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Randy's Sprinklers
United States
Приєднався 19 гру 2011
This is my hobby channel about sprinklers, better yet impact sprinklers. I know it is a strange hobby, but it is my first hobby from the time I was like 4 years old. I love experimenting with them and trying a mix and match to see what I can do, as well as bring back to life parts I have from more than 50 years ago. I have the first sprinkler that ever caught my attention a Rain Bird model 40. I admit to be mesmerized by the sound and the movement of the impact sprinkler. Please read the detail I also provide in the write up of each video.
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Randy's Sprinklers Compilation for 2024
Compilation of the few sprinklers I tested and worked with in 2024. Each one is about a minute each. I hope you enjoy each and every one.
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Please share your comments as they are welcomed, thank you!
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Відео
Royal Coach Impact Sprinkler - AGAIN, Minimal Success?
Переглядів 2865 місяців тому
I wanted to get this Royal Coach sprinkler working. So I did several things, remove the restrictor/stream straightener, lightened the spring - twice, changed out the bearing assembly with the SU63-D. With all of that I thought I would get a significant improvement in performance. Unfortunately the results were better, but not good enough. I am not done trying to make this sprinkler work. So you...
Royal Coach Impact Sprinkler FAILURE, with bonus SU63-D
Переглядів 2525 місяців тому
It is a Royal Coach, model 10001. I expected Royal Coach results and I was surprised by the lack of performance. I even took the time to loosen the spring a little, but now I would go at the spring adjustment a little more aggressively. This is an old school design with a spoon arm. The bearing and nipple are pretty much normal, but the washer is a fibrous washer, tire like, compared to the smo...
SU63-D Impact Sprinkler, Smaller version of the U61 Design
Переглядів 2045 місяців тому
There were so many things for me that changed the SU63-D from the older full size U61 design. The full size model for me is a huge difference in that it seems to move so freely, compared to the restrictive movement of the SU63 design. Two of the biggest issues for me are the washer design and the bearing spring that puts pressure on the bearing and nipple to create a stable environment so it wi...
The Gilmour Rocker Jet, unique design impact sprinkler
Переглядів 3595 місяців тому
Gilmour has been famous for making some unique designed sprinklers. Most of them would seem normal until you see this one. It is unique for sure, and some of my expectations in how it worked was nothing like the Buckner Rocker Jet famous designs. They too were unique, and this one is all plastic, and to be honest really different from the rocker jets from Buckner, other than it has the arm that...
DO NOT BUY - Zinc Impact Sprinklers
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This is a zinc model impact sprinkler. This one is well made visually and even feels pretty good. It is powered coated to protect it I am sure. The design of the body is a little different than the other zinc models that I showed. The Arm is a little different too. It has like two gouges in the PJ part of the arm and not sure what benefit that is supposed to provide. It has a solid feel and it ...
Swan Impact Sprinkler - U61 design
Переглядів 3265 місяців тому
The Swan sprinkler is very well designed and made. I do not everything about it, but it is quite different in the design. The whole thing is well made and put together, as you will see in the video. It has single lever stops as apposed to the dual designs on most impact sprinklers. The arc stops are hard to move. The functionality worked very well and that surprised me too. When you see it, you...
June purchase local - impact sprinklers selection
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This was a group of 5 different sprinklers that I picked up locally in this box. I pointed out to the man each of the sprinklers and what they were by name or title. I very quickly point out to you here the zinc sprinklers and how they do not hold up and wear out much quicker than a brass or plastic sprinkler. I hope you enjoy the explanation of the U61D, SU63, and the U61A model. They cut back...
My new Impact Sprinklers, Rain Bird and Champ - Favorites
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I received two new, old Champ U61D models, needing a little attention. One with a blocked nozzle, and the other with a bent reversing mechanism. I put both in a cleaning bath and it made a huge difference. I brought out a RainTrol as a comparison to the Champ models. The basic model is the same, but there are some differences between them. When I first removed the nozzle to clean it out from th...
Impact Sprinklers, PJ or arm design?
Переглядів 6057 місяців тому
Two different plastic 1/2" design. One I think is from Australia, and the other is a common China design. The design from Australia was very well made and an older traditional design. This sprinkler is much more interchangeable than other models I have. It also follows the Rain Bird design and purpose of the PJ arm even if it is a bit different. It also follows the older design of these sprinkl...
