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How many sprinklers can i putt for each valve? I want to install sprinlers in my back yard how many sprinklers can i place for one valve. ... (Asked by Alex)
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You need to post how much pressure you have and what size line you are coming off of and what size line you are coming out of the house with, for a good answer. It depends on the pressure and volume. A house can typically support 4-5 heads on a zone. If you have over 50 PSI and are using a 3/4" line, you can use 5 heads with 2GPM nozzles in them....(Answered by Rob)

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Sprinkler Systems Experts - What Valves Do You Recommend? Thinking about using the Rainbird PEB's or Toro 254's comments? ... (Asked by moontreker)
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If the name is toro, or rainbird or any name you see at Home Depot, Target, K-Mart, forget it. Irrigation valves are the part of your system you want to last. Don't buy the cheep homeowners grade. You'll get a year or two out of them & you'll be digging up the pipes again for another set. Skip the home centers & go to a local irrigation / landscape supply company. You want to buy agriculture grade valves. Hunter Irrigation, Hardy Irrigation, Irritrol, Richdel. When doing valves you want professional grade parts. ...(Answered by bobbymyster)

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What is the best watering plan for the Sacramento/Foothills area? How long per valve? How many days/week? I have five valve cycles with a dual time and dual day setting capability. I live at about 2200' elevation. My lawn is suffering in this heat. Is night watering better than daytime? What time of night is best? ... (Asked by isplitharesi)
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I work for a Sacramento landscape contractor, and we get asked questions like this all the time. The best time to water is in the morning, before the sun gets too hot. Watering during the hot time of day just wastes water, as it evaporates before it can soak in to the soil or it burns the lawn. Watering at night just encourages fungus. Put out a pie tin on the lawn and water for as long as it takes to get about 3/4 of an inch to an inch of water in the pie tin. Check your soil the next ...(Answered by Liz Rich)

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do i need an anti-siphon valve on my in ground sprinkler system? ... (Asked by tknoll44)
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yes you don't want to suck outside ground water back into the house system...(Answered by Reno)

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Lost In Ground Sprinkler Valve Box - 1 Zone Missing? I recently bought a house which for all it's problems has a very nice in ground sprinkler system. It has 7 zones, I can find 6, and can not locate no. 7 Is there a way to find the missing valve without digging up my whole yard? OK Pros need a tip. Thanks ... (Asked by moontreker)
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Try to let zone 7 run for a while. Check your water meter and see if there is water movement. Also make sure that someone just didn't wire zone 7 to the timer and no zone 7 out in the field. If you feel the timer may be faulty, move the wire from zone 7 and put it on another zone that you know works. You can rent a valve locate from your local irrigation supply house or go and buy the Weathermatic Smartline controller. It has a built in valve locate and is reasonably priced. I still recommend calling a licensed contractor ...(Answered by princeofdaarkness)

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What do you recomend for a 3/4 sprinkler valve? I have a toro timer , does that me I have to get toro valves too? I would like to get rainbird. This is only for 11 rainbird pop ups. Should I use One or two valves? ... (Asked by Andy)
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Yuo can get what ever type of valves you want pipe size does not change between valve brands...(Answered by aussie)

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I have a sprinkler system that has a value stuck in the "open" position. How can I find that valve in my yard? This is a 7 zone system, but I don't have a map of where the valves are...help, it's hot and dry in Florida this year and my lawn is dying quickly! 1. I own my own home, no landlord to ask. 2. I've called four sprinkler companies, none will come out just to look for a valve. 3. I'm not dumb, just ignorant of what I'm looking for! ... (Asked by suzeaswell)
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IF THE VALVE IS STUCK OPEN THEN WHEN YOU ALLOW WATER TO RUN INTO THE SYSTEM THE ZONE WITH THE STUCK VALVE SHOULD RISE UP AND START WATERING.THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS IF IT IS STUCK "OPEN". THE EASY WAY TO FIND THE VALVE IS MARK THE HEADS OF THAT ZONE AND THEN SHUT SYSTEM OFF. yOU CAN USE A PITCHFORK TO STAB THE GROUNG ALONG THE AREA WHERE IT LOOKS LIKE THE LINES ARE LOCATED. THE VALVE BOX IS PROBABLY A FEW INCHES UNDER THE GROUND AND WILL STOP THE FORK. DIG -UP AND REPLACE VALVE. IF THIS DOES NOT ...(Answered by dubbs88)

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Looking for diaphram for a Richdell Antisiphon electric valve? I am trying to replace the diaphram of a Richdell Antisiphon electric valve. Talking to Irritol dealer I found that Richdell has been dicontinued and that diaphram is not available. Does any one know a place where I can buy a Richdell 3/4" antisiphon valve. I will use it for parts. thanks. PS. Diaphram from a new Irritol 3/4" valve (2711 APR) is not a direct replacement. ... (Asked by sky_blue)
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Fallbrook Irrigation. 760 723-9001 I was the buyer for that outfit. The diaphragm is available from Toro as well. They bought Hardie Irrigation, the original manufacturer of Richdel products. 1-800-555-1212 for Toro's current phone number....(Answered by knowkiddn)

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How do you convert a manual valve sprinkler system into a timer based system? My current system has 6 zones.? ... (Asked by diones_smith)
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You'll need to replace the manual valves with electric (solenoid-activated) valves. Once you have the new valves in place, you can wire them up to a timer with 18-gauge wire. Should take about an hour, unless you have to run electric to the timer. Don't forget to wrap the threads on the risers with teflon tape....(Answered by marcinde2001)

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I'm wish to locate sprinkler valves but time has covered them up. Best way to find them.? ... (Asked by hey_ump)
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Hi, I had same problem in AZ where landscaper put gravel over the box where the valves were. If you can get, borrow, or steal a metal detector, that is the easiest way. Just start at the timer and work away. If not that then you might have to dig and follow the wires from the timer to the valves. It is a lot of work. Good luck, Bob...(Answered by Mr Bingo)

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