I am new to sprinkler repair as a homeowner. I am trying to watch as many videos I can before I could get the idea ( Am I capable? How hard is it? Special tools needed? etc) This is THE BEST VIDEO ON Sprinkler system (valve replacement) I have ever seen. Period. No shaking. No wind noise, No unnecessary fillers. Top notch (Part annotations were the best) You are a treasure for beginners like me.

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

Now that’s the kind of workmanship you don’t see often enough. Properly planned and well executed 👍 no messy glue lines, even though it’s all buried. Well done 👍

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

@markbrown2781

Жыл бұрын

it helps when everything is horizontal. plus he didnt coat the pipe the full depth of the joints. should be okay bc at the pressures it will operate but that is not the suggested process by the manufacturer

I am impressed the fact you did put the dirt on a tarp and didn't massacrated that lawn digging small cuts.

I remember finding your channel over 11 years ago when I was heavily interested in sprinkler and irrigation systems and I recently found your channel once again suddenly years later, it's really interesting after all of these years you are still making footage about them. :)

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and welcome back 🙂

Thank you for your response. It just seemed under the radar to me in your video so that’s why I must have glazed over it. Unlike the more “modern” designs of inline valves whi have become the norm, my anti siphon valves are much easier to service when needed. My brother has inline heads and they are not easy to access and when there is a problem, they’re a royal headache and a half-day project. Appreciate your getting back to me.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Are your anti-siphon valves above ground?

what a clean presentation! your editing and narration is fantastic. No fluff. Just a straight forward educational video.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, I appreciate the feedback on how the video was made.

I had a good chuckle at the digging portion around 1:17. Had this been in my area of the world, the scene would be a little different. Great vid, as always, Mr Kerry.

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

What's the scene like where you live?

Outstanding! I learned a lot here. I have a "new" 25 year-old house to landscape whose sprinkler system hasn't been run apparently in years. It's connected to the water main with no backflow adapter as required by code. It's going to be a tough project for a 76 year-old, but this garden is going to be spectacular and water is essential.

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Monty, I appreciate the feedback and good luck on getting your sprinkler system up and running.

I've always wanted to install a manifold.. I have a controller and have sought out instructions like this.. Fantastic information - clean - clear and concise. Bravo!!

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

This is an awesome build!!!! Thanks for the lessons!!

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryan for watching.

Great Job.... Well-conceived... a pleasure to watch you work...Thank you for sharing your installation!

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video- I learned a lot more than I was looking for- your masterful cutting, measuring, and gluing techniques are very valuable lessons for me. Thanks! 👍👍 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Thank you for making this Detailed Video..

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Wow! This is an awesome and fantastically done video. Thank you!!!

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Very good instructional video. Due to continued issues and failures, I had all of my RainBird valves and sprinkler heads replaced with Hunter and haven't had a single issue in nine years. But maybe RainBird has improved since then.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

I've been using the Rain Bird 100DVF valve for years with no problems.

@Andrew-co6wn

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah ive been installing, maintaining sprinkler systems for 12 years and I tend to have much more issues with rainbird valves and heads than hunter. I only use hunter products. I've seen the seals on the dv valves melt and warp causing them to stick on if a customer waits till the middle of a hot summer to activate the system. Also, to be honest, using pvc unions is a terrible idea, the seals in the union could easy seat wrong due to a sudden surge of water or air when winterizing, causing a leak. I've seen it many time when dummies use union slip fixes instead of the glue in ones. Good pvc work though.

Just replaced my manifold with 2 valves using Action Machine manifold and watching your video. Thanks!

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Do you like the Action Manifold?

@Pharm40

3 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper Yes, very happy how it turned out. I live in Utah, but from Louisiana where we don't have sprinkler systems. This is all new to me.

Excellent video. I am about to replace my antiquated manual valves for this setup. Thanks!

