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Posted by No on July 18, 2006, 12:37 pm
ThrowAwayAddress@isd.net wrote:
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> I have one of those impulse sprinklers that rotate back and forth clockwise
> and clounter-clockwise
> The mechanism to make it go clockwise works fine
> But when the sprinklers reaches the stop to reverse it's direction
> counter-clockwise, the mechanism is stuck and the sprinkler stays at it's
> most clockwise position without reversing direction..
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> A gentle tap on the little arm that contols direction solves the problem
> But the sprinkler shoud be able to change direction without external "input"
>
> What are the steps for diagnosing and solving the problem ?
> Is there a troubleshooting FAQ or URL for such sprinklers ?
>
> TNX.
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Some have lifetime warranty, check with mfg. I have gotten a few
replacements when I have had this problem. In lieu of that, see if you
can take it apart, clean it with CLR (That alone may solve issue) then
lube with plumbers grease, re-assemble and you should be all set.
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> and clounter-clockwise
> The mechanism to make it go clockwise works fine
> But when the sprinklers reaches the stop to reverse it's direction
> counter-clockwise, the mechanism is stuck and the sprinkler stays at it's
> most clockwise position without reversing direction..
> A gentle tap on the little arm that contols direction solves the problem
> But the sprinkler shoud be able to change direction without external "input"
> What are the steps for diagnosing and solving the problem ?
> Is there a troubleshooting FAQ or URL for such sprinklers ?