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Has anyone seen a 5000 rotor that won't do full circle? I've tried tightening the adjustment screw. I've even swapped the guts from a new rotor. My next step is to dig the rotor up and do a full replacement. Any ideas? I get about 355 degrees out of it before it turns and goes the opposite direction.

Now to expose my ignorance. I thought all 5000 rotors were capable of full circle. Am I wrong?

Thanks in advance,
Jeff
 
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5000's Come In PART Circle And FULL CIRCLE

Labeled on the side of the box 5000PC (pc models arent stamped pc on the head)

It will clearly say in white lettering on the sprinkler top O FULL CIRCLE if its a full circle model.



First timer huh?
 
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The 5000s I have used have all been PC; a PC will do full circle, it does though hit the stop point and go back the other way whereas a FC will go continuously in one direction.
 
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I'm not a pro. I'm a DIYer and this being my first install, I think it turned out pretty good. I bought about 20 of the 5000 and I suppose there was a mix of PC and FC. Guess I'll have to see if I can find just one FC to swap it with. My PC leaves a dry spot where it reverses no matter how much I play with the adjustment screw.

Thanks again (to those who contributed),
Jeff
 
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jwingfield2k said:
dont use rainbird
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Go back to building your house.

j_nolesfan said:
I'm not a pro. I'm a DIYer and this being my first install, I think it turned out pretty good. I bought about 20 of the 5000 and I suppose there was a mix of PC and FC. Guess I'll have to see if I can find just one FC to swap it with. My PC leaves a dry spot where it reverses no matter how much I play with the adjustment screw.

Thanks again (to those who contributed),
Jeff
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If you bought an open case, I suppose this could be... the case. If it were sealed, it would be all of one. Take some back to your supplier for full circles, they should support you in that, even homeowner, since you bought a case. Just clean the used ones up first. Great product youve got. Are they Plus's? The full circle will keep going around while the PC will go to 360 (or supposed to), then reverse.
 
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hoskm01 said:
If you bought an open case, I suppose this could be... the case. If it were sealed, it would be all of one. Take some back to your supplier for full circles, they should support you in that, even homeowner, since you bought a case. Just clean the used ones up first. Great product youve got. Are they Plus's? The full circle will keep going around while the PC will go to 360 (or supposed to), then reverse.
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They're not plus's but that only gives me a shutoff at the head, right? No biggie for me. Someone mentioned lack of ovelap. That's a good thought. The reverse happens on the edge of a zone where the next zone overlaps the head in question. I still say if they're going to call it a PC that does a 360, it ought to have a little more equal coverage but I can deal with it now that I know I'm not crazy.

Thanks again,
Jeff
 
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One final question, I looked at the spare rotors I have and I couldn't determine by looking if it's an FC or a PC. Koster mentioned it was stamped in white on the top of the head. Is that on the rubber cover or on the outer rim?

Jeff
 
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