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@Rbenterprises4

2 жыл бұрын

I just finished my 4 valve manifold. Two problems I ran into were: 3 of the 4 lateral lines were bundled together just above the main supply line. The 4th line was routed by itself above the bundle at a crazy angle. I used 45 degree elbows like you suggested to separate each line. Two of the lines would not line up easily so I used Lasko's flexible 1" pvc with push fittings to connect to the manifold valves. The other problem I had was that 3 of the 5 automatic drain valves leaked while under pressure. I used Teflon tape to stop the leaks on these and on the other 2 drains just to be sure. Everything worked great! Thanks for the help!

Fantastic, in-depth video......thanks for all the work you put into it.

@brendandrury2177

3 жыл бұрын

I guess I've been doing everything sprinkler and valve related wrong for 30 years. Wow.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

Thank you so much for this video! Incredibly helpful!

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

great video very clean and informative !!! thanks for creating this for us.

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tim!

Great video.

Excellent, high quality and informative video.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated!

Great job and great presentation.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tomas, I appreciate feedback on how the video was made.

VERY instructive, thank you.

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter, I appreciate the feedback.

I don't think you'll find a better video than this...

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

Great video 👍🏻

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

Beautiful job!

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Great detail👍👍👍

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Herbert for watching.

In my personal experience with owning a residential/commercial irrigation company. Hunter pgv valves are so far the best

@Iscaper

7 ай бұрын

I like Rain Bird DVF valves, but Hunter makes good valves also.

We do a lot of work with PE connectors with felx tubes

Great video!

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great explanation

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very helpful thanks 🙏

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

excellent video

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

You are a pro !

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

My anti-siphon valves are all above ground and very accessible if they need servicing. No mess like you had to deal with. I guess I’m old school and prefer it that way, I even use clock timers; I tried the digital but was more comfortable with the old clock method. I don’t need wifi to water my lawn.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Underground valves can be a problem, but in my installation if there is future valve trouble I simply have to undo the unions in the manifold to service the faulty valve. I shouldn't have to do any digging in the future. Above ground valves like you have are much easier to work on but for some homeowners there is an appearance issue, they don't want to see sprinkler valves poking out of the ground. There is also a bursting risk above ground from mowers and foot traffic.

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Nicely explained.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

The pro at the lawn irrigation store scoffed at me when I told him I was looking for an Action manifold to replace my glued up PVC manifold. He said always glue up and forget it. I have used Action manifolds and the rainbird valves before and I love the setup. No problems or leaks thus far. I think the lawn pro just does not like the idea of losing business!

@Tomekk123

3 жыл бұрын

Then he is an idiot I think. To glue this things in is absolutely not maintenance friendly. Here in Germany we are screwing everything, also the pipes (using flexible pipes on the role). Must not be the better technique but there is nothing leaking anyway. Otherwise change the o-ring of the manifold and it is easily fixed for years again.

@noeeon9910

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tomekk123 how many times are you guys changing valves?! A proper installation makes your valves last 20yrs plus! Those premade manifolds are straight trash.

@Tomekk123

3 жыл бұрын

@@noeeon9910 In Germany we are building for more than 20 years and don't want to dig up everything. Not in 20, 40 or 60 years. And when we have to fix something we want to do ist most easily.

@noeeon9910

3 жыл бұрын

@@Tomekk123 I understand. Its logical to think of future maintenance and your kinfolk have world renown for your engineering and mechanical aptitude. However this is not the best method, or cheapest method, or quickest method and for that I say its.... trash.

@Tomekk123

3 жыл бұрын

@@noeeon9910 But the cheapest or the quickest method is not always the better method. But if there is a better technical method I am of course always interested.

One of the best DIY videos I have seen. Love the fast motion and list of items used.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate feedback on how the video was made.

Thank you for the detail and precise information, Very Good Video!

@Iscaper

Ай бұрын

Thanks, I appreciate the feedback.

@4430salton

Ай бұрын

@@Iscaper I just now noticed that you just lay the box on top of the pipes and never make cuts to fit the around the pipes. you can imagine what I'm doing these days

@Iscaper

Ай бұрын

@@4430saltonI did that so the top of the box would fit flush with the grass.

