Is there a way to fix the sprinkler head if it just suddenly stops working? It started spewing water in a stream and stopped rotating..
1167976
Yes, the head unscrews and you can replace the head with another. Mine was bent so I unscrewed it from the base and took a head from ground sprinkler. But be sure nothing has been bent and the sprinkler is level. Also, some have been manufactured with the "arm" that controls the spraying upside down. The "arm" should be straight out and the bar that hits the water should be bent DOWN not up. If you have the bend going up there is no way that I could figure out how to fix that. -------\ NOT ______/
1167977
Problem shoot:Could mean that the water pressure is too lowCould mean that the sand or debris is caught - just manually rotate it a few time to rule this outCould mean that the actually sprinkler unit is bad - that part can be removed from the tripod and replaced for short moneyCould mean that one of the adjustment thingys - either the sprinker screw, the rotation springs, or the splash shield thing are impeding the spray. Either way, don't spend much time problem shooting, the replacement head -even the good brass ones - don't cost much.
1167978
This happened to me and I flipped the little wire loop that pushes the flange to make the sprinkler reciprocate. It worked and hasn't messed up again. Also, sometime there is a little bit of debris in the nozzle and it doesn't make enough force to push the sprinkler. You can clean it out with a little wire Good luck!
260856
Mine was doing this. After 5 or 6 attempts to clean etc, I unplugged, removed the water tank, took it outside, tipped it upside down and gave it a good shake. Turned it up again and water started to dribble from the nozzle. Fitted it all back together, and it works again. Small blockage moved.
575029
I have no experience with sprinkler systems as I live in an apartment. It seems to have survived quite a few heavy rains though.
1582977
I would say if it is flopping - you might want to try some silicone or perhaps even just glue (and set in a position that works for you, since moving the head would be limited or not an option at that point).. if all else fails.. I would grab another one.. perhaps just a defect or overuse? -- have had ours for years with no issue - love it.
2269022
I had a similar issue. I took it apart, cleaned out the rotor and siphon tube, and it seemed to fix the problem. The flow control in the siphon tube had caught some algae and quickly plugged up the system.
2196216
Did you notice a rubber washer? It sounds like the washer may have not been seated properly so water leaked in it.
1068363
No. Turned if off for the winter. Turned it back on for the summer and it sounds like it is running but there is zero water being pulled out of the air (after a week). I'm doing internet searches to troubleshoot but there aren't really any settings to change. I think it's just busted.
984767
Weird! I just had a repairman in today about the same issue. That is why I came to this site just now & saw your comment. I am trying to find out if I had any type of warranty. I bought mine in May of 2012 & it stopped working properly about 6 months ago. There is some sort of leak. It is going to cost about $400 to repair - that is including $85 for coming out & diagnoising problem.
1782133
I had the same problem, i've only had it 3 months and started popping out. so I started to hold it in there manually with the plastic tip and then the hose broke off the adapter entirely. Would that be covered under warranty? I love this thing, just disappointed that my water pressure is to strong and caused it to start popping off.
559564
I used it for months and it never straightened out. I got tired of it strangling me in the shower and gave up and replaced it. Somebody put that they had success running very hot water through it. I tried it several times with the hose pulled to the shower floor by the weight of the handle and it didn't work. But, you could try that.
2130276
I have been using this shower head for about 5 months and have not experienced anything like this. First, I would try to contact the manufacturer to see if replacement parts can be sent. If that is not an option then take the splitting nut to a hardware store like Ace or Lowes and see if someone there can get you a match for a few dollars. (It will probably be way higher quality as well) If none of these options work for you perhaps either replace with a new one or with something else altogether as it sounds like you are very dissatisfied. I personally love this shower head and plan on one being in every shower I own henceforth. (Though I higher quality and better name brand could be chosen in the future)
613726
We had a similar problem with our spray head buttons sticking and the head would not stay in locked in the faucet body after only about 5 months of use. Call the manufacturer with your model number and they will send you a new head for free. The faucet has a lifetime warrantee. The new head was a very noticeable improvement over the original.
332739
It does matter in a way! After 5 months I noticed a reduced output of water so I flipped it upside down after shaking it and the flow has now returned to normal so I feel I can extend its life a bit longer. I'll replace it in a couple more months I think.
1555166
I'm no subject matter expert on sprinkler heads, as I end up usually getting quite wet, but each sprinkler head has a little screw on top that by turning it, the sprinkler radius will widen or narrow.
1501945
Try making sure you didn't loose the spring inside. Take off the bottom cap and check. You also have the spool inside the head upside down, check that if the problem still persist.
1292131
Mainly due to the impeller. The top portion must not be working. Did you plug the system in? If you can't here any water movement or the system running, then it has malfunction. Try changing the impeller first.
227489
there is a plastic insert in the hose which regulates the flow of the water . maybe it has something blocking the flow . take that plastic insert out . maybe that might fix your problem