Do I Stop a Sprinkler Head from Leaking at the Base? A sprinkler head leaking at its base is almost always caused by one of three things: a worn wiper seal inside the head body that lets water escape around […]

How Do I Clean a Clogged Sprinkler Nozzle? Jenks, Oklahoma

The short answer: Pull up the pop-up stem, unscrew or pull off the nozzle, rinse it under water, and use a small pin or paperclip to clear debris from the opening. For spray head nozzles, twist counterclockwise to remove. For rotors, pry up the rubber nozzle cover and lift out the nozzle insert. Flush the […]

Why Does My Sprinkler Head Spin Wildly Instead of Rotating Slowly?

The short answer: A rotor head that spins too fast instead of slowly sweeping back and forth has worn internal gears or a damaged drive mechanism. The gears inside gear-driven rotors are designed to convert water pressure into slow, controlled rotation. When these gears wear out or break, the head loses its braking mechanism and […]

What Size Sprinkler Head Do I Need to Replace My Old One?

The short answer: Most residential sprinkler heads use a 1/2-inch threaded connection (the fitting that screws into the pipe), so matching that is usually straightforward. The more important measurements are the pop-up height (how tall the stem rises, typically 2, 3, 4, or 6 inches), the spray radius (how far water reaches), and the spray […]

What Tools Do I Need to Replace a Sprinkler Head in Broken Arrow?

The short answer: For a basic sprinkler head replacement, you need only four things: a small shovel or garden trowel for digging, Teflon tape (plumber’s tape) for the threads, the replacement head itself, and optionally a pair of pliers or channel locks if the old head is stuck. That’s it. Total cost for tools and […]

How Do I Raise a Sprinkler Head That Has Sunk Too Low, Tulsa?

The short answer: Dig around the head to expose the connection, unscrew the head from the riser, add a riser extension (also called a cutoff riser or nipple extension) to raise the height, then reinstall the head. Riser extensions come in various lengths from 2 to 6 inches and simply thread between the existing fitting […]

How Do I Replace a Broken Pop-Up Sprinkler Head Myself?

The short answer: Turn off the water to your irrigation system, dig around the broken head to expose the connection, unscrew the old head counterclockwise from the riser or fitting, wrap the threads of your new head with Teflon tape, and screw it in clockwise until snug. Run the zone to flush debris and check […]