@4430salton

Ай бұрын

Thanks for the Info !it really helps!@@Iscaper

@Iscaper

Ай бұрын

@@4430salton You're welcome!!

I love how at the end of the video, he sets the valve box gently on the pvc and it's completely flush with the sod. This rarely ever happens, you end up having to cut the valve box with a sawsall and moving a bunch of dirt around. It's a huge pain in the ass.

@patrickjames1080

Жыл бұрын

yep, not sure why he put the box right on top of the pvc, seems like any easy failure point if someone steps on the box. crack.

Good information thanks Bhai

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Nice job, man! I was yhinking about doing the same dang thing!

@Iscaper

9 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Very nice video sprinklers

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks.

Thanks for the tip on scoring the pipe before cutting. I did not know that....I'm a female handy person so sometimes I don't know what should be obvious!

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Glad to help, I learned this trick the hard way working on old brittle PVC Class 200 pipe.

@roadrunner123

2 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper Do you have advice/video on replacing a valve? I cut the old valve off, but I had a hard time getting it to fit! Should the ideal setting be that both ends be a male/female so that you can rotate the valve and screw it in? I ended up having to lift up the end of the 3/4 pvc to force it into the rest of the valve. I made a darn mess! It didn't go in straight! (I was working with an existing PVC pipe already in the ground).

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

@@roadrunner123 I'm assuming you have a manifold built with male adapters connecting to the sprinkler valves. Usually you make a cut down stream from the valve, then spin the old valve out of the male adapter in the manifold. Then you apply thread tape or use teflon paste to the male adapter in the manifold. Next thread a male adapter with thread tape or teflon paste into the outlet of the new valve. Then spin the inlet of the new valve onto the male adapter in the manifold. Buy a quick fix repair coupling to make the connection from the outlet male adapter to the sprinkler pipe. Here's a link on using a quick fix coupling: kzread.info/dash/bejne/l4Vs16ZqcsbUqZM.html

@roadrunner123

2 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper Oh wow! I get it. The quick fix allows you to slide it back and then forward to glue in. I made a big mistake. I cut the old valve off in two places which was unnecessary since I could have cut it further away and just twisted it off!!! 🤣 Like I said, I forced the 3/4 pipe into a coupler! Surprisingly, it worked, but I get now. Thank you!

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

@@roadrunner123 Your welcome, hopefully it will be easier the next time you do this.

very nice install. my only suggestion would have been to place a small piece of landscape fabric under the vales and box and then before adding the outside dirt, tape it to the outside o the box below the top to keep dirt from entering.

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Good tip, thanks for posting.

@ld8258

Жыл бұрын

Great suggestion, I usually place crushed rock.

@markbrown2781

Жыл бұрын

i just redid a 7-valve manifold that was spread thru 3 boxes. who ever installed it used landscape fabiric but the boxes still had dirt in them above the fabric... maybe it helped but it did not solve the problem

@randyl7872

2 ай бұрын

Not sure Landscape fabric is correct, it stops weeds, but I'm not sure if it stops soil. I'd use Duraweb non-woven Geotextile Fabric, it stops the soil from getting through. Or some thing similar like the drain pipe sock that stops soil from clogging the pipe.

That’s a nice soft dirt. When I dig a hole, it is 50% rocks, 48% roots and 2% hard dirt.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

That sounds difficult 😕

@bravejango12

3 жыл бұрын

for the past 20 years my dad has been adding more and more rocks to the yard. he will landscape with 1/2 inch to 1 inch rocks then when he gets bored and wants to redo the landscaping he will move the rocks to "low" spots in the yard then cover them with top soil. his yard looks like it has hundreds of mini burial mounds.

Do automatic drain valves need a cavity left below them or does the water just drain out and soak directly into the ground? If an automatic drain valve is installed somewhere else in the yard (at the lowest point of a zone for example) should an access box be added or is the automatic drain valve intended to be "bury it and forget it"? Thank you for a slower paced video that takes time to explain the details with no distracting music. Thank you!

