Luke vs. the Sprinkler Valve

We went to Utah for Memorial Day weekend.  While we were there, Luke helped his bro Zane figure out why the yard sprinklers at the house he bought last year won't work.

Well, after much searching they found the valve to turn the water into the sprinkler lines.  And as soon as the valve was opened they quickly knew what the problem was....  The sprinklers don't work because the pipe connecting the main water line to the sprinkler line was BROKEN.

Then they couldn't get the valve shut due to the mud down in the hole.  So they had to shut off the water main to the house.  Not good.

Finally, they came up with a way to get the mud and water out so they could get a better look at the sprinkler line valve so they could shut it off.

All it takes is a shopvac, pipe from an old hockey goal, and duct tape...oh and an extension cord...oh and a flashlight too.

The water main is on the right.  The sprinkler valve is located in the tiny hole on the left.

And that's how it's done!

P.S.  The sprinkler line/ valve/ everything about it all needs re-done.  Major project ahead for Zane!  (And I know Luke will be excited to help out too!)