Dig deep enough so you can access the riser or pipe leading up to the sprinkler.

Is it ok to cap off a sprinkler head. How much does it cost to cap off a sprinkler head? It depends on where the sprinkler head is located within that zone. Dig the soil surrounding the sprinkler.

Dig out the sprinkler head. Seven steps to cap a sprinkler head. Start by turning off the sprinkler system at the main valve.

Unscrew the sprinkler and any piping connecting the sprinkler to the fitting. For most systems, capping off some sprinkler heads will make the operating water pressure higher. This will block the water from flowing out of the sprinkler while you are placing the new flat cap.

To cap off a sprinkler, dig up the dirt around the head you want to remove exposing the pipe and fittings below. It won't hurt to cap them off. Even if they are at hte end of the line the air will blow enough water out of the lines so that if it freezes it should not harm the pipe.

Use the shovel to dig out an area around the sprinkler head. To cap off a sprinkler, dig up the dirt around the head you want to remove exposing the pipe and fittings below. You don't want to cap off a sprinkler permanently without a way to blow the water out.

Dig about one to two inches of space around the sprinkler. By rvaguy » sat nov 07, 2020 8:30 pm. If they are not a.