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Automatic drains are pretty much install and forget them. I've never had trouble with the King auto drains. When the drain opens it seeps water into the soil. I would only install pea gravel under the drain if you have a heavy clay soil.

Very nice

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

Why (at 12:00) do you use two 45º s (angling in the same direction with a short piece of pipe) instead of just using one 90º? I really appreciate the calmness and cadence of your voice in delivery. You make a great a teacher.

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

Less friction loss with two 45° elbows than one 90° elbow.

@christopherwren6854

4 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper does that translate as water pressure, ultimately?

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

@@christopherwren6854 Pressure, flow, and velocity. Now we're getting into the weeds a bit. Velocity is how fast the water moves through the pipe. You want to try and keep that velocity around 5 fps (feet per second). My sprinkler system is fed from a 3/4" water meter. The available flow to keep the velocity around 5 fps is 9-14 gpm (gallons per minute). If I use 10 gpm on a sprinkler zone (when I add up the flow from the sprinkler nozzles), the pressure loss in 100' of pipe is 8.75 psi. I have high pressure where I live which is around 80 psi, so losing 8.75 psi is not a big deal. I would also need to account for pressure loss through fittings and tees. If I tried to use 14 gpm in the example I just gave the velocity goes to 8.75 fps and the psi loss would be 16.32 psi per 100' of pipe. So now you can see how quickly a sprinkler system with too many heads on a sprinkler zone can have performance issues even though the homeowner says they have a lot of pressure. A sprinkler system with low pressure to start with is even worse. This was the most common problem I encountered in my landscape business.

@MikeZimmermanOfficial

4 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper Now that you've gone into the weeds, can you go further? I have a trouble zone on my system that I inherited from the previous homeowner. There are 6 heads on the zone, and it's the longest run of piping of all zones. I have 60psi at my spigot with a pressure gauge, but no way to test pressure at the sprinkler heads at this point. Sprinkler heads I'm using are rainbird 42sa rotary heads. I get coverage, but feel like I should have a longer throw based on this sprinkler heads rating. I'm not getting coverage from head to head. I ordered a couple of Hunter I20 heads to let me use the flow control and shut off a couple of sprinkler heads to see how it affects the others on the zone. What are other fixes aside from fewer sprinkler heads? Would replacing the nozzles with something allowing less flow be helpful? Would you mind explaining the relationship of PSI, GPM, and how to determine the number of heads to use based on these findings? Thanks for the great videos!

@christopherwren6854

4 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper Thank you so much for your time in taking to explain this. I went online today and purchased two Action Manifolds from their site. Yes, a bit costly, but as insurance for future repair costs, the piece-of-mind is something I like to have. And I told them to give you a nod. ;) Thanks again. ps - I'm incorporating two 45s when over one 90 when reasonable!

Thank you.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Leo for watching.

We are presently installing a new sprinkler system which entails attaching the backflow prevention to a PEX feed line then into the manifold. How would you attach the PEX line to the galvanized backflow prevention system; then how to connect the galvanized section to the PVC valves? Btw, very well described installation video.

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

I would probably use PEX brass male and female adapters to make the connections.

Very well done video. I am having to replace my PVC manifold (which has no unions) because whoever installed my valve box had it sitting right on the PVC supply line coming into my manifold. I guess someone put some weight on the top of the valve box and and it cracked the PVC. I have a question regarding the replacement of valves in the future if a manifold with unions is used, as shown in your video. Wouldn't this only allow identical valves to be replaced? I would think different valves would be longer or shorter than your existing valves. So if your valve is old enough, you could have to cut out some PVC to repair, correct?

@Iscaper

10 ай бұрын

Good point. I've been using Rain Bird 100DVF valves for years so obtaining a new valve for replacement of an old faulty valve hasn't been a problem.

