Superb tutorial - clear, concise and logical. Thank you for not doing what so many others do, i.e., skipping over details and "assuming" we know more than we do. We're on RUclips because we DON'T know. Well done, sir.
I have been watching a number of the Rainbird videos from different people and this was the best explanation of 1) the different nozzles 2) how to change the nozzles and 3) adjusting the left edge by removing the cartridge from the canister. Great job.
Glad it was helpful! It sounds like we helped you get further faster in selecting and setting up this type of sprinkler. That's the goal! Best to you and yours - DFJ
Hey Mr Farmer ! I was just about to toss it all back into it’s bags and March it right back ... until I came across your podcast. You left no stone unturned and I appreciate that . There was no ambiguity whatsoever . You spoke with confidence and authority, in a concise manner and I picked up on all of your tips and recommendations. I had already watched 4 other videos and was ready to throw in the towel, so thank you.
Elliott, thanks for your kind comments. We're glad that we were of strong assistance to you. Be sure to subscribe if you haven't already. We enjoy having engaged people like you in our viewer family. Best Regards, DFJ
I do have one question because I have several rainbirds going around counter clockwise and I’m wondering if there are 5000 series that can’t do anything but go in circles?
@@rickranum1 - Rick, the regular 5000 series is adjustable, and there are 5000 series models that are marked Full Circle and there is no adjustment for that part.. You can still adjust the amount of water coming out of the nozzle with the screw that is directly above the nozzle on the sprinkler head..
Rick, @Fran Danco nailed it. You need to get the adjustable model to do what we describe (that is typically what is on the shelf at our local home improvement store), otherwise you will get only full rotation. Best Regards, DFJ
Awesome tutorial! Ive has these for years and never been afraid to replace a head or other minor maintenance and repairs. This is easily one of the most comprehensive videos on this product I’ve seen.
Sir, this was the most concise and informative video I’ve seen..no extra fluff, but lots of good information. Have a great 2021and thanks for the information
Many Thanks Jay...been using Rain Bird sprinklers for a while, but didn't realize the capability to pull out the inside and reclock the starting point. I had always either loosened it up a bit, or tightened it to the needed point...which both required extra digging to get enough space to grip onto the head and turn it. Kudos to ya'.
I'm sold on Rain Bird sprinklers for at least 40 years now, and this is strictly as a homeowner/user. I'll be making some sprinkler placement changes to our older/prior owner's system which has been both a mystery and perplexing as well. I'm not as able bodied as I once was so I now have 2 speeds that I learned from our government..... slow and slower! Thanks and Blessings Jay, you're a gifted teacher!
Thanks tmaddrummer. (Are you still a drummer? I play bass in my church band!) Thanks for sharing your wisdom and sense of humor! Blessings right back at ya, my friend. Keep watching and commenting. I look forward to your next post! Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay Still on the skins, but I haven't played live in about 18 months now. I'm in Georgia, where are you at Jay? We've got 2 pallets of Bermuda in tomorrow and I'm still not done with the sprinklers, but we've really come a long way here.
Newer versions of the 5000 have a slip-clutch that make adjusting the left side far easier. You can essentially just turn the rotor to the left stop and then apply slight twisting pressure to turn it further. Older rotors don't support this, and would break if you applied enough pressure - I don't know exactly when they introduced this. RainBird also has a special screwdriver like tool that you can use to pull the head up without having to turn on the water. That together with the slip clutch make adjustment a 30 second job. I like the corkscrew idea - that's a really neat and easy way to pull a nozzle.
Agree with a lot of the comments on here. Very clear information and easy to understand. I'm converting heads in my older system a few at a time and I like the birds better so far. Subscribed.
Thanks for watching, commenting and SUBSCRIBING Millerman!! We live in the Mountain West of USA and the weather is still fickle here. Really warm one day and then chilly the next. Haven't turned on our sprinkling system yet but been doing some hand watering. Best to you. Dirt Farmer Maggie
Great video. Very informative. I just replaced a faulty Hunter sprinkler head with a Raibird. This short video included all the detail I needed to adjust and tune the Rotor throw and I also learned how to replace a nozzle while it was installed in the system. Again, great job and thank you Jay.
Perfectly presented. You explained everything about this sprinkler, thank you!!! The information you gave of how to adjust the ark and distance was just enough to actually "get it".
Great video. As a newb to sprinkler systems I don't have any tips to add. YET. But the video was very informative and answered all the questions I have for now. Thanks a lot.
Alaskan Dream, so glad your sprinkler system is working out well for you. It's almost that time to turn it on again for another season - at least it's time here where we are in the Mountain West of the USA. Best, DFJ
Carl, what a pleasant surprise to see your note. I hope you and your lovely bride are doing really well! Contact me over on jay@dirtfarmer.com and catch me up or give me a brief note and I'll provide our phone number so we can all catch up! Best, Jay
That was very informative, particularly regarding the left stop set. Now I'll just unscrew the top, remove the canister and replace to set my left stop. Then establish the arc range. Thanks.
thanks for this video dirt farmer jay. really was a eye opener for me to set left starting point by just pulling out whole riser, turn nozzle to where you want it to start, put it back in holder by letting teeth ratchet at the bottom mesh.i was trying to follow rainbirds confusing for me instructions ,left right, left,etc.
