How to adjust how far my rotating sprinkler sprays?

How to adjust how far my rotating sprinkler sprays?

How to adjust how far my rotating sprinkler sprays?
The rotors we install at Jensen Sprinkler are largely the  Rain Bird© 3500 or 5000 series rotors. Quite conveniently, these heads adjust the same way. 
How far the sprinkler head throws out is limited by the style of head and the nozzle that was installed, but it can be adjusted with a small flat-blade screwdriver. This is called adjusting the radius of your sprinkler head. The radius adjustment screw is found on the top of the sprinkler head, closer to the nozzle. If your sprinkler isn't in operation you can tell which way the nozzle is facing by the arrow on the top of the head. Turning the screw clockwise decreases the distance the sprinkler waters, turning it counter-clockwise will increase the distance of throw.  Here is a short video from Rain Bird© that you should find helpful:


    • Related Articles

    • How do I adjust how far a rotor sprays?

      The large majority of the sprinkler heads we install at Jensen Sprinkler are the Rain Bird© 5000 rotors and the Rain Bird© 3500 Rotors. The nice part about these two rotors is that they adjust in the same way and all you need is a small flat head ...

    • What do I do if my sprinkler head won't retract back into the ground?

      Some  rotor style sprinkler heads tend to stick up out of the ground after the system runs - especially early in the watering season. All you need to do is step down the sprinkler head. With gentle pressure from your foot the head should easily ...

    • What does Seasonal Adjust % mean on my sprinkler controller?

      There is a feature on just about every irrigation controller that makes controlling the run times a lot easier. Unfortunately, most people with irrigation systems don’t realize the feature exists, and it’s probably the easiest way to operate your ...

    • How do adjust the rotation of my sprinklers?

      The large majority of the sprinkler heads we install at Jensen Sprinkler are the Rain Bird© 5000 rotors and the Rain Bird© 3500 Rotors. The nice part about these two rotors is that they adjust in the same way and all you need is a small flat head ...

    • Why is my sprinkler head leaking all the time?

      It is common for the last head on the zone to leak out for a short period of time after that zone has shut off. However, if it is leaking all the time and not just after the sprinkler has run, the issue is likely the valve for that zone and not ...