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u/Ryl0Ken · 1 pointr/Irrigation

First off why do you want to move the pump outside? It may be a slight inconvenience to have it on the patio but it will increase the life of the pump significantly. But since you do want to move it you can get a plastic pump cover something like this https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CR6SIWW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZbfGDbX2HJA7N depending on where exactly in Florida you are there’s probably a locally made product for cheaper. I know I carry one made in Palm Bay and it’s only $25. As far as the zone valves being in the sunlight a lot of valves are UV stabilized but you could also bury them in the ground and put them in a valve box. It looks like you have a flotec or an everbilt pump, can’t tell from the picture but they are both designed to handle the iron and sprinkler water just fine. The Flotec is a much better pump in my opinion and if you’re getting a new one I recommend looking into them.

u/zpapp · 1 pointr/Irrigation

Thanks, that sounds like a good approach.

Do you think this 18" stake would be good enough?

Or do you have a specific 2 foot long product in mind? The 2 foot long ones I've found so far look like they would rust easily (and don't look like much of a stake...).

u/cardquestion · 1 pointr/Irrigation

Oh i was looking on my phone before. The retro-1800 model is a low flow sprayer head. Typically you see these in beds with drought resistant plants. These work fine but waste a little more water than drip tubing. This may be an easier way for you to lower your water out

Typically when someone says "drip irrigation" they mean tubes like this. Its the most efficient way to water the soil - there is much less wasted water. You just space the tubes as far apart as the emitters are spaced.

This tubing will work with the RCKIT. But it does not look like RCKIT includes a filter. The drip tubing gets clogged pretty easily so typically you put a filter like this inline after the valve and a flush valve that periodically flushes the drip tube of any sediment buildup. Both of thes would be placed in a small box. Sediment buildup and drip tubes clogging can be a big deal if you are using non-potable water like well water. It's not nearly as big of an issue for systems using potable water.

u/Dannychico · 1 pointr/Irrigation

Ok thanks. Yes, I think a check valve might be a good idea. Would something like this work? (Same as I have on some of my sprinkler heads)

https://www.amazon.com/Hunter-Sprinkler-HC50F50M-2-Inch-Female/dp/B00FYQWSB4/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1518991659&sr=8-3&keywords=check+valve+sprinkler

u/olithraz · 2 pointsr/Irrigation

Yep! You can tell because it has the valve at either end and a handful of bleeders. It looks like a watts one, though i cant find a model that looks exactly like it. It's likely old and could not be working proper, especially if the system sat for a long time without running.

u/ePunk6 · 2 pointsr/Irrigation

We recently bought a house and it had an irrigation system installed. It is currently pretty leaky so I was hoping to find parts to repair it, but I can't seem to find anything that matches this. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places or using the wrong search terms...

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On the same note, what would it take to set these on a timer? I was looking at something like this, it seems to be for garden hoses, but I don't see why it wouldn't work with mine if I could find the right parts. Is there a better way to go about this? Any advice? Thanks r/Irrigation

u/BHeyman88 · 2 pointsr/Irrigation

Hi

I did a test and swapped a good valve to a broken one and it worked. Trying to source buying some now. found this on amazon and it looks to be the same as i have. There is not much information though. Any idea if it should work

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https://www.amazon.ca/IRRIGATION-53380-Inline-Valve-4-Inch/dp/B000A16QSO/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=toro+3%2F4+irrigation+valve&qid=1562446928&s=gateway&sr=8-2

Thanks!

u/Toxic_Throb · 1 pointr/Irrigation

https://www.amazon.com/Watts-0388002-Pressure-Vacuum-Breaker/dp/B001QYBNX2

You'll either need a plumber to put one of these on the side of the house, at least one foot higher than the highest head in the system, or, barring that, a slightly different and more expensive version known as an RPZ in the basement or the side of the house. It's required by code and will also give much better results than hooking on to a faucet.

u/returnoftheDjedi · 1 pointr/Irrigation

From where does it leak? If its just out the hose connection just put a quarter turn valve on the end of that and reconnect your hose and leave the big old valve on all the time. easy mode.

Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Homewerks-VHN-QTR-B3B-4-Turn-No-Kink-Design/dp/B0046HACXS

u/Pinnaclescapes · 1 pointr/Irrigation

New House? 21GPM? It sounds like you will have BIG problems forever unless you make the builder fix it.

You are a victim of the builders irrigation installation crew. They are horrible in most instances. My bet is they used regular VAN nozzles if we are talking about sprays. If they is the case you can probably just replace those with HEVANS or MPR's.

You probably dont have head to head coverage either.

It is highly unlikely you have the capacity to run 21 GPM in a residential area. Even when I have 65PSI and 5/8 meter, I try not to go over 15GPM.

Even though you see your heads running, they will probably never water efficiently with sub-optimal pressure.

Further more, 21GPM most likely does not leave any water for the house. Turn on the high zone, go inside turn on the sink, and observe for pressure change.

A properly designed system will not impact your water pressure inside.

20 minutes 3 times a week is probabaly too much if your talking about sprays. The actual nozzle being used and what is being watered is what determines the time needed. For instance a rainbird VAN nozzle may only need to run 4 minutes per day, but an HEVAN or an MPR probably needs 10 minutes. The type of nozzle is listed on the top.

In any case, if you want to run sprays 20 minutes per day, set your timer to run two start times for 10 minutes each so you waste less water to runoff.

Put one of these gauges on the farthest head and check the pressure. Compare to what is recommended in the manufacture manual. Anything plus or minus 10 pounds from optimal should be fixed. 10 pounds is generous. I try to stay within 5 - 7 pounds.

Check this out at Amazon.com
Underhill A-SHG-160K Sprayhead Tester Adapter with Pressure Gauge for Female Nozzles https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EE3OR5S/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_iaVJDbMAKWAX1

u/tatanka01 · 2 pointsr/Irrigation

I could never find anything that would fit. You can replace that test cock with one that has more standard fittings: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I6698JO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

u/senorgarcia · 1 pointr/Irrigation

You may not find the pressure regulating heads at HD. Find an irrigation supplier or sprinkler warehouse online.

edit - Here's Sprinkler Warehouse and here's Amazon Prime

u/Mon_arch · 1 pointr/Irrigation

As far as I know neither of those timers will have a valve chatter function. You could probably rent a chatter box from your local irrigation supply house.

Armada Pro48 Multi-Function Irrigation System Tester https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00WSPK65O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_k5qzCb3AHSTZD

u/imakesawdust · 3 pointsr/Irrigation

I have an underground sprinkler system but I still use a hose-end timer to water a shade garden where there are currently no sprinkler lines and for when I overseed grass seed in an area where I don't want to run the entire zone multiple times per day. I use this Raindrip timer. I've used it for about 4 years now.

u/suspiciousumbrella · 1 pointr/Irrigation

It appears you're already getting good help on a pump, so I'll just suggest another odd possibilty, which is a different kind of valve. A regular irrigation valve usually requires at least 20psi (137kpa) to function. You could use a solenoid valve, which requires no pressure to switch. You'd still have really low pressure, but if you're ok with that, it would work. Here's an example chosen at random from the amazon.com listing for "solenoid valve" https://www.amazon.com/HFS-Electric-Solenoid-Valve-Water/dp/B018WRJYOU

These valves just close and open electrically, so they don't care whether there's any flow or pressure at all, or even what's flowing through the pipe (air, water, etc). A diy home automation system could readily open and close these valves using some relays.