Chinese Zinc Impact Sprinklers - compare
Переглядів 2989 місяців тому
These are zinc sprinklers with the exception of the one Rain Bird 25 which is brass. The whole idea here is to make the basic comparison with the different models that have the same design, but in their own way slightly different. The ones in the front row are well worn out and it shows. The green ones like the relatively new one on the stand are Orbit models. The model number does not matter, ...
Buckner Rocker Jet 762 - Impact Full Circle Sprinkler
Переглядів 1639 місяців тому
I believe this is a 1940's version of a Buckner 762 Rocker Jet, full circle. It has a 3/4" female connection. The nozzle is 3/16. The rear defuser nozzle has a small pin to break up the stream. I will not be testing it in this video, as I just got this and will find a way to make the test and of course share it with you. The interesting thing is that even as old as it is, everything seems to wo...
Impact Sprinkler Identification - UPDATE
Переглядів 71311 місяців тому
Using a U260, I think Western Brass, not sure, a Rain Bird 35A, and a cheap plastic sprinkler to represent the parts and the identification. I have a list of the parts included below and This is based on the Rain Bird parts list. I checked the Nelson list and they are not identical, but similar and they basically match. I know that my identification from years ago have changed along the way. Ti...
PJ arm History - Rain Bird Impact Sprinklers
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Rain Bird, designed the PJ arm that we know today. It is the anti-backsplash arm that solves the issues that I experienced in all of my maintenance of our part circle impact sprinklers. The spoon arm that Rain Bird had in the brass sprinklers and of course their newer sprinkler the BlackBird, sent the water to the right side of the sprinkler creating an issue that meant a splash guard was neces...
Impact Sprinkler Compilation Video 3 - one minute each - a slice in time.
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The third of my compilation videos. I did not want to overload one video with all in one video. I hope you will enjoy this one. PLEASE - Subscribe and press that like button, Thank You for watching. Read the Details if you have not already, more good information. Please share your comments as they are welcomed, thank you!
Impact Sprinkler Compilation Video 2 - one minute each - a slice in time.
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Impact Sprinkler Compilation Video 2 - one minute each - a slice in time.
Impact Sprinkler Compilation Video - one minute each - a slice in time.
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Impact Sprinkler Compilation Video - one minute each - a slice in time.
Impact Sprinkler Identification - Do you know the names of the parts?
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Impact Sprinkler Identification - Do you know the names of the parts?
Unexpected Ending! A Box Full of impact Sprinklers
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Unexpected Ending! A Box Full of impact Sprinklers
Champ U61 DP - Brass Impact Sprinkler - Old School Design, modified
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Champ U61 DP - Brass Impact Sprinkler - Old School Design, modified
Experimental Plastic Impact Sprinkler - New modification fix?
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Experimental Plastic Impact Sprinkler - New modification fix?
P5-PJ arm on a BlackBird body Impact Sprinkler, is it possible?
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P5-PJ arm on a BlackBird body Impact Sprinkler, is it possible?
A Modified Gilmour Impact Sprinkler - No Deflector Ma!!!
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A Modified Gilmour Impact Sprinkler - No Deflector Ma!!!
Nylon Washer SUCCESS! - Experimental BlackBird Arm Impact Sprinkler - Watch This Difference!
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Nylon Washer SUCCESS! - Experimental BlackBird Arm Impact Sprinkler - Watch This Difference!
Modified Rain Bird Blackbird brass arm and various parts second modified experiment Impact Sprinkler
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Modified Rain Bird Blackbird brass arm and various parts second modified experiment Impact Sprinkler
Grease, Oil, and Lubes??? - Brass "W" Impact Sprinkler - SU63-D
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Grease, Oil, and Lubes??? - Brass "W" Impact Sprinkler - SU63-D
Plastic Impact Sprinkler - no name - it stops!
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Plastic Impact Sprinkler - no name - it stops!
A "W" brand but do not know who - SU63-D Brass Impact Sprinkler
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A "W" brand but do not know who - SU63-D Brass Impact Sprinkler
BlackBird brass arm Plastic Impact Sprinkler - experiment and modifications
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BlackBird brass arm Plastic Impact Sprinkler - experiment and modifications
Nelson Beta II - Plastic Impact Sprinkler - test number 2
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Nelson Beta II - Plastic Impact Sprinkler - test number 2