The height is measured from the in-ground cover to the nozzle, not to the top of the sprinker. This is important, because the RainBird's nozzle is significantly higher than most other 4" sprinkers, when it's working, and this can give a bit more reach.
Thanks for the great video. I have the 5000 but not the pro version. I tried to adjust them and OMG I never even thought about using the clamp to keep the head up What a great Idea. I have seen opposing videos saying you have to adjust the arc with and other saying without the water running. I don't knwo who to listen too.
Glad I could help! I do the adjustments with the water running. I can really dial in the start point and the total arc that way. I hope that helps! Thanks for writing. Best, DFJ
Great explainatory video . I have 2 questions for you , A) If you fix the left stop angle before screwing your body to the ground connection won't it be off set by the tightening of the body stop point to the ground connection and 2) If the pop up stem has been damage by a lawn mower can I simply remove the interior part and install it in the old body..
Andre, thanks for watching our video and taking time to write. Indeed, you do change your left stop by screwing the body down tighter or loosening it, but if you have a good amount of threading from the riser into the sprinkler body, that's ok. My practice is to set the left stop with the water running so I can see exactly where the arc will start. And, yes, you can insert new "innards" into an old shell/body and go from there. Does that help? Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay Thank you very much for replying to my questions and there are very helpful. Keep up your great interest in helping us better understand the principal of the function of the Rainbird product and making life easier for us.
Great video! Wondering whether you have compared the Rain Bird 5000 to the Hunter PGP Ultra? Would you choose the 5000 over the Ultra? If so, reasons why? Thanks!
Bob, thanks for watching and writing! Did you find us through the recent post on Rainbird's site or by general search? I have not done a comparison, but here is someone that has - perhaps that will help! ruclips.net/video/mJl5XTllPDU/видео.html Best Regards, DFJ
This was a great video. Rain Bird should sponsor you. It's much more informative than the ones done by Rain Bird. Does this model have the slip clutch feature that allows you to easily set the left edge of the rotor? I saw that on another video. Thanks
DA Bragg, aw garsh! Glad you found this to be helpful. Yes on the slip clutch. That allows you to allow it to begin it's cycle and you can swing the rotor right an left to test the left edge. Best Regards, DFJ
Curious about the spray distance of the rain curtain tips. I know it’s gonna depend on the water pressure. But assuming the water pressure is really good I’d like to know so I can get a better idea on spacing and overlap.
Trucker - you are right - there are a lot of variables. Rainbird actually publishes throw distances, based not only on water pressure, but the nozzle size (gpm) and pattern shape that is used. Our water pressure is about 60 PSI, we have some large nozzles because of large coverage spaces needed, and we have reach of about 30'. Does that help? Best to you, DFJ
A question regarding nozzles vs total heads in a zone. I’m on a well and I believe I need to add a head or two to one zone to stop the pump from cycling. I’m pretty sure I need about 15 gpm to keep the pump running. Would changing the current mix of 3 gpm nozzles on 4 heads (12 gpm total) to a mix of nozzles that equal 15 gpm be the same as adding another head with a 3 gpm nozzle? Seems like like the math adds up, hoping you can confirm.
Hey Dirt Farmer Jay. When my house was built in 1999, some of the sprinkler heads are RainBird 3500's. I'd like to swap some of them out with RainBird 5000's. Especially some of the 3500's that seem to be struggling. The 5000's seem to be a larger diameter than the 3500's. Is there going to be a major problem in swapping them out?
Unless you have adequate water supply, it may not help. See if you can find out what diameter of pipe is in the ground to supply the sprinkler heads. You need at least 3/4 in (1 inch is better) to get adequate water pressure and supply. Let us know how it turns out. You can send an email to jay@dirtfarmerjay.com.
I am replacing hunter rotor with Rainbird but between my sprinkler and my fence is only about 15 feet. What would you recommend for a sprinkler? Roto type or a regular fan type?
Mark, thanks for writing. I like the rotor types as the water streams don't degrade as fast, and the droplets are larger, leading to less evaporation and more effective watering in breezy conditions. You can set the throw for your area. I hope this helps! Best, DFJ
DirtFarmerJay Hey thanks for the reply Jay, what type of rotors sprinklers can you adjust to about 10 to 12 feet? The ones that I see are like from 15 to 40 feet. Your thoughts? I know you’re not going to endorse any one sprinkler but I would love your input.
Do you have a recommendation for deciding which nozzles to use ie. how to calculate output so not to loose water pressure and loss of throwing distance of water.
I'd like to see this information too. Even some discussion on what nozzles are used most and which ones are rarely used to help me eliminate the outliers and help me make faster decisions when choosing nozzles. The RainBird nozzle tables are nearly meaningless to me since I don't know my water pressure.
There are a lot of considerations. Is it running half circle? Quarter circle? Something in between? Do you have 12 heads on a station? Or 3? With most yards I would start with a 4 tip. Beware of the low angle tips. He didn’t say this but they’re generally used for small areas so not to overshoot. Also for hillsides to not lose too much water to the wind. Keep all your tips and play around with them. I have a couple parks running only 5000 heads and I generally always use a 5 tip to start our with. Any higher and I usually lose pressure.
