How to Repair a Broken Sprinkler Pipe

June 5th, 2008 · No Comments

	Dig around the area where you believe the broken pipe is. This is usually the area where water is bubbling up. I like to take plugs of lawn out with a shovel and put them directly by the area so that I know how to put them back. Dig the rest the mud up and expose the sprinkler pipe. I find it’s best to expose a few feet on either side of the broken pipe, this will allow some play whey you piece them together.
	Next take a hack saw and saw a straight edge on either side of the cracked PVC pipe. On average I remove about a foot of the pvc pipe from the sprinkler line.
	Sand the ends with sandpaper to get rid of the rough edge, this also helps to keep the area clean and ready for priming/gluing. It’s best if the edge of the pipe is free of water and dirt but a little bit won’t ruin it. Next, measure the distance (about a foot) with a tape measure and cut a piece the right size to complete the line. If your lazy like me, you’ll just set it in and mark it and cut it.
	An example of a piece of coupling. These go on each end of your pipe to complete the line.
	Prime and glue one end or your pipe, then slide the coupling over it and let it cure for a minute.
	Both ends of pipe now have the coupling on.
	Putting the cut piece of pipe in one side at a time. This is where it’s good to have plenty of play in each end of the pipe so you can get them together more easily.
	Push the two ends together and hold in place for a moment. Give the adhesive a minute to dry and then test the new repair by turning the water on.