My Outside Water Line to the Sprinkler Is Leaking

Identify the Leak

• Inspect the supply line all the way from the connection point at the house to the connection point at the pressure vacuum breaker. The most likely place for a leak is at the connection with the brass breaker, which keeps water from flowing back into the main line. A leak will cause water to drip down the pipe, or spray from the ball valve.

Remove the Connection

• It's important to disassemble the connection point to assess the damage and repair the leak. Use a pipe wrench to unscrew the locking nut on the base of the ball valve. That will release the pipe.

Repair and Replace

• If there is a crack or other damage, replace the pipe with a new one of the same length. If there is no visible damage, try pushing the pipe further up into the ball valve and tightening the locking nut.