@@tomtacheny - Tom, they sell an inexpensive water pressure gauge at the store, so just get one and you can now know your water pressure, to help you figure out the nozzle tables..
I bought some Rainbird 5000 sprinklers at Lowes. I used some of the tips on your video to set up the heads. The first two went well and are still working. On the next two, I unscrewed the top and removed it to reposition it to where I wanted the left stop. When I put it back together and rotated the sprayer, it did not ever hit a "stop" point. It just goes around and around in a circle. I have tried to see if I did anything but I don't see why this has happened. Is there a solution or are these defective sprinkler heads? Thanks.
DA Bragg, thanks for writing. I suspect that something got reversed or didn't set in a detent properly - but it's possible you have some defective heads - though not likely. When I'm setting the left edge, I "cheat" a bit and simply tighten or un-tighten the head a bit on the riser or tweak the riser a bit itself. Saves time and if the adjustment is a half turn or less, leaks are not a problem. To fix the ones you have, I'd take one of the heads that work and one that does not and disassemble side by side to see if you can spot the difference (if there is one) and then reassemble. Let me know how it turns out. Best, DFJ
Okay Dirt Farmer Jay, I have a question. I am replacing all of my Toros with the Rainbird 5000 sprinklers. I finally received them yesterday ( a three month wait). I have well water in Central Oregon and I am sure that my pressure isn't huge, but I do not know what it is, so let's guess at 25. I have 90, 180, and 270 degree throws. Your video say that 3 gpm is the default for one of these sprinkers, as is 180 degrees, right? So, would I do a 1.5 nozzle for the 90 degree throw and then the 4 or 5 for the 270 degree throw? I am just shooting from the hip here, but that seems kinds logical.
High Desert - you got it. You only have so much of water being delivered through a nozzle. If the nozzle sizes are the same for all heads, but each is servicing different sized areas of lawn, then the only variable you have at your disposal is the delivery rate. Good thinking there. Thanks for writing! Best, DFJ
Edward Brown -- the easiest way to accomplish resetting the left side spray is to get some big channel lock pliers and grip the entire sprinkler body below the head and turn it gently the way you want it to go..You can even do this while it is running, which will ensure you get the left side exactly where you want it to start and stop.. Good luck with this..
I suggest never using a 4" head. Always go with a 6". Heads often sink over time. If you keep your grass taller, and a sunken 4" head, it can effect the spray. The extra 2" is way better.
@@Lumpygrits76 the 5000 series is available in 6". I'd get the 5000 Plus because you can turn these off individually (though they still pop Up). This can be handy. Get this model 5006PLPCS for your lowest elevation heads. It's has a check valve in it to prevent it from leaking. I have a few zones where the lowest head leaks until the pipes drain. The weight of the water above the head forces it's way out. It makes a soggy mess around the head.
@@OldAndGettingOlder ... great advice and Thank you!!.., I am dealing with exactly this issue on a couple of my old 5000's, at the bottom of sloping back yard, both heads backed up within an inch or two from my back fence/retaining wall, heads buried and leaking, and it was a booger to dig out... I am about to order the 6 inch replacement!
Let me see if I can clear it up a bit. The left stop is fixed, so it will seem like it is stuck, but that is the way it designed. Everything is gauged off the left fixed stop, and then the amount of rotation is set from there. There are two ways I use to set the left stop. One is to turn the entire housing with the head in it to set the point (you can find the point with the marking provided, or run the head with water and see where it stops to the left and mark it with a silver Sharpie). The other is to pressurize the head so that it raises up out of the housing, grasp it and twist it with moderate force to the right position. I hope this helps! Best, DFJ
Can you give a bit more detail? Is the well electric or artesian or ??? No pressure at all? When on the city water, it sparks out? Describe what is happening a bit more. Best, DFJ
Robert, I don't know how many seasons this unit has been in service in your yardscape, but I suspect the stop has sheared off. The fastest thing would be to replace it. Without that stop, you don't have a starting point to work from in setting your coverage - something you well know. Best, DFJ
You need to measure your water pressure. Once you know that you can figure out how many sprinklers you can run at a time based on their gpm usage. Just beware that if your water pressure drops your sprinklers won't be fully powered anymore. It happened to a neighbor of mine. They had to redo their whole sprinkler system after more people moved in and the water pressure dropped.
David Ortega Jr --- All the variables need to be be addressed first, as said by Duane Dibbley, below.. Another thing to think about is possibly using as much 3/4" pipe as possible from sprinkler manifold to the sprinklers, and of course getting the sprinklers that are built to accept 3/4" pipe as well.. If you have enough Volume of water (with the bigger pipe), it will always be good insurance against losing water pressure, in my experiences.. In big commercial sprinklers they are all plumbed with 1 inch pipe all the way through because they have to cover a way bigger amount of land to water..
