Sprinkler Head Won't Pop Up

Learn how to fix a sprinkler that won’t pop up!

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Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:05 Common Problems/Causes
0:22 Troubleshooting
0:58 Broken Sprinkler
1:28 Low Pressure Fixes
1:50 Sprinkler Line Repair (Get a professional)
2:30 Finding Line Problems
2:50 Finding Leaks in Lateral Lines
3:18 Funny pipe leaks on a Sprinkler Head
4:10 Double Checking
4:36 Outro

How to Replace a Sprinkler Head:

How to Repair a PVC Pipe:

How to Repair a Funny/Swing Pipe

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If you have a single sprinkler head that's not popping up in your sprinkler system, it can seem complicated to fix yourself. In reality, however, it's really quite simple to find and fix the problem! If you need to get a sprinkler head, or even a zone of sprinkler heads that won't pop up, to pop up- Then you've come to the right video. Learn how to fix a jammed sprinkler, a zone with low pressure, low pressure on a single sprinkler head, or a broken sprinkler housing.

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[sprinklermaster]

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[fidel]

Excellent video. Only problem i have with hiring a pro is the Sprinkler Master in my area charges $189/hr plus a $50 service charge. I dunno if they are part of y'all but that is a hefty price to not have any guarantee that they are able to fix a problem in that time. That's what happened to me at least. They couldn't find the busted sprinkler head/line to replace in my yard after a fence installation by another contractor and they couldn't figure out why my flower bed sprinkler zone wasn't flowing with pressure. So $430 bucks and the only thing they did accomplish was moving an irrigation line 6ft to get out of the way for a deck project. That's hard to justify

[Gumarko]

Excellent comprehensive explanation of most potential issues with irrigation heads. Thank you!

[brianpurcell]

I have a single zone that worked last season, but now there's not enough pressure. When I pull a head up eventually the whole system gets to pressure. I tried capping 2 heads and it works, although it takes a few seconds after bubbling. I'm not finding any significant water in any area indicating a leak.

[wayneguy]

What if all the heads in the zone don’t pop up, I have to lift one for 10 seconds then it builds up pressure and the other 3 pop up automatically

[FarmsVilla]

I’ve found my problem with sprinklers not popping up is related to limescale build up as a result of my borehole water being quite hard. I normally clean them once a year with an anti limescale cleaner. When they have popped up just grab a toothbrush and clean up the sprinkler head where it mates with the sprinkler body when not watering. 👍🏻

[cowsgomooatme]

I had a far away zone that would not pop up the sprinklers after it was drained overnight (auto drain valves), once the sprinklers all pop up it maintains 55 psi at about 10gpm, same as all the other zones. The simple fix was to use a program to fill the pipes for 1 min, then start the watering program 1 min later. heads pop up immediately with the pipes full.

[andrewverran]

Hi, i have a couple on the line that want ti suck down instead of popping up ( 3 out of the 6 are popping up the other 3 seem to be sucking back down)
Weird hey??
Regards
Andrew

[diamond]

On ONE zone, I have Orbit spray heads. half work and half just bubble but does not pop up. There is NO leak. Any advice?

[Horsecentstoday]

Can I put a heavy rock on top. To prevent it from popping up?
I have one pop up head that I don't want it to pop up

[johnsrabe]

Awesome video. Thank you. If you tilt your hat brim up, there won’t be a shadow on your eyes.

[luciog]

What if it’s one zone 2 of 4 having an issue coming up?

[MSINALA]

I noticed this was in front of your home..i have same problem...do i need to shut of water from main line in front where sidewalk(city) is..or as long as my valve is off i can do it?

[nathanduffield]

How do I open all the flow control
Valves all the way?