Lawn Sprinkler Adjustments you NEED to KNOW

Secret sprinkler adjustments on Lawn Sprinkler you never knew existed. Learn how to adjust your sprinklers properly to water your lawn without using too much or too little water. If you get brown spots on your lawn or have sprinklers that are spraying water everywhere this video will help. Learn how to adjust your lawn irrigation sprinklers like a pro!
Sprinkler tools
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[@charlotte97838]

I did not know about the nozzles, that they can be replaced. I have a few sprinklers that need this. I thought I was going to have to replace the sprinklers, again, but now I won’t. Thank you.

[@SilverCymbal]

So glad it was helpful

[@bharamas1]

Thank you so much.. Some one gave me a set of sprinkler heads and i had no idea how to control the distance. I searched and searched for almost 2 full hours and finally gave up. Then your video shows up. It is very well documented, detailed and answered all my questions. !! Many thanks

[@thebordernow]

Like others have said, this is probably the most informative video I've seen on sprinkler adjustments -- and the first one ever that revealed the ability to swap out nozzles! I never knew that and have worked on my own sprinkler systems before. Kudos on the video, Silver Cymbal!
(As the "Professor" mentioned below, very good instructional technique - good verbal information with synchronized visual explanation. As a DIYer, I especially appreciated the little PVC mock-up stand you put together to show a rotor head in a working, out-of-the-ground demonstration for clarity. That was an extra step and bit of effort you went to, that was appreciated.)

[@SilverCymbal]

Very kind of you. I felt the same when someone finally shared these with me too. These make all the difference on having your system tuned for your yard.

[@Andrew-co6wn]

It should be said that the ability to swap the nozzle should be thought out prior to doing so. 90% of the people watching this wont have the water pressure through the city to throw 5.0 GPM nozzles in multiple heads on one zone without the zone tanking from low water pressure.

[@chetmarcotti4953]

This was very helpful. Thank you. You told me in minutes what I’ve been struggling with for years

[@melindaS.]

Me too! Dido...

[@mikegregory7844]

Can’t thank you enough. You have saved me hundreds of $$$ with you tips. Thank you so much!!!

[@raymm_hemi]

Thanks for explaining the instructions by making a video. I guess folks will watch this instead of reading the instructions👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@doconnor1354]

They are secrets to me! As a retired college professor, I must compliment you on your excellent instructional video. You're a master teacher!

[@CaptainQueue]

You are one of the best video teachers out there, all subjects. Very few people would take the time to assemble an above-ground sprinkler as you did, solely for delivering a 100% clear video on the topic. And you stick to the point. Thank you for this great video series.

[@SilverCymbal]

I really appreciate the very nice comment! Thank you for saying this and watching my videos.

[@albertdomingo9308]

Unless I missed, you should also show how to adjust the turning pattern, I’m waiting for that mahalo

[@andreisabogal6953]

@@SilverCymbal wich brand of sprinkler you recommend

[@pjscho8161]

Thank you to the point with a close up of the rotor head . Very helpful

[@arlisspriestly9746]

A picture and word perfect instructional video. Thank you.

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for the nice words

[@lasagna3084]

Super helpful. Thanks!!

[@davan0918]

Very clear explanation and instructions on adjustment, cautions . Best information so far. Thank you and more power to you for sharing. D.T.

[@no_handle_required]

Didn't know about the nozzle replacement, how cool is that? Awesome!

[@markS5780]

A great video and presentation.

[@kth1003]

the best Sprinkler Head Fix video

[@carmelolocasto1]

Excellent information

[@staceyrainwater1432]

This is the absolute best video I have watched regarding sprinkler heads. Thank you for providing this information. So thrilled that the amount of water flow can be adjusted simply by changing one tiny part of the sprinkler head. Very interesting.

[@CusterFinancialCoaching]

As a new home owner this is the video I have been looking for!!!! Well done.

[@rickwestfall6026]

A you kidding me!! For years all I have done is try to control the stream with that tool but I had no idea the dang nozzles could be replaced. Now I have lots of brown spots in this Texas heat and could have avoided it. Thanks for this video!! I’m off to find the clip and lots of replacement nozzles.

[@astroboy862]

Excellent video...just moved into a new home with an automatic sprinkler system.. now I learned something new...tks!

[@diver291]

Thank you so much. This is the best informational video on sprinklers I've watched on TH-cam.

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful! Thank you so much

[@carlbouslough2072]

This is excellent info on adjusting water flow that most videos do not cover. Easy fixes. Great work!

[@tony9207]

Thank you.... never realized the nozzles could be switched out? Unreal. Probably just saved me a few hundred bucks to fix several problem issues with my system. Keep up the great content.