I have uses the 5000 series heads for 7 years on my place. This year I noticed 3 heads not rotating and replaced them. I there any way to repair these heads? Thanks
Travis, there are three adjustments on this product. One is the amount of arc, ranging from 40 to 360 degrees. The next is the distance of throw. The third is the nozzle capacity and pattern. Let's begin with arc. There is a hard left stop that is not adjustable. That is found by rotating the head to the right (clockwise) until it stops and then turning to the left until you hit the hard stop. This can be done with the water running or not. Water on gets you results right away with a more precise adjustment. Then you set the amount of arc by turning the adjustment screw on the top of the sprinkler that has the plus and minus sign on it. It's a bit of trial and error, but it works well. Then, you set the distance of throw using the set screw in front of the water nozzle. And, there is one last adjustment. You can change out the capacity and pattern of the nozzle as well. The sprinkler comes with a 3 gallons per minute nozzle. I hope that helps! Best, DFJ
BIG STEVE - thanks for writing. There is a dial on the top of the sprinkler with an indicator scale that you set how many degrees of rotation, with the left edge being zero. Best, DFJ
DirtFarmerJay thank you very much! Fixed that! I have the Orbits underground (4) section digital box and I can’t get it programmed to work correctly! I literally can NOT get section ONE to shut off! It starts, then at the time, section TWO will turn on but action ONE WILL NOT shut off! So pressure is extremely LOW! I don’t know what to do???
@@bigsteve5446 - Steve - In my experiences when this happens, there are 2 things that start and stop water flow in a valve - 1 is the Solenoid, the round thing that has 2 wires on it, and 2 - the sprinkler Diaphragm, that has the screws all around it to secure it to the top of the sprinkler valve.. The Solenoid also screws into the middle of the Diaphragm, so it has to be removed first, to service the Diaphragm itself.. In your particular scenario, it sounds to me, that the Diaphragm is not closing the valve when the power is removed and the Diaphragm is supposed to close that valve.. So, find out what brand of sprinkler valve you have, see if you can get the model number off the top of it, and google for the Diaphragm, or if you have a real store that sells these kinds of parts, go there.. I have fixed dozens of sprinkler valves this way over decades, and the problem went away.. Good luck with this !
@Fran Danco - YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF! Thanks for weighing in - this is one of the reasons we love this medium. Great advice you gave @BIG STEVE. Thanks for being a part of our viewer family! Best, DFJ
@BIG STEVE - @Fran Danco nailed it. That is the exact right advice. It's very likely the diaphragm. If the solenoid works to turn on, that means it getting current. The solenoid is simply an electromagnet. So, when power is cut to it at the end of the cycle, it will quit lifting the diaphragm to allow water to flow. It is highly likely the diaphragm is distorted, brittle, or has foreign objects (such as sand or small pieces of gravel) that is affecting it. It's an easy fix as outlined by @Fran Danco. Let us know how it turns out! Best, DFJ
Thanks for watching Joe Morrison. If you are new to our channel you need to understand that we will ALWAYS tell people the WHY along with the HOW. If listening to the WHY frustrates you, I'd recommend you skip to the end of the video. Best, DFJ
You explained the rainbird sprinkler much better than any other video I watched. Thanks now I can adjust my sprinklers properly!
Glad it helped!
Agreed. I've watched many Rain Bird rotor tutorial videos on RUclips and this is definitely the best one.
Agreed
Superb tutorial - clear, concise and logical. Thank you for not doing what so many others do, i.e., skipping over details and "assuming" we know more than we do. We're on RUclips because we DON'T know. Well done, sir.
You're very welcome!
I have been watching a number of the Rainbird videos from different people and this was the best explanation of 1) the different nozzles 2) how to change the nozzles and 3) adjusting the left edge by removing the cartridge from the canister. Great job.
Glad it was helpful! It sounds like we helped you get further faster in selecting and setting up this type of sprinkler. That's the goal! Best to you and yours - DFJ
Hey Mr Farmer !
I was just about to toss it all back into it’s bags and March it right back ... until I came across your podcast.
You left no stone unturned and I appreciate that . There was no ambiguity whatsoever . You spoke with confidence and authority, in a concise manner and I picked up on all of your tips and recommendations.
I had already watched 4 other videos and was ready to throw in the towel, so thank you.
Elliott, thanks for your kind comments. We're glad that we were of strong assistance to you. Be sure to subscribe if you haven't already. We enjoy having engaged people like you in our viewer family. Best Regards, DFJ
This is by far the best video for adjusting the 5000 rainbird heads. Thank you!
I do have one question because I have several rainbirds going around counter clockwise and I’m wondering if there are 5000 series that can’t do anything but go in circles?
@@rickranum1 - Rick, the regular 5000 series is adjustable, and there are 5000 series models that are marked Full Circle and there is no adjustment for that part.. You can still adjust the amount of water coming out of the nozzle with the screw that is directly above the nozzle on the sprinkler head..
Rick, @Fran Danco nailed it. You need to get the adjustable model to do what we describe (that is typically what is on the shelf at our local home improvement store), otherwise you will get only full rotation. Best Regards, DFJ
Awesome tutorial! Ive has these for years and never been afraid to replace a head or other minor maintenance and repairs. This is easily one of the most comprehensive videos on this product I’ve seen.
Sir, this was the most concise and informative video I’ve seen..no extra fluff, but lots of good information. Have a great 2021and thanks for the information
Wow, Johnny Martinez. Thanks for the kind words! Glad to have you as part of our viewer family. Best, DFJ
Many Thanks Jay...been using Rain Bird sprinklers for a while, but didn't realize the capability to pull out the inside and reclock the starting point. I had always either loosened it up a bit, or tightened it to the needed point...which both required extra digging to get enough space to grip onto the head and turn it. Kudos to ya'.
