How Do You Replace Irrigation Pop-Up Sprayers?
An effective irrigation system is only as good as its original design and regular maintenance. Part of a good recurring maintenance schedule is to check and replace pop-up sprayers, which are subject to wear and tear, clogging or physical misalignment from gardening or casual accidents. In any case, ignoring your irrigation system can waste water, ruin your lawn or even damage the foundation of your home. Here’s how to maintain and replace pop-up sprayers. Remove the damaged or old pop-up sprayer. For most brands, no special tools are required, as the sprayer slides in and out of the housing. Some brands require a simple key or wrench that fits into an appropriate slot. Insert it and lift out the sprayer. Write down the make and model of the sprayer. If a replacement is required, you should get the same unit, as different models use different amounts of water and pressure. Check the nozzle. Sometimes dirt or hard water calcification clogs the nozzle, disrupting the spray distance, accu