[@Jeff-ik3hn]

Thanks silver I had no idea that the number on the nozzle corresponded to gal/min.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you I appreciate that

[@furstylist]

THANK YOU for explaining how to adjust the stream length!!!!

[@dean3583]

This is the best sprinkler video

[@rymaster4385]

I think some people get intimidated by in-ground sprinkler systems. They are very easy to work on and adjust. Thank you for putting together these type of videos!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@doughaas7555]

Thankyou ,Orbit's inclosed instructions had me baffled

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it helped

[@dancollins4425]

Outstanding.

[@tsnstt]

Hands down best tutorial and for that reason I’ve SMASHED the like button until it turned blue and subscribed. Thank you!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Very nice of you to say and do. Thank you

[@guillermohiramduartegomez8561]

Great video, very informative. I would like to learn how to control the watering angle of the sprinkler. I mean 45, 90, 180 and the full circle

[@patdthomas]

With the sprinklers running, take that white adjustment key and stick the plastic end of it into the hole with the plus and minus signs and turn it until you feel it engaging. Hold the running sprinkler head with your left hand and turn the key either to the left (-) or right (+). This will either decrease or increase the lateral swing of the head. With most brands, the right swing remains the same while the left is what the key adjusts. If the right swing needs adjusting, do that first. Grab a pair of channel lock pliers and turn the whole head so it's right swing stops where you want it. Don't grip it too tight because it's only plastic and can crack. Once the right swing has been set, use the key to make adjustments to the left swing.

[@steveblais6269]

Very well done and informative. I have had a system for years and am just now starting to replace some of my Hunter PGP rotors. I needed a good tutorial and thank you for providing it.

[@arlynsmith9196]

Nice demonstrations. Thank you,

[@naahearn]

You're pretty awesome for educating me. Very helpful! Thank you sir!

[@larryramey7532]

Learning about the clip holder was great! Many times I tried holding the nosebleed head to make the adjustments! Both hands
free is very wonderful!

[@ericmarquois4670]

Thanks for explaining what the nozzle numbers mean.

[@elmmeadow10]

fantastic information! Thank you! I think you just saved me at least $150.00

[@jojoking85]

AMAZING video! I just got a sprinkler system and all these little tricks are just fantastic. I cant wait to perfect each sprinkler to the max.

[@alleninbc2012]

Thanks!

[@SilverCymbal]

Much appreciated thank you so much

[@mrknuckles49]

Very informative I got more information in this short time than I got from the manufacturer. Thanks

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@KrishnaKumar-hd1qg]

Very useful tips. Thanks for posting it.

[@alexsolis556]

Totally wicked video! Awesome, I enjoy watch this video and definitely I will buy it soon thanks 😊👍😁😎

[@nedg3740]

Getting ready to make your pvc sprinkler watering base. Great videos, learning alot. Thanks.

[@johnsestrich3771]

Excellent Video, Having the sprinkler attached to a base platform was excellent to see all parts of the sprinkler up close. Your video was not jumping around and easy to view. Excellent precise instructions, good clear voice and sound quality and no background wind noise or music. I am going out right now and change a flow nozzle. Thanks so much for your time and effort to produce a top-notch video.

[@thachnguyen7382]

Great tutorial on sprinklers system adjustment. Just what’s I’m looking for. You’ve earn a sub 🙏

[@PammyRock]

I'm so happy I subscribed to your channel. I'm learning so much!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much for the nice comment!

[@jaykepley5238]

What a useful video! Very informative. Also inspiring. Thanks very much.

[@bigcatloverelys6405]

Running to home depot THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@delinquense]

Excellent video. Great tips and advice.

[@millerbarbara6495]

Can you please do an equally clear tutorial on how to set left and right limits?

[@momsterzz]

That’s what I came here for, too

[@nathanstong8941]

Me too

[@melindaS.]

Me too

[@eols2190]

me too!

[@akashprasad3214]

Me3

[@LaserJet58]

Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge with us. God bless you

[@jaredhall268]

Not bad. You should also include that obtaining optimum du (distribution uniformity) can be done with nozzle selection. Ie if one head is set at 180 degrees and another is set at 90, then the 180 should have a nozzle twice as large as the 90. For example if I use at 2 on a 90 then I need a 4 on a 180. BTW I'm a certified irrigation technician with the I.A. (the irrigation association).