Glad to help. Thanks for watching and commenting Chad Parks. I get smarter all the time from my viewer's comments!! Best, DFJ
Best video I've watched yet on adjustment and installation. Thank you Farmer Jay!
Wow, thanks Carl W. Keep watching and commenting. Best, DFJ
Thank you. I need to rework a lot of my irrigation due to changing my landscaping and this video explained a lot.
I'm sold on Rain Bird sprinklers for at least 40 years now, and this is strictly as a homeowner/user. I'll be making some sprinkler placement changes to our older/prior owner's system which has been both a mystery and perplexing as well. I'm not as able bodied as I once was so I now have 2 speeds that I learned from our government..... slow and slower! Thanks and Blessings Jay, you're a gifted teacher!
Thanks tmaddrummer. (Are you still a drummer? I play bass in my church band!) Thanks for sharing your wisdom and sense of humor! Blessings right back at ya, my friend. Keep watching and commenting. I look forward to your next post! Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay Still on the skins, but I haven't played live in about 18 months now. I'm in Georgia, where are you at Jay? We've got 2 pallets of Bermuda in tomorrow and I'm still not done with the sprinklers, but we've really come a long way here.
Newer versions of the 5000 have a slip-clutch that make adjusting the left side far easier. You can essentially just turn the rotor to the left stop and then apply slight twisting pressure to turn it further. Older rotors don't support this, and would break if you applied enough pressure - I don't know exactly when they introduced this.
RainBird also has a special screwdriver like tool that you can use to pull the head up without having to turn on the water. That together with the slip clutch make adjustment a 30 second job.
I like the corkscrew idea - that's a really neat and easy way to pull a nozzle.
Agree with a lot of the comments on here. Very clear information and easy to understand. I'm converting heads in my older system a few at a time and I like the birds better so far. Subscribed.
Thanks for watching, commenting and SUBSCRIBING Millerman!! We live in the Mountain West of USA and the weather is still fickle here. Really warm one day and then chilly the next. Haven't turned on our sprinkling system yet but been doing some hand watering. Best to you. Dirt Farmer Maggie
Thanks Jay! Much appreciated, Especially the 6gpm vs 2gpm and the low angle.
Excellent presentation sir.
Glad you liked it! Best, DFJ
Great video. Very informative. I just replaced a faulty Hunter sprinkler head with a Raibird. This short video included all the detail I needed to adjust and tune the Rotor throw and I also learned how to replace a nozzle while it was installed in the system. Again, great job and thank you Jay.
Great to hear! Thanks for watching our video and taking time to write! Best, DFJ
Perfectly presented. You explained everything about this sprinkler, thank you!!!
The information you gave of how to adjust the ark and distance was just enough to actually "get it".
Fabulous description
Glad to be of help!
Best explanation out there - and I've watched a lot. THANK YOU!
You're very welcome! Thanks for taking time to write. Best, DFJ
Great video. As a newb to sprinkler systems I don't have any tips to add. YET. But the video was very informative and answered all the questions I have for now. Thanks a lot.
Thanks for watching and commenting J Moore. We love to get comments from viewers like you! Best, DFJ
A presentation well explained! Will be buying this product simply because of this thorough review of the product.!
Update: Recently purchased 16 of these and felt VERY comfortable with them because of this presentation. Quite happy with my purchase.
Alaskan Dream, so glad your sprinkler system is working out well for you. It's almost that time to turn it on again for another season - at least it's time here where we are in the Mountain West of the USA. Best, DFJ
Thanks for info, Jay. I can now improve my system. Nice seeing you !😀
Carl, what a pleasant surprise to see your note. I hope you and your lovely bride are doing really well! Contact me over on jay@dirtfarmer.com and catch me up or give me a brief note and I'll provide our phone number so we can all catch up! Best, Jay
That was very informative, particularly regarding the left stop set. Now I'll just unscrew the top, remove the canister and replace to set my left stop. Then establish the arc range. Thanks.
Excellent! Glad we could help. Best, DFJ
Thank you so much for explaining the difference of the nozzles.
Glad it was helpful! Best, DFJ
thanks for this video dirt farmer jay. really was a eye opener for me to set left starting point by just pulling out whole riser, turn nozzle to where you want it to start, put it back in holder by letting teeth ratchet at the bottom mesh.i was trying to follow rainbirds confusing for me instructions ,left right, left,etc.
Glad it helped jw228w. If you are like me, you are itching for warm weather and getting out in the yard!! Best, DFJ
Good tutorial. Also, another item that can be used to remove the nozzle is a handled pick and hook.
The height is measured from the in-ground cover to the nozzle, not to the top of the sprinker. This is important, because the RainBird's nozzle is significantly higher than most other 4" sprinkers, when it's working, and this can give a bit more reach.
Thanks for that insight!
great video. I was debating if I should buy Orbit or Rainbird. Really like Rainbird. I wish I could find a similar video for Orbit to compare.
