Alright, Sprinkler Head, winter may be on its way out, but it probably left your irrigation system looking like it just survived a bar fight. Freezing temps, sneaky leaks, and cracked tubing can all mess with your watering setup, so before spring planting kicks off, it’s time for a little TLC. Let’s go over how to inspect, repair, and get your system back in top shape—without turning your yard into a surprise water park.
Step 1: The Great Leak Hunt
Before you turn your system on full blast, do a quick walk-through. Check your hoses, drip lines, and connections for mysterious puddles, dripping joints, or weak water pressure—all signs of leaks. If you find one, no worries! A simple replacement coupler from Cheap Sprinklers can fix most drip line leaks in seconds. Just snip out the damaged section, pop in a coupler, and boom—good as new.
Step 2: Broken Emitters & Clogged Drip Lines
If some plants are getting a free shower while others are bone dry, chances are you’ve got a busted emitter or a clog. Remove any emitters that look cracked or blocked and swap them out for fresh ones from Cheap Sprinklers. For clogged drip lines, flush the system by opening the end caps and running water through for a few minutes—think of it as a detox for your irrigation.
Step 3: Cracked Hoses & Tubing
Cold weather loves to wreck hoses and poly tubing, leaving you with sneaky cracks that waste water and ruin pressure. If you spot one, cut out the damaged section and reconnect with a barbed coupling—easy fix. Need new tubing? You know where to go (Cheap Sprinklers, obviously). And don’t forget to use code MorePlants for 10% off your order. Your irrigation system will be back in business, and your plants will be thriving in no time. Now, go forth and fix those leaks, Sprinkler Head!
