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Controllers
Irritrol TC 12 Rain or RUN - LCD stays on Rain/OFF
by PerryNZ (Sep 21st 2018, 6:45pm)
A controller can make your life easier...but only if it's easy to operate and performs as promised. There are numerous choices. Look here to help narrow down your decision. (Residential vs Commercial, Indoor vs Outdoor, # of Zones, Flexibility, Brand).
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Remote Controls and Sensors
How to decide which irrigation system product/brand to use?
by RichMoney (Sep 3rd 2018, 4:25pm)
Need help deciding if a remote control for your sprinkler system is worth the investment? Start pumps, valves and sprinklers without going back to the controller. Weather sensors (rain shutoff, freeze shutoff, and wind-Rain-Freeze sensors). Lets talk!
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Backflow Devices
Manual Orbit Anti-Siphon Valve Leaking....
by Wet_Boots (Oct 1st 2018, 8:25pm)
There are 5 types of backflow prevention assemblies (Air Gap, AVB, PVB, DC, and RP; but, these are not all equally acceptable as protection against all types of hazards. Look here for help in choosing the correct device to protect your drinking water.
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Control Valves
by s0c9 (Sep 4th 2018, 5:01pm)
Control valves divide your system into sections or zones and are controlled by the controller. Look here for help determining which ones you need? What size should you use? Which ones are recommended for dirty water? Do you need flow control or not?
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Fertilizer Devices
Using Fertilizer Injector with Subsurface Drip
by Craigman87 (Jul 11th 2017, 11:14am)
Fertigation is the process of delivering small amounts of fertilizer through the sprinkler system each time the system is operated. Installing and operating these kits are very easy. Look here to discuss ease of use and benefits.
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Sprinklers - Rotors and Spray Heads (1)
How to decide between PGP Ultra and MP Rotator?
by Wet_Boots (Oct 12th 2018, 6:52am)
What kind of sprinklers should you use, pop-up sprays or rotors? It depends on what's being watered. There are 3 basic sprinkler types: gear driven/impact single stream rotary sprays, fixed pattern sprays, and bubblers. Is it better to use a certin brand?
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Pumps
Replacing a jet pump with a non-jet pump
by Wet_Boots (Jul 22nd 2018, 5:12pm)
5 Types of Pumps: Displacement Pumps, Centrifugal Pumps, Submersible Pumps, Floating Pumps, and Turbines & Jet Pumps This forum covers: Types of Pumps, Pressure vs. Flow, Selecting a Pump, Pump Hydraulics, Booster Pumps, Buying a Pump, Pump Curves, and Pump Controls
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Miscellaneous Items
What on Earth is this horrible sound?
by GM (Sep 5th 2018, 4:41pm)
We answer questions and have discussions here about all the other stuff such as fittings, the best way to connect a sprinkler tothe pipe, wire selection, the best tools for the job, and anything else that falls into the misc category.
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Specific Brands
by diybill (Oct 7th 2016, 11:35am)
This Brand or That Brand....Is one better than the other? Want to know which brand the professionals are using for your application? Comments or experiences with a particular Brand product are Welcome.
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Hose end Products
by Wet_Boots (Jul 9th 2012, 12:20pm)
A Hose end product is anything that attaches to the end of a hose and is used to water the landscape or garden. Look here to have your questions answered: Do traveling sprinklers really follow the path of the hose? Do motion activated sprinklers work?