Rainbird 5000 Sprinkler Head Not Rotating

The sprinkler is not throwing as far as it should this is usually caused by some type of blockage either in the nozzle or the inlet screen.

Rainbird 5000 sprinkler head not rotating.

If the head is clogged with dirt it may be able to rise but not be able to spray. The heads are inexpensive. Disassemble the sprinkler head. For me the easiest fix is to unscrew the head.

Also it may not lower or it could spray erratically. Maybe none of your heads are popping up or maybe only one is not working correctly. Be very sure that no dirt gets into the pipe. They should be replaced at this time.

Is that just part of maintenance to have to replace these every x years with x being 5 6. How to troubleshoot a rain bird 5000. When you have. The rainbird company and sprinkler professionals recommend that when a rainbird 5000 rotating sprinkler head stops rotating that it has reached the end of its expected and designed lifetime and that it should be replaced.

If you had the system installed this summer i would call the installer. I can turn them by hand no gear resistance if that matters. These are 5 year old and 3 of the 60 in our sprinkler system. The adjustment should be free.

The sprinkler is leaking this is normally caused by worn washers and seals. Have a bucket of water handy and wash away any debris or dirt that may be causing the problem. This is a common issue with sprinkler systems. Rain bird irrigation is meant to cover your entire yard without hassle and without overlapping sprays that could lead to a waterlogged or soggy yard.

I have a rainbird 5000 series rotor that doesn t rotate but pop up and sprays is there anything i can check or does something need to be replaced. Take off the filter at the bottom of the head. I love the 5004 rotor head but they do. These sprinklers are not designed to be repaired when and if the gears become stripped.

I have a rainbird 5000 series rotor that doesn t rotate but pop up and sprays is there anything i can check or does something need to be replaced. You should be able to simply unscrew it. Is there any way to tune up repair rainbird 5000 sprinkler heads that pop up but don t rotate. Take the head to the hardware store and just replace it.