Thank you very much, it's very instructional and very helpful. I have two questions. What is the funny line for? the drainage vales automatically drain the line after pressure is gone, how does it work or just a mechanism like check valve?

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Funny pipe feeds the sprinkler head. The automatic drain has a rubber diaphragm that shuts off when the pressure hits and opens when the pressure is off.

@gary8653

3 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper So what purpose does the auto drain valve serve? I can only assume it is a northern thing for furoxan pipes... I am in Florida!

Excellent VIdeo

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dennis, I appreciate the feedback.

Watching your video sir, helping me install my sprinkler in my backyard, to me feel so good after I install, first time in my life install sprinkler.?Auto drain valve it help for winters or every time you sprinkler turn off water drain out?

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Automatic drains on supply lines only drain once a year when the stop and waste valve is shut off. Drains on zone lines drain every time the sprinkler valve shuts off.

Should I use automatic drain on a project in Texas where its usually cool in the winter and hot in the summer

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

If you don't run the risk of freezing temperatures, you don't need automatic drains.

0:24 - You need to get yourself an Underhill Gulp Pro A-G12S-C. Not cheap but way better than a cup for removing water from a hole in the ground. Lots of other water removal uses as well.

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

Action Machine manifolds is the way to go!! Fixing to replace my old Valve!! Thank you Carey! Btw.... what source did you use to buy the unions?

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

I bought mine at a plumbing supply here in SLC. You can buy them online, here's a link: buyactionproducts.com/

@mickbrown815

3 жыл бұрын

iScaper1 thank you very much sir. Appreciate it! Stay safe out there

@mickbrown815

3 жыл бұрын

iScaper1 so I noticed that The majority of the valves these days are threaded on both ends well today I installed the valve and guess what it started leaking on one side!!! Had to cut the pipe in the valve out I think I’m going to search for a valve that you can just glue like the one that I had previously. I’m calling it a day since I was at it for a couple of hours plus another few more hrs replacing 5 new sprinkler heads. will try to finish up tomorrow.

one thing that just dawned on me is the valves were not anti-siphon valves. if there was not a master anti-siphon valve upstream somewhere in many municipalities that installation would be illegal. in CA even the anti-siphon valves need to be 12" above the highest sprinkler

Great video and excellent work. One question I’m not familiar with the automatic drain. Can you explain why that’s needed

@Davidorino

3 жыл бұрын

Its for systems in areas where it can experience freezing temperatures, these drains are there to drain the water out of your pipes so they don't crack, just an ever so slight trickle.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

When the stop & waste valve is shut off in the fall, the automatic drain opens to drain the supply lines. This helps prevent freeze damage in colder climates.

What brand and model are those red pipe cutters. I can’t find a good pair to save my life. Thanks! Great content.

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Wheeler Rex models 5290 or 5291.

what is the flex rubber hose are for? thank you for great video.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

It's Rain Bird funny pipe (SPXFLEX100). It's flexible sprinkler tubing that makes it easier to install sprinkler heads. In the video I used a coupling to connect two pieces of funny pipe that feed a sprinkler head.

Always enjoy your videos, looks like maybe you have done this a time or two. thank you

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

A few times. I'm often amazed how much shoddy work is done out there by landscape and sprinkler contractors.

There was excess dirt? Was the valve box bigger than the old one? I would have compacted around the box and pipes. The hole might settle over time and you would have a dip in your yard.

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

Valve box was the same size. On some manifolds I've done I had to find more dirt and on others there was extra dirt when backfilling. I haven't figured out the "why" on this yet. PVC pipe and fittings are brittle and if you're not careful you can snap a fitting compacting the soil.

If the action manifold is designed for a 1" pipe, is it ok if I have a 1.25" main line? Can I just use an adaptor to go from 1" to 1.25"?

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, just use a 1-1/4" x 1" slip bushing. You'll probably need an 1-1/4" coupling also.

@GeoKnowLearning

2 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper Excellent videos by the way! You have a way of making things very clear and straight forward!

