How Do You Repair A Broken Sprinkler Pipe?
A broken sprinkler pipe can leak gallons of water every day and cost you lots of money. It can also cause a loss of water pressure to your sprinkler heads, as well as cause water damage to foundations, or other structures in the immediate area. Read on to learn how to save money by repairing a broken sprinkler pipe yourself. Step 1 Turn off the water supply to your sprinkler system. This can usually be done by turning off the water supply to the house at the city meter. Contact the city water department if you are unfamiliar with how this is done. If you have a separate meter or a well, there should be a cutoff valve located near your sprinkler control box. Step 2 Clear out the area around the broken section so that you have room to work. Make sure you have adequate room to saw if necessary. Step 3 Cut the pipe on both sides of the leak, approximately 2 to 3 inches from the leak. Remove the broken pipe section. Step 4 Measure the broken piece and cut a replacement section from the new
