How to Replace a Rain Bird Impact Sprinkler

Rain Bird is a major manufacturer of impact sprinkler heads designed for large areas. Water pressure is forced through a small nozzle that is aimed directly at a metal or plastic paddle. This paddle pushes the sprinkler head in a circle and directs water onto the lawn. These sprinklers are very hardy, but are not immune to damage from a lawnmower or car. Replacing a Rain Bird impact sprinkler is relatively straightforward and requires few tools.

Instructions

- 1
  Dig around the base of the sprinkler with a shovel, removing about eight inches of dirt and making enough room on the sides so that your hand can get around the base of the sprinkler.
- 2
  Grab the base of the sprinkler with your hand and twist it counterclockwise. The sprinkler sits on a plastic riser with pipe threads, so it should unscrew easily.
- 3
  Run the sprinklers for 30 seconds to flush dirt from the line.
- 4
  Insert the new Rain Bird impact head on the plastic riser.
- 5
  Twist the new sprinkler clockwise until it's tight on the riser.
- 6
  Replace the dirt around the base of the sprinkler, and run the line for a few minutes to check the performance of the new sprinkler head. You may need to adjust the pattern of the sprinkler by turning a small set screw one way or the other on the base of the nozzle.

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