How to keep the garden sprinkler in good performance

Irrigating a home garden or lawn is a time-consuming job, it’s also exhausted your energy to care of every corner. Installing a sprinkler system will cut down the time you spend with a watering can in hand. Sprinkler systems run manually or on a timer that turns the sprinkler on and off at set times throughout the day. Clogs and garden activity can damage sprinklers. Troubleshooting properly prevents the need to rip up irrigation lines or scrap the entire system.

For the Above-Ground Sprinkler, here are some steps for you to check the sprinkler when it does not perform well.

1

Check the arm of the sprinkler to see if it is moving. Clean off any dirt or debris that may inhibit its movement. If it's broken, replace the sprinkler unit.

2

Inspect the hose for any leaks if puddles form in the yard or when the pressure of the water coming from the sprinkler is weak. Patch leaks with a hose patch kit.

3

Check the hose for any kinked areas, which may prevent water from coming through, and rearrange the hose if you find any.

4

Poke a pin through individual holes on the sprinkler to remove dirt if some holes are not spraying water.

Reminder

Inspect the sprinkler system at the beginning of the irrigation season for signs parts may be broken. Check for sprinklers sitting high out of the ground, tilted at an angle or those with broken plastic pieces.

Always inspect the position of sprinklers before mowing to prevent damage to the heads.

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