How do you stop a sprinkler head from leaking?
If you want to fix the leaking valve, you have to disassemble it, clean it, and replace bad parts. For instructions on how to repair a irrigation solenoid valve, see How to Repair a Irrigation Solenoid Valve. It is possible to have a leaking valve and low head drainage. Check for low head drainage when fixing the valve.
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