[@mohammadzahed6363]

Good information thanks

[@T-marie-N]

Great, understandable explanation. I had my lawn and sprinkler system redone last October so of course I didn't find out the sprinkler system wasn't covering the entire lawn until now. I've been researching how to fix this and you had the answer. I just need to get one of those adjustment tools. Thanks!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it helps. Mine was the same for years and installers don’t want to deal with tuning the system they just tell you to run it longer until you go bankrupt. Thanks for the nice comment and for watching

[@gramabuttonsbuttons1020]

This video has improved my watering so much. Thank you for doing this video on how to improve the sprinkler head

[@Tinyteacher1111]

Thank you! I wondered if that key thing was to adjust the sprinkler heads! I had found it inside the sprinkler control box, which I can’t get working correctly, but I watched your video anyway and learned a valuable tip!

[@sfdvr2]

Super great info once again. I'm on board for all the tips in various videos. Thank You

[@denisef3383]

Excellent!

[@j.johnson4881]

great basic information about the sprinkler system... thanks

[@janblank2499]

Thank you so much for the tip this explanation will help me with the problems that I have on my yard!

[@TM-yn4iu]

Fantastic video, I have been looking for info on this. Probably the best I've seen....thanks

[@LaEscuelaDelEncanto]

Thanks. Will try on my bidet!

[@lynnsims1696]

Wow
Had no idea it could be that simple
Thanks

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@steves9600]

Very informative thanks !

[@millerbarbara6495]

Finally, thank you for this video

[@Kim-ek7xy]

Outstanding instructional video! I had no idea the sprinklers could be adjusted or the nozzle changed. Now I can do this myself instead of hiring someone which is very expensive. I really appreciate you sharing this video :)

[@jaysonmorales4482]

Thanks I’m really thankful that I’m learning so much from you thanks

[@ruthxie2464]

Very helpful

[@vijaymalhotra7046]

Very informative.. This was exactly what I needed. Thank you very much!

[@jkelly6620]

Outstanding video! Thank you.

[@innerjon]

You create the best lawn videos, thanks

[@SilverCymbal]

So nice of you

[@marylynflynn7301]

Very helpful and I appreciate seeing it close up, step by step! 👍

[@dipudeshmukh6858]

Finally learning the tricks that no matter how much I paid the professionals to do, I remained unsatisfied with the results!

[@Ibelonged2Takeo]

Awesome video :) thank you for sharing this.

[@jumpsthroughhoops]

Excellent video. Didn't realize I could adjust the range

[@MsStuff00]

Thank You!!! Beautiful backyard!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

You are very kind, thank you

[@durantetest]

Nice. Thank you. How do you adjust side-to-side settings?

[@sebastianhamilton5110]

Great video. I learned something new. Didn't know I could replace the nozzle.

[@tbucgar9238]

Thank you for that information. We just had a new sprinkler system installed and that will be very helpful.

[@friendoflife2416]

Thank you - this was extremely useful!

[@elizabethrutherford1102]

Thank you. Brilliant job on explaining.

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jangirsehmby2607]

Very nice informative Vedio
Thanks

[@rajamin3713]

Great explanation as its done ..Thank you sooo much

[@SilverCymbal]

So nice of you

[@timwebber8231]

GOTTTTTAAAAAMMMIIITT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jerryvolpe7469]

Great tutorial, to the point with good view of the product

[@NingTang1972]

Thank you Sir.

[@royparker2546]

Great video 👍👌

[@ca6177]

Thanks, just got sprinkler system, good to know!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad I could help!

[@Sbregher]

OMG! Great info. Thank you so much for sharing this information!

[@casiopea1953]

Very helpful & Deep video explanation.
Thank you & Congratulations 🙏

[@SilverCymbal]

So nice of you

[@casiopea1953]

My Pleasure 🙏

[@wffj5017]

Thanks. Now I understand picking (and installing) the correct nozzle. I needed that.

[@barbadosphilip]

Just remember that picking it out is not as easy as shown. The nozzle fits pretty tightly. Picking it out will destroy the nozzle, better to release the retaining screw and turn the water on. The nozzle will just shoot out.

[@brianashe222]

Glad I found you! Excellent info!! Thanks

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@aaronhogg1528]

Excellent video, I absolutely learned a great deal about the nozzle and the tools involved to adjust them.

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you very much

[@vietvet1usmc]

Thanks alot!

[@billthompson9595]

great video! I learned so much , thank you

[@tibkiwi5774]

A very useful video, thanks.

[@AliAli-zc5vq]

Wow, this is very detailed, thank you for sharing and teach us, very nice videos!!!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Thank you for the nice comment I have fun making these too.

[@carykern6079]

Great video...did not know about the head clip to keep above grade.

[@charlesmurphy1049]

Vert informative

[@finessefine]

Thank you!!! Most helpful. Exactly what I was looking for!!!

[@SilverCymbal]

Glad it was helpful!