How about the Orbit 3-Valve Inline Manifold Assembly available at homedepot and lowes? Is it of good quality? Also do I have to use an auto drain for Florida weather?

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

No, I'm not a big fan of Orbit products. I would go with the Action manifold.

Como da toda la explicacion ,para mi de Una forma exelente.yo le doy Un 100. De calificacion.

Is that action manifold irrigation system still being sold? If so where? If not what's a good replacement with he same features? Thanks.

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

Sprinkler Warehouse sells Action parts. Here's a link: www.sprinklerwarehouse.com/catalogsearch/result/?q=action%20machine

Couple of questions: manufacture/ part# for your barbed fittings you used and the drain valve thank

@Iscaper

8 ай бұрын

Manifold parts are listed at 5:23 in the video and barb fittings are listed at 14:12 in the video.

Thank you for the very informative video. I'm using to replace my 6 valve manifold. The sprinkler lines were placed concrete and not spaced well for either the use of a straight or 45 connection to the sprinkler valve. Is there a flexible pipe that you would recommend that I could use instead?

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

I know there is a flexible PVC that is used for swimming pools but I've never tried it on a sprinkler system.

@markbrown2781

Жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper ii've seen it at home depot and actually used it for splicing in a line that was at a difficult angle. it flexible but not like a garden hose flexible... it's still rather stiff

Great video! I am a novice and am using your video to replace my old manifold. Question: why is there a 1”x3x4” bushing on the 2nd line but not the first line?

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

The sprinkler valves are one inch. One station pipe is 1" and the other station pipe is 3/4". A PVC slip bushing is needed to transition from the 1" valve size to the 3/4" pipe size.

@burningpig

2 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper Makes sense, thank you!

Where did you purchase the manifold and automatic drains. I need to replace mine

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

I bought mine at a plumbing supply here in Salt Lake City. Here's a link for buying online: www.sprinklerwarehouse.com/brands/action-machine

I put the valves on the side of the house- similar to gas meters or other utility and not anywhere near turf or shrubbery plantings-and out of view. No mud, or running wires to worry about with shovels. Almost simple to service. That’s how they did it in the 1950s.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a nice setup.

Can we turn manually the valves without turning the Manual in the timer? Thank you.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, you can open the solenoid a 1/4 turn counter clockwise to turn the valve on manually. If you don't want to run timer wire to a timer you could install a battery powered timer in the valve box. The ESP-9V battery operated controller can run between 1-6 valves depending on your situation. Here's a link: www.rainbird.com/products/esp-9v-battery-operated-controller

These videos are fantastic. I just received a quote for $11k for a 1000sqft lawn. Going to learn to do it myself but the right way. I love your product recommendations. Do you have an overview of irrigation components or options that are beneficial?

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

$11K sounds steep for a 1000 square feet. I like Action manifolds, Rain Bird valves, heads, and controller. PVC Schedule 40 pipe, Christy's Red Hot Blue Glue, Purple Primer, and Wheeler 5290 pipe cutters. Shoot me an email if you have more questions.

@NotNicoleSlayer

2 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper I have a question about backflows. My town requires one and I understand the purpose. I've seen them above and at ground level. Any ideas? What's your email? I saw a form on your website, is that the best way?

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

@@NotNicoleSlayer You have to install what your town requires. I would check with them. It may need to be inspected also. Many cities are now requiring reduced pressure backflow preventers installed above ground. You can use the email form on my website.

Wonderful video!! Great explanation and formal, thank you! 8:54- Why do you glue a coupling onto the first zone valve then short piece of pipe then a T then another short piece of pipe? I understand you said to get it away from the box, but why and why do it twice basically?

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Good points. I didn't want to do anymore digging, so I glued in the coupling and short piece of pipe to get the tee away from the sidewall of the trench.

@bluev3nom

2 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper what value does that give you later?

@rlhearn

2 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper Could've put the tee with auto drain first, then position tee with vertical in line with zone pipe for a straight shot, no?

