If you have sprinkler heads that are too close together, you might want to cap them.If you want to cap a sprinkler head, you have to remove the existing cap and replace it with a flat cap.You can remove the sprinkler head and put a cap on it.
Step 1: You can find a sprinkler cap or plug compatible with your system.
The sprinkler system should have come with plugs that fit over the sprinkler head.The caps plug up the water so it doesn't end up on your lawn or garden.You can purchase the cap on the manufacturer's website or at a hardware store if you can't find it.It's best to find a specific sized cap for your sprinkler system.
Step 2: Turn off the water.
Turn the valve clockwise to turn off the water in your sprinkler system.While you cap the sprinkler head, this will prevent water from flowing out of the system.The side of the house is where the shut-off valve for the sprinkler system is located.The shut-off valves on sprinkler systems are usually blue.
Step 3: The sprinkler head has dirt around it.
A gardening shovel can be used to dig a hole around the sprinkler head.You can refill the hole by setting the dirt on the side.When you remove the head's cap, the dirt on the top of it will enter your system.
Step 4: The sprinkler head has a cap on it.
To remove the cap, turn the top of the head clockwise.You can loosen the cap with a pair of pliers.Continue reading until the sprinkler head is removed.
Step 5: The sprinkler head needs to be screwed onto the new cap.
Put the flat plastic cap on the top of the sprinkler head.To tighten the cap, turn it clockwise.
Step 6: Turn on the system after refilling the hole.
The water supply valve should be turned counterclockwise.Take a look at the sprinkler head you capped.Water should not be coming out of it.
Step 7: The valve should be turned off to the water source.
Turn the water valve on your sprinkler system clockwise to cut off water flow.The valve is usually located on the side or back of the home.When you remove the sprinkler head, it may spray out of the system if you don't turn off your water.
Step 8: A deep hole is needed around the sprinkler head.
A garden shovel can be used to create a hole around the sprinkler head.You can refill the hole by setting the dirt on the side.The dirt around the head makes it easier to remove the sprinkler head.
Step 9: Remove the sprinkler head.
To see the base of the sprinkler head, make sure your hole is deep.To loosen the sprinkler head from the tubing, grab the long stem and turn it clockwise.If you need to replace a broken sprinkler head, you can use the extra head along your system.
Step 10: Attach a cap to the system.
Purchase a cap that is the same size as the pipe in your sprinkler system.The sprinkler head was screwed into the threads.The cap on the pipe should be counterclockwise to secure it.The specific sprinkler head will be turned off if you screw a PVC pipe cap onto your sprinkler system.The sprinkler systems usually use 2–4 in the pipe.
Step 11: Turn on the system by filling the hole with dirt.
To turn the water supply back on, you have to go back to the valve.The sprinkler system controller can be accessed.There should be no water coming out of the sprinkler head.