How to Make Watering Easy With a Pop-Up Sprinkler

Sprinkler systems are very useful for covering a large amount of grass with water, but the type of sprinkler head you choose is equally important. Some sprinkler systems have impact or rotor heads installed, but a pop-up sprinkler might be more appropriate. A pop-up sprinkler uses water pressure to push the nozzle above the ground, and uses less water than most other kinds of sprayers. A pop-up sprinkler is best used on small or medium-size lawns. Replacing an impact or rotor head sprinkler with a pop-up can improve the overall performance of your sprinklers, and help to save water.

Things You'll Need

• Shovel
• Teflon tape
• Pop-up sprinkler

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Locate the sprinkler that you want to change to a pop-up sprinkler.

   • 2

     Dig an area about 1 foot in diameter around the sprinkler head, digging down no more than 6 inches deep.

   • 3

     Grab the exposed sprinkler with your hand, and turn it to the left until it pulls free. The sprinkler is attached to a plastic riser below the unit.

   • 4

     Wrap the exposed ends of the sprinkler riser with a single layer of Teflon tape. The tape lubricates the pipe threads and ensures a watertight connection.

   • 5

     Place the pop-up sprinkler head on the riser, and turn it to the right until tight.

   • 6

     Replace the dirt around the base of the new sprinkler, and run the system to check for performance.