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

@@rlhearn Yes that's an option also, but I did the angles so I wouldn't have to cut slots in the valve box later.

Which manifold would you use for a drip system? Great video well done learned a lot thank you

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

I would use Action manifolds. For a drip system you need a pressure reducer down stream from the valve and a filter.

@jlgano

3 жыл бұрын

What about an orbit dripmaster 67790? It comes pre-assembled as a valve with a pressure reducer and filter on the down stream side.

@kerrytaylor9467

3 жыл бұрын

@@jlgano I'm not a big Orbit fan but let me know how the dripmaster 67790 works for you.

How would you convert a PVC manifold to use unions? I have PVC on the supply side & poly on the output (downstream) side. I have 2 bad valves. What a pain to swap out.

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

The Action manifold can be glued to a 3/4", 1", or 1-1/4" PVC supply line. You just need to buy the correct buttress adapter to fit the supply line you have. You can also buy poly adapters for the downstream side.

Nice video. Very helpful. Question, why did you do a drain valve on the two lines but outside the green box so you can't get to it to drain those lines?

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

They are automatic drains so I don't need to "get" to them. They open when the pressure is off.

@JonathanRogers1982

2 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper got it. Thanks

Can I use your steps to build a manifold for my irrigation lines made with 1/2 inch poly tube? If yes, what parts should I use?

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. You could glue a 1" x 1/2" bushing into the buttress x spigot adapter then thread a 1/2" male adapter from the poly pipe into the bushing.

@noeeon9910

3 жыл бұрын

The question shouldn't be can you... it should be should you...

question about the auto bleeder valves.. when the water is shut off and the zone drains out, dont you run into the problem with water hammer since the pipes are empty. I would leave the pipes full and if the system is in a freeze area, it should be blown out with air before freezing temperatures

@Iscaper

4 жыл бұрын

In the video I opened a sprinkler valve to bleed the air from the supply line. There is no water hammer in the zone lines because the heads pop up to bleed off the air.

@noeeon9910

3 жыл бұрын

Water hammer isn't caused by air in the pipes, its caused by the velocity of water exceeding the designated rating for that size of pipe, I believe its 5ft per second for most.

what is the right side of tubing for the system and the amount of sprinkler that I can have by zone ?

@Iscaper

Ай бұрын

Most residential sprinkler systems have 1" supply lines and 3/4" zone lines. The number of heads you can use on each zone depends on how many GPM (gallons per minute) each head uses.

Thanks for teaching us your knowledge, God bless you! I'm learning, would you like to be my tutor? Looks like you're very patient.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Patience is a requirement when working on sprinkler systems 🙂

@SANGREAZULCREMA7

3 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper do you have Facebook or email to contact you?

@davidpetru9608

3 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper l

Could you have used some sort of flex tubing instead of bunch of different elbows to the pipe with funny pipe?

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Flexible PVC might work but I would still need one 90 degree angle.

Thanks for the video. I have a stupid question. Is there a system for the installation of a watering system that does not require wire? (The system would be wireless and can communicate with the main part via electronic means.) thanks

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

You can buy a battery operated controller that fits in the valve box. Depending on your needs you can run 1-6 valves. This controller can't communicate with a smartphone like the Wifi controllers can. Here's a link: www.rainbird.com/products/esp-9v-battery-operated-controller?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7qP9BRCLARIsABDaZzhz9rtzrlj15dRA2pDqGNRyncMj5Zm3HGAhkmoHmb7NV5ouSGb59rcaAiKUEALw_wcB

@EzzyDT

3 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper thanks so much without the video reference I would have been lost.

