If there are areas of your lawn that look more similar to a marsh than a backyard, you may have broken sprinkler pipes. Broken sprinkler pipes not only make your backyard marshy but also, wastes a lot of water.

The following article presents you a guideline to repair the broken sprinkler pipe with less effort. All you need is to assure that you are well apprehended with the things needed for the job like PVC pipe, PVC sleeve connectors, PVC pipe cutters or hack saw, PVC glue, PVC primer and safety glasses.

To fix a break in PVC, the most important step is to turn off the sprinklers; if you don’t this could be a very hard task. Turning it off can be done by either turning off the water supply to the house at the city meter or shutting down the shut off valve connected to the sprinkler. Moreover, it is also recommended to wear the safety glasses while performing such types of work.

Fixing the pipe would require you saw the damaged part of the pipe. So, make yourself fully accessible to the broken pipe. Also, make enough room for yourself to carry out the project conveniently.

Next, measure the distance (about a foot) with a tape measure and cut a piece the right size to complete the line. From here, you will want to make sure to cut some pipe for your repair. Make sure that this cut fits the sprinkler line cut. Make adjustments to the pipe section following the trial and error method.

Having, acquired the exact pipe length that is needed, coat it completely with the PVC primer. Allow the set up to dry completely.

Put the PVC glue on the outside of the pipe and inside of the straight connectors and slip them together. Work quickly because the glue sets fast. Then put the section you just glued in the gap you just created, repeating the gluing procedure.

Give your glue job a good fifteen minutes to cure before checking for leaks and burying it. After fully ensuring, that glue has become hard run the water through the sprinkler by turning on the water supply.

Scott Rodgers is an author with great plumbing experience all over the country. His exemplary guidance has generated business for a lot of Lyons Plumbers and Middlesex Plumbers . Grab a totally unique version of this article from the Uber Article Directory