[Graspher]

Originally Posted by J1ceasar

Have you asked Hunter? I come from a manufacturing importing background and when you have plastic and you make 100,000 pieces from a mold this is what happens as the mold wears down

Bingo!! Excellent point - I went back to SiteOne yesterday to explain the issue. The first response was "you aren't the only one". I was told that the siteone boss was going to call hunter to investigate. Regardless, the rep did offer to make accommodations on the defective heads. I haven't returned any yet - time tells all.

[Topspinmo]

Give it up, got bigger fish to fry than little spurt from cheap spray nozzle. If you have street flooded with water down the street drain for or more half of run times I would be concentrating on that waste of water?

[MarshBendLover]

Well, looks like you figured it out. Well done. If auto manufacturers routinely have recalls due to a bad part, so can a sprinkler heads.

On a side note, that algae buildup in your filter appears to be from the sun causing the bloom, even if it is for a short period shining on it. It should be easy to solve to see if it really needs changing. Don't use a clear cup or you could place something over or wrap around the filter to block the sunlight.

Algae bloom can occur in just a few days in direct sunlight along the edges/sides of the container, even though you think the movement of water would stops it. On a micro-scale the bloom starts, as it gets thicker the bloom continues to grows it's thickness. Just one less thing blocking up your filter.

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Give it up, got bigger fish to fry than little spurt from cheap spray nozzle. If you have street flooded with water down the street drain for or more half of run times I would be concentrating on that waste of water?

Hehehe….yes true and I get it’s a waste of precious unknown time left….but I enjoy solving something that is easy to resolve.

And here’s the fix for future readers searching on the same problem.

See photo:

I never use the filter screens. I found that if I cut the screen off and use just the top part it acts as a sealer and no more leaks.

Use a single edge razor to make the cut. Doing so yields a very clean slice with no plastic residue like I was getting with a dermel.

Hunter does not require using the screen - nozzle should tighten leak free to the body.

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by MarshBendLover

Well, looks like you figured it out. Well done. If auto manufacturers routinely have recalls due to a bad part, so can a sprinkler heads.

On a side note, that algae buildup in your filter appears to be from the sun causing the bloom, even if it is for a short period shining on it. It should be easy to solve to see if it really needs changing. Don't use a clear cup or you could place something over or wrap around the filter to block the sunlight.

Algae bloom can occur in just a few days in direct sunlight along the edges/sides of the container, even though you think the movement of water would stops it. On a micro-scale the bloom starts, as it gets thicker the bloom continues to grows it's thickness. Just one less thing blocking up your filter.

True that !!

Also very true. I like the clear tube cause I can glance the amount of buildup. That tube wears a sock most of the time and that keeps the algae from growing.

Over time the elasticity gives way and it slips down. I replace it with Christmas themed socks that my sister-in-law gives me every year that I never wear.

And so it goes….

[Pondboy]

Interesting…so on your filter/sock(love that!), is it mostly algae or do you also trap sediment.

I have a theory that the irrigation heads that recess too far into the soil (vs those placed slightly above) have a tendency to collect sediment (when not in use) thus clogging filters and getting sediment trapped in the lines.

Can you comment ?

[La lamy]

I had issues with extra water spraying out with Orbit and Rainbird. Finally switched to K-RAIN and the K2 has been the sturdiest type that isn’t leaking excess water.

[Topspinmo]

IMO don’t buy these with white adapter seal as you see on top. The sun will deteriorate if at faster rate and whole guts will pop out shooting gusher straight up several feet.

1800 Series 4 in. Pop-Up Sprinkler, 0-360 Degree Pattern, Adjustable 8-15 ft.


Where as this type I have never had head failure pop off

Just a moment...

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

IMO don’t buy these with white adapter seal as you see on top. The sun will deteriorate if at faster rate and whole guts will pop out shooting gusher straight up several feet.

1800 Series 4 in. Pop-Up Sprinkler, 0-360 Degree Pattern, Adjustable 8-15 ft.


Where as this type I have never had head failure pop off

Just a moment...

So you prefer Hunter over Rainbird.

Hunter works well for me, inexpensive and mostly maintenance free - they just work.

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by Pondboy

Interesting…so on your filter/sock(love that!), is it mostly algae or do you also trap sediment.

I have a theory that the irrigation heads that recess too far into the soil (vs those placed slightly above) have a tendency to collect sediment (when not in use) thus clogging filters and getting sediment trapped in the lines.

Can you comment ?

The algae has little to no impact - it’s the sediment - see photo. There’s an incredible amount of bits, pieces and live things that are captured by the filter.

If u have filter screens in your irrigation heads - depending where u are located - you’ll be getting the same junk shown in the photo.

The average homeowner is not going out every few weeks to clean a bunch of filters. Not cleaning means reduced water flow.

My opinion - the above ground filter system is a must have.

I can only speak to hunter spray heads. Let’s start with a closed head. The spray head is kept closed with a spring. The seal between head and body is snug.

If a bunch of dirt cakes over the closed spray head - there will be no interference.

Water pressure causes the internal body sleeve (what the spray head is connected to) to raise up. At the same time water pressure is spraying out of the head holes as it pops up. If dirt is present the water force will blow it out.

When the watering cycle ends - the sleeve is pulled down with force along with remaining water spurting out of the head. In essence - it will close clean.

I don’t view that scenario as a problem.

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by La lamy

I had issues with extra water spraying out with Orbit and Rainbird. Finally switched to K-RAIN and the K2 has been the sturdiest type that isn’t leaking excess water.

The previous owner had a mixture of brands. I eventually discovered that between orbit / rain bird / hunter - hunter was the only one that didn’t get destroyed by weed eaters. That’s first hand experience.

I replaced everything with hunter and for the current exception (which I have solutioned) the whole system has been extremely reliable.

End of day - go with what gives you confidence. Orbit and rain have been around for a long time.

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

IMO don’t buy these with white adapter seal as you see on top. The sun will deteriorate if at faster rate and whole guts will pop out shooting gusher straight up several feet.

1800 Series 4 in. Pop-Up Sprinkler, 0-360 Degree Pattern, Adjustable 8-15 ft.


Where as this type I have never had head failure pop off

Just a moment...

Same here - never a pop off with hunter.

[Graspher]

Originally Posted by Bill14564

So you prefer Hunter over Rainbird.

Hunter works well for me, inexpensive and mostly maintenance free - they just work.

True that!!

[Maker]

Originally Posted by Graspher

... it’s the sediment - see photo. There’s an incredible amount of bits, pieces and live things that are captured by the filter.

My opinion - the above ground filter system is a must have.

Water pressure causes the internal body sleeve (what the spray head is connected to) to raise up. At the same time water pressure is spraying out of the head holes as it pops up. If dirt is present the water force will blow it out.

I don’t view that scenario as a problem.

I respectfully disagree with the "self clean" concept. The water passage in an MP rotator is very small. Debris shown in your picture will never pass through the rotator head, nor would they get past the head filter. Over a very short time with this current scum water, your system will plug up and water will be severely restricted.
Look at other houses and note how bad their heads are flowing. No MP is self cleaning..

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by Maker

I respectfully disagree with the "self clean" concept. The water passage in an MP rotator is very small. Debris shown in your picture will never pass through the rotator head, nor would they get past the head filter. Over a very short time with this current scum water, your system will plug up and water will be severely restricted.
Look at other houses and note how bad their heads are flowing. No MP is self cleaning..

I believe he is referring to the adjustable popup heads. The the rotator heads cannot be opened the same way for cleaning/flushing.