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One Sprinkler Head Won't Rise: Clear Debris at Head, Nipple, Fitting

One head of five doesn't pop up. Dig to expose head, nipple, fitting. Unscrew head, run zone — flush debris. If no flow at nipple, check nipple/fitting, then upstream fittings.

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