Standard sprinkler head doesn't fit the pipe

[Aleks3000]

Hi experts,

I am a novice in all things irrigation and purchased a replacement sprinkler head for a sprinkler missing a top in my backyard. Unfortunately, they don't seem to fit one another. I'm not sure if they are different systems/sizes or I am perhaps just missing something obvious like an additional part needed. 

   

Thank you.

[MitchellMc · Accepted solution]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Aleks3000. It's wonderful to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about replacing a sprinkler.

What you are holding in your hand is what's in the ground, minus the top cap and insides. The portion in the ground needs to be unscrewed so you can screw the new unit in. I'd recommend you remove the soil around it so it doesn't collapse in when you remove the body of the sprinkler. 

If you're lucky, they might be the same type. If that's the case, you could leave the body attached and remove the top cap and insides out of the new one and stick them in the old body.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[Aleks3000]

Mitchell, thank you! It seems so obvious now haha.