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The last 10 posts

Sunday, April 25th 2004, 6:48am

by sgenord

I am thinking of using an auto fertalizer built into my sprinkler system. Do these realy work? Do they help the lawn and control weeds?

Sunday, April 25th 2004, 5:04am

by Tom

#1 item of importance--------DESIGN

Saturday, April 24th 2004, 6:01pm

by Robbies

Heads- either Hunter I-20 stainless steal or toro super 700

Monday, February 23rd 2004, 1:03pm

by RVLI

Heads....Either the Rainbird 5000 or Hunter PGP
Valves....Rainbird DV-100 or Irritrol 2400 (Ray)
Controllers....Rainbird ESP-Li series
Plumbing....Don't really know what you mean there?

Monday, February 23rd 2004, 10:51am

by sgenord

I have been shopping around with installers to have a sprinkler system installed for my house. I do not want to do it my self, so I'm going with an installer. I have been inundated with information and frankly I'm getting overwelmed. Could some one please help me out here? I want the best products used on my system and every one I have talked to is giving me a different story. What are the best heads, valves, controlers, plumbing, etc...? thank you.

Wednesday, October 29th 2003, 2:49pm

by sgenord

Joe,
Thanks for the advise, I can use all that is given to me. I like the idea for a timer with extra zones for growth. Thanks again...

Wednesday, October 29th 2003, 1:52pm

by Joseph L. Swinehart

I agree with RVLI about Hunter and Rainbird being the best,
I would also like to suggest to ask to see some sort of plan (picture) on how your system will be put in and be sure to allow for growth , if you think you might, in purchasing you timer.

Remember it to have each spray/rotor to reach the next spray/rotor, this is called head-tohead coverage, some installer might not do this.

Good luck.

Joe S.

Tuesday, September 16th 2003, 3:19pm

by RVLI

I use them only when there is sandy soil, but yes they do work a little better than plastic, when it comes to retracting back down.

Tuesday, September 16th 2003, 7:01am

by sgenord

Thanks RVLI. A lot of contractors have been pushing the stainless steel heads. Are these realy that much better than say a model just under the stainless steel? If they are better, why?

Monday, September 15th 2003, 4:15pm

by RVLI

My advice would not to be to shop around for the cheapest. The more you pay the higher quality you get. There really is no such thing as the best in the irrigation industry, it's just a matter of what the contractor prefers. I myself use Rainbird spray heads, Hunter and Rainbird rotor heads, Rainbird clocks and valves. Watt's backflow.