Risers are of a wrong diameter and do not screw on the sprinkler. Anybody had that? After a few days and a nice lady on the phone, It appears that there is another piece that is screwed too tight that needs to come off. Then it works! Risers are of a wrong diameter and do not screw on the sprinkler. Anybody had that? After a few days and a nice lady on the phone, It appears that there is another piece that is screwed too... » Read More Risers are of a wrong diameter and do not screw on the sprinkler. Anybody had that? After a few days and a nice lady on the phone, It appears that there is another piece that is screwed too tight that needs to come off. Then it works! « Show Less
1767838
If I recall the sprinkler head unscrews and the riser is attached to the base and then the sprinkler is screwed on to the riser.
1767839
I have not had any problem with the risers not being the right size. This may sound like an obvious suggestion but....you have to remove the sprinkler head, attach the riser, and then put the sprinkler head back on. Other than that I'm not sure what the problem might be. Hope that helps.
1767840
No...and I've bought several of these simple soakers...and I bought them several years apart.
1767841
Yes, I had the same problem. I don't seem to be having a problem with water height, but could not use the risers. I'm glad to see you ask this question because I thought it was just me not understanding how to use them.
1782133
I had the same problem, i've only had it 3 months and started popping out. so I started to hold it in there manually with the plastic tip and then the hose broke off the adapter entirely. Would that be covered under warranty? I love this thing, just disappointed that my water pressure is to strong and caused it to start popping off.
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There is a diffuser screw above the jet. As delivered the jet shoots a long stream of water that wets a large area. As the screw is turned clockwise the stream gets slightly shorter but "fuzzier", spraying a wider jet and placing more water io the inner parts or the pattern. The sprinkler waters within 2-3 inches of its base when the diffuser is set properly. The easiest head to adjust I have ever owned. I also have the 42 series which have 3/4NP threading. Hope this helps.
2228619
Dear Momo, This is our 2nd season with the Orbit sprinkler, my husband really likes it. It has served us much like a poor man's sprinkling system. I don't know if you have the manual that came with it, but if you read it and follow the directions carefully, you should be able to remedy the problem. I could send it to you, if you need it. For tech support contact: 800-488-6156 or 801-299-5555 or www.orbitonline.com Good Luck, Hope you get it to work for you because, it is a really good thing.
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I wish I could help you, but it was a few months ago, and I don't recall the details of the connection. It must have been the same size since the only difficulty of installation I remember was the typical one of working on my back under the sink tightening the fixture. It is remarkable that a plumbing supply retailer wouldn't have all possible reducers for various plastic hose transitions. I would try other plumbing supplies outlets. Perhaps you could "google" the problem and see whether others may have encountered and solved it. I hope you are successful. It is an excellent faucet -- high quality. Again, sorry, but good luck. I wish I could help you, but it was a few months ago, and I don't recall the details of the connection. It must have been the same size since the only difficulty of installation I remember was the typical one of working on my back under the sink tightening the fixture. It is remarkable that a plumbing supply retailer wouldn't have all possible reducers for various plastic hose transitions. I would try other plumbing supplies outlets. Perhaps you could "google" the problem and see whether others may have encountered and solved it. I hope you are successful. It is an excellent... » Read More I wish I could help you, but it was a few months ago, and I don't recall the details of the connection. It must have been the same size since the only difficulty of installation I remember was the typical one of working on my back under the sink tightening the fixture. It is remarkable that a plumbing supply retailer wouldn't have all possible reducers for various plastic hose transitions. I would try other plumbing supplies outlets. Perhaps you could "google" the problem and see whether others may have encountered and solved it. I hope you are successful. It is an excellent faucet -- high quality. Again, sorry, but good luck. « Show Less
1552215
no. it did not have enough power to pop sprinkler heads up. if you remove the heads it would prob work.
1167978
This happened to me and I flipped the little wire loop that pushes the flange to make the sprinkler reciprocate. It worked and hasn't messed up again. Also, sometime there is a little bit of debris in the nozzle and it doesn't make enough force to push the sprinkler. You can clean it out with a little wire Good luck!
2126647
did you take the nozzle of the return line before you try to install? you just unscrew the nozzle and the fountain should screw back in its place.this is strange since all pools have the exact same return system. any Home depot/ Lowes would have any kind of reducer.
975636
Apparently I may have put it together incorrectly- the thread on the quick connect wasn't working. 1 responder said that I flip flipped that part. I haven't tried to redo. But I replace the quick connect with a brass one- Home Depot should have them- no issue, but try every way to attach the part that goes from the unit to the garden hose- if it works well. You should be good! Good luck! I am here if you need!
1107934
I use a quick connect for all my sprinklers so upon removing it and looking I see that the filter has a few small rust spots (which is surprising as aren't they usually stainless?), but it's in good shape and have encountered no problems so far. I don't see how it could be removed and replaced if it did fail but doubt that would happen under normal use.
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Shelly I would have to go and look tomorrow, but I think it can be. I turned it just a small bit and it did not stay on long,but long enough for me to water what I needed to. I have two. One for the back and one for the front...I love them because I don't have to worry about forgetting to turn off the water when I set the sprinklers on.
1511139
Mine did the same thing. I just pushed them back in and that worked. It was rather difficult to do, but they went in. Just make sure to push at the base of the yellow spigot. If you try to press ON the yellow spigot or the metal piece that sticks out you may damage it and it could start leaking. I hope that works for you!!
1698516
The hose has very light "sprinkles" at the end of the hose, and very large "sprinkles" at the start of the hose. As a matter of fact, one of the holes right next to the connection keeps enlarging (expelling most of the water very early on). I'm going to try to mend it, but I am disappointed this happened so quickly. Basically, the amount of water your plant receives will depend on where the plant is located beside the outstretched hose. Frustrating for my use I must say.
788449
I have not had the same issue. So the fairway sprinkler says 100 but the V2 is showing 90.Could be:1. Downhill2. Pin is up front3. Are you right at the sprinkler head or a few yards up?Just some ideas but so far my RF has been dead on...1slander1970
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Before you try to replace it, you may have the same problem I had. Mine was leaking excessively, but upon reading the included care instructions, I discovered that you can remedy the leakage by reaching one hand inside the container and one outside. Grab the spigot and twist to tighten. It will need to the tightened each time you use it, but if you give a good turn, it will last a while. Hope this helps!
1167976
Yes, the head unscrews and you can replace the head with another. Mine was bent so I unscrewed it from the base and took a head from ground sprinkler. But be sure nothing has been bent and the sprinkler is level. Also, some have been manufactured with the "arm" that controls the spraying upside down. The "arm" should be straight out and the bar that hits the water should be bent DOWN not up. If you have the bend going up there is no way that I could figure out how to fix that. -------\ NOT ______/
2216283
You might want to contact the manufacturer's support, most these days are willing to walk thru issues with customers. If there was a power surge maybe there was damage to the sprinkler control box? If not, it's fairly intuitive to set up all zones for watering, also comes with instructions, so there may be a defect with yours. http://www.orbitonline.com/contact