How Do You Replace An In-Ground Sprinkler Head?
We’ve all driven past an area being watered with automatic sprinklers only to see one sprinkler spouting out a fountain of water rather than delivering a nice spray. The cause is likely a broken sprinkler head, and it’s relatively easy to fix. Step 1 Determine which sprinkler head is at fault. Sometimes it’s in an obscure place, and the only symptom is low water pressure for other sprinkler heads. Once you’ve identified the culprit, purchase the correct replacement head. Step 2 Dig out a small section of grass and dirt around the sprinkler head to expose the entire piece. You need to dig only about 6 inches or so. Anything deeper than that will expose the sprinkler lines. Step 3 Twist the top off the sprinkler head, which allows you to see the rest of the sprinkler head’s components. You may have to gently pull on the head or, if the entire component housing is broken, unscrew the component housing and lift it up out of the ground. Step 4 Pull the broken head out of the component housi
