Either the sprinkler head has broken or more likely the riser has broken. If it has cracks buy a new one.
Unscrew the sprinkler head and inspect it for cracks near the base.
How to fix a broken sprinkler head riser.
When you unscrew the sprinkler head the riser may come out with it or more likely the riser will have broken in half.
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Risers are short lengths of pipe that have male threads on each end.
Once you insert the nipple extractor into the broken nipple press down and slowly turn the handle counter clockwise.
The riser connects the pvc pipe to the sprinkler head.
How to remove broken pipe without hurting the threads.
The fins of the nipple extractor should dig into the plastic of the riser or nipple creating enough friction to begin unscrewing the riser out of the fitting.
One side screws into the pvc pipe and the other side into the sprinkler head.
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