Thanks for the great video. I have the 5000 but not the pro version. I tried to adjust them and OMG I never even thought about using the clamp to keep the head up What a great Idea. I have seen opposing videos saying you have to adjust the arc with and other saying without the water running. I don't knwo who to listen too.
Glad I could help! I do the adjustments with the water running. I can really dial in the start point and the total arc that way. I hope that helps! Thanks for writing. Best, DFJ
Great explainatory video . I have 2 questions for you , A) If you fix the left stop angle before screwing your body to the ground connection won't it be off set by the tightening of the body stop point to the ground connection and 2) If the pop up stem has been damage by a lawn mower can I simply remove the interior part and install it in the old body..
Andre, thanks for watching our video and taking time to write. Indeed, you do change your left stop by screwing the body down tighter or loosening it, but if you have a good amount of threading from the riser into the sprinkler body, that's ok. My practice is to set the left stop with the water running so I can see exactly where the arc will start. And, yes, you can insert new "innards" into an old shell/body and go from there. Does that help? Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay Thank you very much for replying to my questions and there are very helpful. Keep up your great interest in helping us better understand the principal of the function of the Rainbird product and making life easier for us.
Great video!
Glad you enjoyed it.
Great video! Wondering whether you have compared the Rain Bird 5000 to the Hunter PGP Ultra? Would you choose the 5000 over the Ultra? If so, reasons why? Thanks!
Bob, thanks for watching and writing! Did you find us through the recent post on Rainbird's site or by general search? I have not done a comparison, but here is someone that has - perhaps that will help!
ruclips.net/video/mJl5XTllPDU/видео.html
Best Regards, DFJ
Very nice video!!! Very helpful!
Very informative , well done
This was a great video. Rain Bird should sponsor you. It's much more informative than the ones done by Rain Bird. Does this model have the slip clutch feature that allows you to easily set the left edge of the rotor? I saw that on another video. Thanks
DA Bragg, aw garsh! Glad you found this to be helpful. Yes on the slip clutch. That allows you to allow it to begin it's cycle and you can swing the rotor right an left to test the left edge. Best Regards, DFJ
Very detailed explanation. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting Vic Theobalds. Best to you, DFJ
I would add that the low angle nozzles are identifiable by their notching on the low side.
Great explanation, but I miss the part about how you adjust the amount of angular rotation
Awesome tutorial. Thank you, Dirt Farmer Jay.
Thank you!!!!! I've been researching for hours trying to figure out what the # represents on the nozzle!!!
Glad I could help! Best, DFJ
Excellent description! Thank you for the working knowledge. Helped us install our system in reasonable time.
Glad I could help Long Tall Techsan. Thanks for watching and commenting. Best, DFJ
Curious about the spray distance of the rain curtain tips. I know it’s gonna depend on the water pressure. But assuming the water pressure is really good I’d like to know so I can get a better idea on spacing and overlap.
Trucker - you are right - there are a lot of variables. Rainbird actually publishes throw distances, based not only on water pressure, but the nozzle size (gpm) and pattern shape that is used. Our water pressure is about 60 PSI, we have some large nozzles because of large coverage spaces needed, and we have reach of about 30'. Does that help? Best to you, DFJ
Good video! Leaned a lot!
Glad it was helpful! Best DFJ
A question regarding nozzles vs total heads in a zone. I’m on a well and I believe I need to add a head or two to one zone to stop the pump from cycling. I’m pretty sure I need about 15 gpm to keep the pump running.
Would changing the current mix of 3 gpm nozzles on 4 heads (12 gpm total) to a mix of nozzles that equal 15 gpm be the same as adding another head with a 3 gpm nozzle?
Seems like like the math adds up, hoping you can confirm.
That is correct, as long as you have the same diameter source pipe going to all branches. Hope that helps! Best, DFJ
DirtFarmerJay Thats perfect! Thanks so much for taking the time to reply.
Well done video with an excellent presentation.
Well, thanks so much Tim Greensheilds. I hope what you learned serves you and your yardscape well!! Best, DFJ
Great video. Thanks.
You are welcome! Best, DFJ
Hey Dirt Farmer Jay. When my house was built in 1999, some of the sprinkler heads are RainBird 3500's. I'd like to swap some of them out with RainBird 5000's. Especially some of the 3500's that seem to be struggling. The 5000's seem to be a larger diameter than the 3500's. Is there going to be a major problem in swapping them out?
Unless you have adequate water supply, it may not help. See if you can find out what diameter of pipe is in the ground to supply the sprinkler heads. You need at least 3/4 in (1 inch is better) to get adequate water pressure and supply. Let us know how it turns out. You can send an email to jay@dirtfarmerjay.com.
Thanks just what I needed to know! I think they also make a 5000 full 360 only model as well.
I am replacing hunter rotor with Rainbird but between my sprinkler and my fence is only about 15 feet. What would you recommend for a sprinkler? Roto type or a regular fan type?
Mark, thanks for writing. I like the rotor types as the water streams don't degrade as fast, and the droplets are larger, leading to less evaporation and more effective watering in breezy conditions. You can set the throw for your area. I hope this helps! Best, DFJ
DirtFarmerJay Hey thanks for the reply Jay, what type of rotors sprinklers can you adjust to about 10 to 12 feet? The ones that I see are like from 15 to 40 feet. Your thoughts? I know you’re not going to endorse any one sprinkler but I would love your input.
