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Irrigation Forum: oscillating sprinklers that stop oscillating

13 years ago

Responding to breinders' 08/05/2009 follow-up, I am wondering how to remove the sprinkler's base. I have a Melnor plastic sprinkler, and there do not seem to be any obvious connection or assembly points. Even using force doesn't seem to help. Any ideas?

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lehua49
13 years ago
George,

What do want to do with the sprinkler after you remove the base? Aloha
george06877
Original Author
13 years ago
The follow-up of breinders advocates using white vinegar. It says, "In order to use the least amount of vinegar as possible, I took the base off of the sprinkler and only submerged the portion of the sprinkler containing the gears (near where the sprinkler attaches to the hose) by filling a small container with white vinegar. I let them soak overnight." I would like to try this technique but can't see how to disassemble the sprinkler.
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lehua49
13 years ago
George,

Contact info to melnor.com:

http://www.melnor.com/contact.php

Call and ask if it can be disassembled. Aloha

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