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How do you move an existing sprinkler head?

How do you move an existing sprinkler head?

How to Move Sprinkler Heads in Five Easy Steps

  1. Step 1 – Plan the Move. Decide which sprinkler head needs to be moved and where the best new location will be.
  2. Step 2 – Dig a Trench.
  3. Step 3 – Insert Flex Pipe.
  4. Step 4 – Fasten Another Elbow.
  5. Step 5 – Flush the System and Fill the Trench.

Is it expensive to move a sprinkler head?

The cost to install additional sprinkler heads is between $94 and $103. Replacing or relocating sprinkler heads for your entire lawn will cost about $400.

How hard is it to change sprinkler heads?

When a sprinkler head is shot, you’ll save cash tackling the replacement yourself: The head will run you no more than $20, while hiring a pro for the job ranges between $75 and $250. Installing a sprinkler head is a fairly simple DIY task, requiring a few basic tools and no plumbing experience.

What’s the best way to move a sprinkler head?

Place one end on the barb at the base of the sprinkler head, connecting it by applying some pressure and a twisting motion. Place the other end of the swing line on the main line’s barb, using the same technique. Replace loose dirt over the newly run line. Pack dirt around the sprinkler head. Turn the water supply to system back on.

How do you remove a sprinkler system line?

If the pipe and sprinklers are to be reused in their entirety, lift them bit by bit from the trench and set aside. If they are going to be used piecemeal, cut the pipes at strategic locations based on how they will be reused and remove them.

Can a sprinkler system be moved to a new location?

If parts of the original sprinkler system need to be moved in the process of landscape renovation, they can be repurposed elsewhere in a new configuration. There’s some heavy labor involved in the process, but the original investment can be preserved by reusing each line as-is or dismantling it and reusing the parts.

What to do if your sprinkler cylinder won’t move?

Remove any obstructions that may interfere with the sprinkler’s operation, including tall grass, weeds, gravel, or mulch Flush a vinegar/water solution through the sprinkler to remove any build-up of calcium or mineral deposits