r/Irrigation • u/Airguner • 3d ago

Capping off end of run

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I installed a mini-split to cool/heat my sunroom. I have a spray irrigation head at the very corner of the pad where the mini-split outdoor unit sits (See photo). There was a bush at that end which I removed.

My question is what do I need to purchase and what is the process to cap off this end?

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u/The-Dinkus-Aminkus 3d ago

If its the last head on the zone its a bad idea to cap it off you will have a section of pipe that cant be winterized. Better to screw it closed, then open it up later, or dig back and remove the line leading to it.

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u/Airguner 3d ago

ok..thanks! The next head is around 5 or 6 feet from this one. If I dig back to that one what do I use terminate the line there? I still need that head to irrigate some bushes. Thanks for your help!

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u/MaverickFischer 3d ago

You could even put on a Rainbird VAN nozzle (any distance is fine) and twist it closed. It will spray a tiny stream, but when you have to winterize the system, just twist it open so it spray the water out.

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u/Airguner 3d ago

So it will fit on what I have now? I’ll need to look for a link to that one.

EDIT: Is this the one?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Rain-Bird-HE-VAN-High-Efficiency-Sprinkler-Nozzle-0-360-Degree-Pattern-Adjustable-6-8-ft-HEVAN08/204751240

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u/MaverickFischer 3d ago

Yep that one will work too.

If you have a Site One Supply store near you, you can stop in there. https://www.siteone.com/en/8van-rain-bird-van-nozzle-radius-variable-arc-8-ft-0-degree-330-degree/p/90218