Do you have a recommendation for deciding which nozzles to use ie. how to calculate output so not to loose water pressure and loss of throwing distance of water.
I'd like to see this information too. Even some discussion on what nozzles are used most and which ones are rarely used to help me eliminate the outliers and help me make faster decisions when choosing nozzles. The RainBird nozzle tables are nearly meaningless to me since I don't know my water pressure.
There are a lot of considerations. Is it running half circle? Quarter circle? Something in between? Do you have 12 heads on a station? Or 3? With most yards I would start with a 4 tip. Beware of the low angle tips. He didn’t say this but they’re generally used for small areas so not to overshoot. Also for hillsides to not lose too much water to the wind. Keep all your tips and play around with them. I have a couple parks running only 5000 heads and I generally always use a 5 tip to start our with. Any higher and I usually lose pressure.
@@tomtacheny - Tom, they sell an inexpensive water pressure gauge at the store, so just get one and you can now know your water pressure, to help you figure out the nozzle tables..
I bought some Rainbird 5000 sprinklers at Lowes. I used some of the tips on your video to set up the heads. The first two went well and are still working. On the next two, I unscrewed the top and removed it to reposition it to where I wanted the left stop. When I put it back together and rotated the sprayer, it did not ever hit a "stop" point. It just goes around and around in a circle. I have tried to see if I did anything but I don't see why this has happened. Is there a solution or are these defective sprinkler heads? Thanks.
DA Bragg, thanks for writing. I suspect that something got reversed or didn't set in a detent properly - but it's possible you have some defective heads - though not likely. When I'm setting the left edge, I "cheat" a bit and simply tighten or un-tighten the head a bit on the riser or tweak the riser a bit itself. Saves time and if the adjustment is a half turn or less, leaks are not a problem. To fix the ones you have, I'd take one of the heads that work and one that does not and disassemble side by side to see if you can spot the difference (if there is one) and then reassemble. Let me know how it turns out. Best, DFJ
Okay Dirt Farmer Jay, I have a question. I am replacing all of my Toros with the Rainbird 5000 sprinklers. I finally received them yesterday ( a three month wait). I have well water in Central Oregon and I am sure that my pressure isn't huge, but I do not know what it is, so let's guess at 25. I have 90, 180, and 270 degree throws. Your video say that 3 gpm is the default for one of these sprinkers, as is 180 degrees, right? So, would I do a 1.5 nozzle for the 90 degree throw and then the 4 or 5 for the 270 degree throw? I am just shooting from the hip here, but that seems kinds logical.
High Desert - you got it. You only have so much of water being delivered through a nozzle. If the nozzle sizes are the same for all heads, but each is servicing different sized areas of lawn, then the only variable you have at your disposal is the delivery rate. Good thinking there. Thanks for writing! Best, DFJ
@@DirtFarmerJay Awesome. Thanks for the answer.
Thanks!
would 1/2 " PEX Pipe work whit this system? 80 psi
Am I correct in my assumption? A 1.5gpm nozzle on 90 degrees and a 3gpm nozzle on 180 degrees will have the same amount of saturation?
You are correct Victor Mandes. Thanks for watching and commenting. Best to you, DFJ
very good!
Great video..have a small problem with one rotor head..it is going to far on left side. How can I adjust this . Thanks
Edward Brown -- the easiest way to accomplish resetting the left side spray is to get some big channel lock pliers and grip the entire sprinkler body below the head and turn it gently the way you want it to go..You can even do this while it is running, which will ensure you get the left side exactly where you want it to start and stop..
Good luck with this..
Very clear, thank you!
Glad it was helpful! Best to you and yours. DFJ.
I suggest never using a 4" head. Always go with a 6". Heads often sink over time. If you keep your grass taller, and a sunken 4" head, it can effect the spray. The extra 2" is way better.
Do they sell the kit with the 6” head?
@@Lumpygrits76 the 5000 series is available in 6". I'd get the 5000 Plus because you can turn these off individually (though they still pop Up). This can be handy. Get this model 5006PLPCS for your lowest elevation heads. It's has a check valve in it to prevent it from leaking. I have a few zones where the lowest head leaks until the pipes drain. The weight of the water above the head forces it's way out. It makes a soggy mess around the head.
@@OldAndGettingOlder ... great advice and Thank you!!.., I am dealing with exactly this issue on a couple of my old 5000's, at the bottom of sloping back yard, both heads backed up within an inch or two from my back fence/retaining wall, heads buried and leaking, and it was a booger to dig out... I am about to order the 6 inch replacement!
Great!!!
I'm still a little confused on how to change the left stop. Mine seems stuck and it's in the ground.
