Comments on: Repair A Broken Sprinkler Line

By: Tim

Tim — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 04:57:38 +0000

Hi Rich,

Your sprinkler system should have a backflow prevention device. It should not be possible for sprinkler water to enter your domestic (inside) water system. If you do not have a backflow device, you can cause contaminate a municipal water supply system…

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 20:59:20 +0000

I wanted to know if anyone has experienced a similar problem. I repair a broken pvc water pipe in my front yard since there was a crack in it and water seeping out. The repair worked just fine with no leaks however one of the bathrooms that has 2 sinks has little water pressure, the shower in the same bathroom and pressure throughout the house is good except these two sinks. I’m assuming that maybe dirt got in the line but not sure how to fix that.

By: Destin

Destin — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 05:59:34 +0000

We were out driving for most of the day when we came back at 1am and noticed a huge puddle along the street when there was no rain that day..
I shut off the main valve and called the landscape guy next morning. 1 hour and $65 later it was fixed.
BTW, the reason one of the pipes cracked was that three pipes were bundled together and two were pressing on the third, which was bending right on the joint. Service man had to cut it and make it go around the two.
I forgot, we have had about 70$ increase in water bill for that month.
I do check from time to time the meter when I know there is no any water running in the house to see if we have any leaks.
I would not attempt to fix it myself since it is underground but thanks for the tutorial. Bring back the memories.