WATERING ISSUE

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  1. ARMANDII

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    I've created this thread for BillMc........

    "I wonder if anyone can help me with a watering issue? I've got a 40 metre micro line with 20 sprinklers on it and attached to the outside tap. Only 5 of the sprinklers are working and only spraying about 7 inch diameter. I fitted a booster pump and still only the 5 sprinklers are working but the range has increased to about 18 inches. Any help gratefully received"

    I'm sure some of the GC Gang will be able to help him.
     
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    The sprinkler heads can block. Either replace them or winkle about with a pin in them to clear them out. If they can be unscrewed and re-inserted, then you can blow through them the wrong way to dislodge the blockages. My greenhouse sprayers often did this.
     
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      Hi,

      Just wonder if the hose to tap fitting, or a watering timer if used, or the micro line connector has an inbuilt pressure restricter ?
       
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