Let me see if I can clear it up a bit. The left stop is fixed, so it will seem like it is stuck, but that is the way it designed. Everything is gauged off the left fixed stop, and then the amount of rotation is set from there. There are two ways I use to set the left stop. One is to turn the entire housing with the head in it to set the point (you can find the point with the marking provided, or run the head with water and see where it stops to the left and mark it with a silver Sharpie). The other is to pressurize the head so that it raises up out of the housing, grasp it and twist it with moderate force to the right position. I hope this helps! Best, DFJ
very helpful
Glad to hear that! Thanks for writing, John! Best, DFJ
I have a well but it does not have pressure. If I put it on city water it sparks out but when on well water it has no.ptressure
Can you give a bit more detail? Is the well electric or artesian or ??? No pressure at all? When on the city water, it sparks out? Describe what is happening a bit more. Best, DFJ
My 5000 rotates 360 degrees counterclockwise with no left stop. Is it broken or how do I repair.
Robert, I don't know how many seasons this unit has been in service in your yardscape, but I suspect the stop has sheared off. The fastest thing would be to replace it. Without that stop, you don't have a starting point to work from in setting your coverage - something you well know. Best, DFJ
DirtFarmerJay Thanks. That’s what I thought.
Hi, I have an horse arena 20 m x 40 m are these items 180 degree usable ? Thanks
Yes, absolutely.
Up to How many rain bird 3500 sprinkler heads can you connect through one water line? (I’m going through a manual line off the side of my house.... )
You need to measure your water pressure. Once you know that you can figure out how many sprinklers you can run at a time based on their gpm usage. Just beware that if your water pressure drops your sprinklers won't be fully powered anymore. It happened to a neighbor of mine. They had to redo their whole sprinkler system after more people moved in and the water pressure dropped.
David Ortega Jr --- All the variables need to be be addressed first, as said by Duane Dibbley, below.. Another thing to think about is possibly using as much 3/4" pipe as possible from sprinkler manifold to the sprinklers, and of course getting the sprinklers that are built to accept 3/4" pipe as well.. If you have enough Volume of water (with the bigger pipe), it will always be good insurance against losing water pressure, in my experiences..
In big commercial sprinklers they are all plumbed with 1 inch pipe all the way through because they have to cover a way bigger amount of land to water..
I have uses the 5000 series heads for 7 years on my place. This year I noticed 3 heads not rotating and replaced them. I there any way to repair these heads? Thanks
None that I know of. I replace them too.
Super - Super.
You didn’t explain how to adjust
Travis, there are three adjustments on this product. One is the amount of arc, ranging from 40 to 360 degrees. The next is the distance of throw. The third is the nozzle capacity and pattern. Let's begin with arc. There is a hard left stop that is not adjustable. That is found by rotating the head to the right (clockwise) until it stops and then turning to the left until you hit the hard stop. This can be done with the water running or not. Water on gets you results right away with a more precise adjustment. Then you set the amount of arc by turning the adjustment screw on the top of the sprinkler that has the plus and minus sign on it. It's a bit of trial and error, but it works well. Then, you set the distance of throw using the set screw in front of the water nozzle. And, there is one last adjustment. You can change out the capacity and pattern of the nozzle as well. The sprinkler comes with a 3 gallons per minute nozzle. I hope that helps! Best, DFJ
He didn’t explain HOW to adjust from 40 degrees to 360???
BIG STEVE - thanks for writing. There is a dial on the top of the sprinkler with an indicator scale that you set how many degrees of rotation, with the left edge being zero. Best, DFJ
DirtFarmerJay thank you very much! Fixed that! I have the Orbits underground (4) section digital box and I can’t get it programmed to work correctly! I literally can NOT get section ONE to shut off! It starts, then at the time, section TWO will turn on but action ONE WILL NOT shut off! So pressure is extremely LOW! I don’t know what to do???
@@bigsteve5446 - Steve - In my experiences when this happens, there are 2 things that start and stop water flow in a valve - 1 is the Solenoid, the round thing that has 2 wires on it, and 2 - the sprinkler Diaphragm, that has the screws all around it to secure it to the top of the sprinkler valve..
The Solenoid also screws into the middle of the Diaphragm, so it has to be removed first, to service the Diaphragm itself..
In your particular scenario, it sounds to me, that the Diaphragm is not closing the valve when the power is removed and the Diaphragm is supposed to close that valve..
So, find out what brand of sprinkler valve you have, see if you can get the model number off the top of it, and google for the Diaphragm, or if you have a real store that sells these kinds of parts, go there..
I have fixed dozens of sprinkler valves this way over decades, and the problem went away.. Good luck with this !
@Fran Danco - YOU KNOW YOUR STUFF! Thanks for weighing in - this is one of the reasons we love this medium. Great advice you gave @BIG STEVE. Thanks for being a part of our viewer family! Best, DFJ
@BIG STEVE - @Fran Danco nailed it. That is the exact right advice. It's very likely the diaphragm. If the solenoid works to turn on, that means it getting current. The solenoid is simply an electromagnet. So, when power is cut to it at the end of the cycle, it will quit lifting the diaphragm to allow water to flow. It is highly likely the diaphragm is distorted, brittle, or has foreign objects (such as sand or small pieces of gravel) that is affecting it. It's an easy fix as outlined by @Fran Danco. Let us know how it turns out! Best, DFJ
My god in Heaven can you get to the adjustment !!!!lol
Thanks for watching Joe Morrison. If you are new to our channel you need to understand that we will ALWAYS tell people the WHY along with the HOW. If listening to the WHY frustrates you, I'd recommend you skip to the end of the video. Best, DFJ