[Arctic Fox]

I have two leaks in my irrigation system, and a faulty valve, which need fixing

The person my neighbor uses for such problems came to look and claimed there were no leaks, just a broken sprinkler head, which he replaced

I checked the system this morning (taking 20 minutes where he had taken just five, and charged me $120 for his expertise) and found evidence that the two leaks are really there

Who should I use to get a good job done on them?

Thank you

[Kenswing]

ACI Irrigation and Water Wizards seem to be the preferred companies around here. I’ve heard mostly good things about them.

[retiredguy123]

Personally, I think you need an irrigation maintenance arrangement with a company who can check your system on a regular basis and will be available to make any repairs as needed to keep the system operating. I have Massey for this, they check the system 4 times per year for $40 per visit, and I don't pay them in advance. When I have a leak, they fix it for a very low fee or no fee. Too many people think that they should just ignore the system, and when it fails, they want to hire a one time contractor to fix the immediate issue. Often, they have trouble finding an available contractor and they get ripped off. This is not a good plan, especially for a snowbird. Find a permanent irrigation maintenance contractor who will agree to provide regular maintenance and repair.

[juneroses]

Marc Shinn of On The Marc, an irrigation maintenance and repair individual, just completed bringing our 20 year system back to like new condition. Heads weren‘t popping up as high as they used to (kinda like me), needed to be raised, required re-aiming, etc. I’m so pleased at the results and pleasantly surprised that he could schedule the work the same week I called - no waiting weeks or months for an appointment. A neighbor recommended him.

Marc is a Village resident. Contact info is:

913-475-7853
onthemarc2023@gmail.com

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

I have two leaks in my irrigation system, and a faulty valve, which need fixing

The person my neighbor uses for such problems came to look and claimed there were no leaks, just a broken sprinkler head, which he replaced

I checked the system this morning (taking 20 minutes where he had taken just five, and charged me $120 for his expertise) and found evidence that the two leaks are really there

Who should I use to get a good job done on them?

Thank you

If have Hunter system?

When you say leaks not talking about popups stem leaks are you? Most do leak some especially when the pop back down. Valve? Zone turn on? If so the diaphragm probably the problem, there white collar that splits over time jamming up diaphragm so it won’t come on. The diaphragm 7 dollar part only have to take top off to replace it.

Hunter | 33-2100 | PGV Replacement Valve Diaphragm 1 in....

See white plastic collar that will spilt and jam up diaphragm.

[Arctic Fox]

Thank you for all of your kind suggestions and recommendations

[Keefelane66]

For $120 for one sprinkler head. Since you spent the time finding the leaks just dig it up and repair it. Or just throw your money away.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by Keefelane66

For $120 for one sprinkler head. Since you spent the time finding the leaks just dig it up and repair it. Or just throw your money away.

Is there something I can buy from ACE or LOWES that makes a simple and lasting repair?

I'd be happy to give it a go as I'm sure they won't be the last leaks.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

Is there something I can buy from ACE or LOWES that makes a simple and lasting repair?

I'd be happy to give it a go as I'm sure they won't be the last leaks.

ACE Hardware sells most Hunter parts and they may be able to tell you how to fix it. If not, watch a YouTube video about Hunter repairs. You can also order Hunter parts from Amazon or sprinklerwarehouse.com. I always keep a few nozzles and pop-up risers around the house for repairs. These just screw on.

[Arctic Fox]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

ACE Hardware sells most Hunter parts and they may be able to tell you how to fix it. If not, watch a YouTube video about Hunter repairs. You can also order Hunter parts from Amazon or sprinklerwarehouse.com. I always keep a few nozzles and pop-up risers around the house for repairs. These just screw on.

Thank you.

Yes, I adjust and replace the sprinklerheads but am apprehensive about a pipe-repair of mine holding as the water pressure is quite high, and I'd certainly have to study to tackle the valve membrane.

I do find ACE to be very helpful, so it sounds like a trip to them is in order.

Are Hunter valves the make generally put in here? The box is full of sand, with the three valves poking out the top, so I may have to dig down to establish the brand and model number.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

Thank you.

Yes, I adjust and replace the sprinklerheads but am apprehensive about a pipe-repair of mine holding as the water pressure is quite high, and I'd certainly have to study to tackle the valve membrane.

I do find ACE to be very helpful, so it sounds like a trip to them is in order.

Are Hunter valves the make generally put in here? The box is full of sand, with the three valves poking out the top, so I may have to dig down to establish the brand and model number.

I don't know what brand of solenoid valves you have, but, personally, I would hire a professional to work on them. Also, I would not glue underground pipes together. I would hire a professional. Although, there are a lot of DIYers who will repair anything on an irrigation system.

[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Personally, I think you need an irrigation maintenance arrangement with a company who can check your system on a regular basis and will be available to make any repairs as needed to keep the system operating. I have Massey for this, they check the system 4 times per year for $40 per visit, and I don't pay them in advance. When I have a leak, they fix it for a very low fee or no fee. Too many people think that they should just ignore the system, and when it fails, they want to hire a one time contractor to fix the immediate issue. Often, they have trouble finding an available contractor and they get ripped off. This is not a good plan, especially for a snowbird. Find a permanent irrigation maintenance contractor who will agree to provide regular maintenance and repair.

Be careful with Massey. We are happy with their pesticide guy but irrigation was a disaster. Over a year they came 5 times, 5 different guys doing it 5 different ways. Kept asking them to make appt so I could watch and they never did.

Eventually hired a neighbor who knows these systems very well and he does a much better job.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by Arctic Fox

Is there something I can buy from ACE or LOWES that makes a simple and lasting repair?

I'd be happy to give it a go as I'm sure they won't be the last leaks.

Popups unscrew and screw new one on. If get same kind if leak at cap you just unscrew cap the gut will come out and install new guts (top half). If leak where the popup screws on to stand pipe most time you can just dig around it tighten it up or just replace the popup assembly. As for control valve diaphragm (as shown in my previous post, you turn the irrigation off at valve above the control box, remove the 4 assembly screws, remove old diaphragm, reverse the process for assembly with pictures shown you can see how parts assemble or as suggested watch Utube videos. You can also watch video on how to repair PVC a pipe. Very basic stuff if you have any general knowledge skills.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9oM-x4pH7g

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZe-1JsvXG8

Here two many more, don’t know if you have those types or not. Plenty on Utube probably have your type.

[kidnerkim]

I have been using Brian Shank from PRO WORX 352-516-3041
Brian@proworxss.com

I have been very pleased. On time, professional & polite!

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[jebartle]

352-504-7827 FLI , dependable and fair, only serves the Villages