How to stop this leak

[need_job_phoenix]

one more question, little bit stupid though, how do I know if I have 1 inch or 3/4th inch Febco pressure vacum breaker ? thanks

[need_job_phoenix]

Originally Posted by MrRational

The leak is on the lawn sprinkler aspect of your water service... not the general plumbing end.
The old, old lawn sprinkler aspect which could stand some updating if you want/need to use it.

And... irrigation guys should charge a lot less than plumbers to do the work you need done.

But what will irrigation guys do ? fix this or what ? I am not clear

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by need_job_phoenix

But what will irrigation guys do?
fix this or what ? I am not clear

They'll do whatever you want done.
restore the system as is?
Repair & Replacement Irrigation Parts for lawn sprinkler and irrigation systems.

improve the system with newer controls?
Irrigation Backflow Devices for lawn sprinkler and irrigation systems.

disable the system to save you all that money spent on water?

sharkbite fittings short version - YouTube

[phoenix_new]

Originally Posted by MrRational

The leak is on the lawn sprinkler aspect of your water service... not the general plumbing end.
The old, old lawn sprinkler aspect which could stand some updating if you want/need to use it.

And... irrigation guys should charge a lot less than plumbers to do the work you need done.

thanks a lot... for time being I shut down the system by cl;osing the valve till I see how to fix this.. looks like it can be DIY by looking at following video:


Febco 765-1 Backflow Repair - YouTube

[K'ledgeBldr]

Originally Posted by MrRational

sharkbite fittings short version - YouTube

Those things suck!
Great for an emergency- But I wouldn't leave it for more than 24hrs. Needless to say, I refrain from using period.
And yes, I know some swear by them- them being someone who is NOT a plumber.

[MrRational]

Originally Posted by K'ledgeBldr

Those things suck!

No argument here.

It was meant to be illustrative that the sprinkler feed could be capped off.
The earlier post mentioned a cap (which I'd prefer to see used).

It looks though like they want a high water bill and grass in the desert afterall.