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Old 04-14-2023, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by retiredguy123 View Post
An easier thing to do is to just throw away the filter. Why do you need a filter to protect a two dollar sprinkler nozzle? My sprinkler heads work fine without the plastic filters, and they don't get clogged as often.
Big thanks ! So good to know. We spend hours each spring, and often twice a year, spring and fall, patiently gathering the little plastic filters from heads and carefully soaking them in vinegar, cleaning with a toothbrush, etc. etc. That easy task HAS served us well, but just removing them... never thought about that. Did you ever then have trouble with sand particles getting stuck in the pin point spray holes ? Or is that not a problem ?