Lawn Sprinkler Head Replace Rotor 

You can change the left “fixed” position simply by rotating it with the water turned off. You don’t have to rotate the entire body. Very simple.

If I would have watched this prior to me putting my rain bird 32sa in, I’d be solid. Very easy to follow. Rain bird’s instructions were written by a 5 yr old!!!

Or just leave the body in, screw off the top and replace the internals 👍

Back in May, I replaced 12 PGP rotors that were 16 years old with new I-20 rotors and the difference is crazy. Definitely recommend getting the I-20 rotors with check valve if you’re going to be doing any widespread replacement. They cost a little more, but are totally worth it. Also capped off 3 rotors with those same pvc caps.

Thanks much Doc. I had done a few heads that were hesitating (calcium,) but your technique reduced lawn damage for the next few I did. Again thanks.

Good video. You mentioned the Rain Bird vs. Hunter debate that goes on. There really shouldn't be a debate. Hunter all the way.... period - I've had both. The only people that would probably disagree are those who have Rain Bird and have never had Hunter. I'd love to see a comment from someone who has had both and prefers Rain Bird.

Replaced all my rainbird products with Hunter at my sports complex. Much better quality and spray curtain with the 3/4" I-20's. Especially with the 1" inlet I-50's along my meandering promenade walkways. Out in the open I swapped out my 6504's with the I-50 opposing nozzle heads. My hybrid Bermuda (bandera) loves it.

hey Doc. Great video as always. Just curious .. do you think the installation will be water tight (not leaking) by simply hand tightening without any tape? Thanks alot!!!!

Thank you for the information Doc

Yes folks should not avoid replacing heads themselves. Easy but get the tool too, they’re on the same shelf with the heads in the big box stores. 👍

I like the rainbird RVAN spray nozzles much more, because of the mist over spray that traditional nozzles have…

You're likely getting sediment and buildup over time inside the nozzle which is affecting your spray.

Couldn't you just replace the guts instead of taking the whole head out?

Thanks for teaching us sir

Oh man, this Rotor sit`s really deep in the soil 😲

Wow! Rainbird is fixed on the Left/Hunter is fixed on the Right @$#%^&!!! Couldn't they at least pick the same side! That comment helps me a lot as I have both! Didn't realize I could be fighting thinking they were the same! Also I have found that a simple wet/dry shop vac VERY helpful cleaning out the hole and have used it several times to keep me from having to dig a bigger hole.

I have a mixture of hybrid Bermuda sod and a bunch of common Bermuda. Is there a good way to get the hybrid to take over?

Have u ever used the rain bird mini paw ? Been thinking of switching to the voyager 2. Do the sprinklers that have a 3/4 opening use more water then 1/2 opening?

so a rain bird will work with a hunter piping that the builders put in?

hey doc do you have extra water pump to build this kind pressure?

We have emergency drought here on the island of Maui Hawaii in the upcountry area... The county is threatening to fine the people $500 and or removal of water meter if you are caught watering your lawn washing your car,all non essential water usage...

I’m curious if anyone on here has experience with subsurface irrigation systems? Like the rain bird XFS series of drip lines.

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One of my least favorite chores… I’m in sand so it’s never that easy…