What to do if the sprinkler stops working

What to do if the sprinkler stops working

When the sprinkler stops working

First of all, you should investigate the causes. Often it is just small things that affect the way the sprinkler works. Possible causes:

  • Nozzles are blocked or calcified
  • Water pressure too low
  • Feed line leaking
  • Swivel part defective
  • Small parts are worn out

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Check that the water pressure is not too weak. Check whether the water hose is really tight.

Clogged nozzles

If the water comes out intermittently, the nozzles may be blocked. This often happens when you sprinkle your lawn with groundwater or pond water. Even with very hard water from the tap, the nozzles clog. The built-in rubber part that seals the nozzle head is more likely to come off.

You can fix the problem yourself by disassembling the nozzle head and cleaning the nozzles. Gardena sprinklers have a built-in sieve that catches dirt particles. This sieve must be cleaned regularly. The rubber seal can usually be reattached.

Swivel part no longer moves

Check that the settings on the side are correct. If something is not properly engaged here, the swivel part is blocked.

After the winter break it can happen that the swivel part is rusty. A little fat helps to make it flexible again.

If you cannot find the cause, you may need to replace the pan head.

Take apart the sprinkler

Often the cause can only be identified if you disassemble the lawn sprinkler (€ 27.94 on Amazon *). However, you should be careful when disassembling a Gardena lawn sprinkler. Improper repairs will invalidate the manufacturer's warranty.

For older devices, it is worth taking a look at the manufacturer's website or calling them directly. Sometimes solutions can be found together to repair the sprinkler.

Tips & Tricks

No sprinkler lasts forever. If you pay attention to high-quality workmanship when buying the lawn sprinkler, you can enjoy it longer. Quality sprinklers are much more expensive, but spare parts can usually be obtained for them.

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