@noeeon9910

3 жыл бұрын

Yes there is a system like that its developed by hunter, I was able to get familiar with it when I worked at the Dallas Zoo. It is very expensive but worth it if you have alot of land.

nice

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

I hope there is a drain pipe in the area of those king drains. It may be a sloppy lawn area

@markbrown2781

Жыл бұрын

because the drains are on the supply side... i think the only time they drain is when the the system shut off valve is closed and a valve is opened causing the auto-drain to drain. if it was AFTER the drain it would drain after each cycle of the valve... that could be a problem

Can I put all the valves together at one spot and not all over the property ?

great instructional video but learned in comments you no longer prefer rainbird valves contrary to opening comments about best quality. May i ask why you dont use pte tape on coupling threaded nipples to valve? thanks

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

I do prefer Rain Bird valves. Valves in video are Rain Bird 100DVF.

@markbrown2781

Жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper what about the teflon tape question

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

@@markbrown2781 Action manifold fittings have o-rings so thread tape isn't needed.

My sprinkle system is not working with the program. It works manually when I turn the valve on. Can you please tell me whether the problem is with sprinkle valve or solenoid? The programmer seems working. Thank you!

@Iscaper

Жыл бұрын

The most common problem with sprinkler valve is the solenoid, but it could also be the timer wire between the controller and valve. Here's a link to a video that might help: kzread.info/dash/bejne/loeH26-nfKSaido.html

You didn't think to mark the timer wires? Which one gos to which device?

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

In my case the white wire is the common and colored wires are the station wires.

Hi all, the valves must be mounted at least SIX inches above the highest sprinkler on the circuit?????Thanks

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Depends on local codes and what type of backflow prevention they require.

When tying in the second pipe to the first manifold is there at reason you did two 45s instead of using one 90? Also I’m not sure if action has marked there items up since you made your video or what but that manifold would cost more then 80$ to make now. Did you have a sponsorship or coupon?

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Two 45s have a bit less friction loss than one 90 elbow. I don't have a sponsorship with Action but I do work at a plumbing distributorship that sells Action parts. Sprinkler Warehouse is a good source for Action parts.

@markzawada714

2 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper I had the same piping question. Many ways to run point to point. I was thinking roll the first 90 at 45 then only one other 45 to the final connection. Saves a 90 and a 45.

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

@@markzawada714 Good thinking, I almost did it that way but I didn't want to take a chance that it would hit the valve box.

@markbrown2781

Жыл бұрын

@@markzawada714 but more pressure drop due to more turbulence at the 90s than 45s. its easier on the joints too when water goes rushing thru... more so after the valves the before because it is turned on/off more often

Are these PVC glued pipe standard to use in the US or it's just cheap? Everywhere (what I saw) here in Europe is used HDPE pipes with mechanical fittings.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure PVC Schedule 40 pipe is still the most common pipe used in sprinkler systems here.

@martincerveny2284

3 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper PVC pipe are used in pool plumbings here as they are huge (2" a more) and these huge sizes are very very pricey in HDPE. I never saw PVC pipes in irrigation so it was little bit surprising.

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

@@martincerveny2284 Good information, thanks for posting.

The piping that you ran from the first solenoid to the second zone line you used two 45s instead of a 90... is that because you were avoiding three 90s?

@Iscaper

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is a little less friction loss through two 45s than one 90.

How to rip out the sprinkler system

why are some valves installed above ground (from my experience) and then I see your valves are a or below ground level. Ground level looks like the best way to cover them using the green box. My valves are installed above ground and about a foot above ground level. Can I replumb mine so they are ground level?? any consequences??

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

Some local water districts require anti-siphon valves and/or backflow preventers to be installed above ground. I would check with yours. If they don't have these requirements you could retro-fit the manifold to be at ground level.

@larryconover3925

2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if those PVC “in-line” backflow preventer they sell at HD for about $12 would work on the outflow side of the irrigation valve. Pretty low pressure there.

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

@@larryconover3925 You probably mean check valve instead of backflow preventer, but yes an inline check valve would work.

@larryconover3925

2 жыл бұрын

@@Iscaper just wanted to thank you for taking the time to respond. much appreciated.

@Iscaper

2 жыл бұрын

@@larryconover3925 You're welcome 🙂

oops my bad there is already oring on nipple. thanks again for great video