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Sprinkler wiring using grease packs and grease nuts
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Sprinkler wiring using grease packs and grease nuts
Sprinkler valve wiring (multiple sprinkler boxes)
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Sprinkler valve wiring (multiple sprinkler boxes)
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Nice video ! Great tips
That just dumbed it down for me!
Hi if my solenoid is new and has 2 black wires how can you tell Wich one is the common? If it’s facing me is it the left or right side I’m just trying to swap over from a champion solenoid to a lawn genie type
Since a solenoid is an electro magnet, it doesn’t matter which way you wire them unless it is a battery operated timer. In that case it would need an entirely different solenoid. If your timer plugs into a wall socket or it is hard wired, you can wire the common to either wire and use the leftover wire as the control wire.
@@cupchanger thank you so much for info👍
What if they’re was too valves in the back yard instead of one?
It be nice if they built water values with built in unions. Only issue I suggest. Put union nuts closest to value. I have had a number of nuts Crack in extreme weather. This way you can easily switch out nut side of union with station. Especially in very tie spaces.
Excellent advice.
So just blatantly ignore the manufacturer's instructions on the 1/4" twist huh?
I have 2 different colored wire bundles . White for front yard and black for back yard . I cannot get the rear yard valves to turn on. I am using the white wires from both bundles ( as the common wires ). My Orbit timer has no screws, but has little plastic push tabs that rock or toggle where you can insert the wire up into a hole beneath the little plastic toggles. The wires come loose at times ! I purchased this timer 3 months ago at Home Depot. What do you recommend ? I am using Rainbird valves 3/4 inch .
You can use a short common jumper wire about 3 inches long to connect to the clock, then wire all 3 common wires together with a small wire nut. This will ensure a solid connection. The valves you have chosen are a good choice. If you are still having trouble you will have to troubleshoot with a multimeter. You want to check that you are getting voltage from the controller while the back yard stations are supposed to be running. It is low voltage AC somewhere between 22 and 55 volts. You can also check the ohms through the common wire and each station wire to ensure there isn’t a brake in the line.
Thank you
But it has provided enough flexibility for the pipes to move around! Glued stuff has much less flexibility! I think you need a 2nd thought!
Everyone has their own opinion. I have seen them fail all too often causing costly repairs to infrastructure as a result. Feel free to use them, but they are not my fitting of choice.
What is it you have there with all those fittings. Never seen that before.
Legend! Quick and easy to follow and straight to the point, been putting off connecting the 3 solenoids in my backyard for a week or two & ready to tackle it now!👍🏼
You are absolutely confusing
Made sense to me. There's a common wire that are connected together, and then individual wire from control to each individual sprinkler. He had 2.
Is this di-electric grease on the grease caps? Also, can I just insert wires inside the grease caps, then twist the wires or can that cause the wires to not work from the copper ends being greased. Or should I just twist the wires before inserting them inside the grease plugs and continue twisting the wires with the grease cap.
This is improper. Simple easy solution with the same result is to leave your timer on, let it cycle as normal. Water supply has been turned off and water will drain the same as he is intending. In the spring, all you do is turn water on.
Also that I hope me lot
Why do a video without a damn tripod
well then what is the good option?
I would opt for using a slip fix or slip couplings. PVC is flexible enough to bend the pipe upwards and force it together if you are using couplings. You just have to dig back far enough to allow it to bend. The slip fix is easier to use for a first time repair or DIY.
OMG thank you! Ours did not come with a manual and the quick reference guide has very little detail. This was so helpful!
Thank you thank you, your video saved me $450 installers were asking me for this job.
Does it matter which of the 2 wires from the valve connect to the common wire or the zone wire?
Nope, it is an elector magnet, so no matter which way it is wired it still works as a magnet.
@@cupchanger Thanks man. I set it up and it works
What if I can't get the arrows to work
That usually means the clock is going bad, or at least the faceplate is. If it is new enough to have a wifi module you may be able to access the programming online. Otherwise you may be stuck getting a new clock.
Does a new clock mean replacing the whole box I found one on Amazon for 129.00 but don't know how to wire it
Most likely you will have to replace the whole box. I can’t diagnose since I am not there, so I could be wrong.
Best practice is to give a slight turn after pushing if in all the way and then hold it for a few seconds, I'm sure the way you showed would work fine but it's better to spread the sealant so that it's covered evenly when bonding
I used to do the same thing until I got PVC weld certified. That is where I learned that twisting is an outdated practice that can weaken the weld by rippling the PVC where it comes in contact with the joint. It won’t make any difference on joints 2 inches and smaller, but it can cause larger pipe welds to fail.
Great Video, building one to be above ground instead in the Ground.
does it matter which of the red wires from the valves goes to the white common wire, the solenoid has on/off on the top and i assume each of the wires is for that specific function
No it doesn’t matter. The solenoid is just an electric magnet that pulls a plunger up out of the valve body, no matter which way it is wired it is still a magnet. The on and off is a directional rotation that accomplices the same action.
Can you cut the funny pipe, and connect it to more funny pipe to make it longer?? I’m Moving a sprinkler head now and just need more distance
Yes you will need a barbed coupler, then you will be able to push another piece of funny pipe onto it. Here is a lint to one on Amazon. You will find them cheaper at the hardware store. www.amazon.com/Toro-53273-Coupling-Sprinkler-10-Pack/dp/B000DCN8UO/ref=asc_df_B000DCN8UO?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80127027724177&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583726553958253&psc=1
@@cupchanger I appreciate it! This is perfect. Thank you!
Where is the other video where u run a separate set of wiring that u refer to at start of this video
Where can I get the app?
The app is now only on Apple devices through the AppStore. However, you can visit my website for most of the same information. Sprinklersystemcalculator.com
Ratchet cutters are notorious for cracking existing / older PVC and CPVC pipes. Some instead use a pipe / tube cutter with an enclosed metal cutting wheel (generally used for copper pipe), scoring the plastic pipe initially, and then tightening the tool grip several times by turning the cutter handle, after the grip becomes looser with a couple of revolutions of the tool. The pipe cutter with the metal wheel is thought to apply less force on the older pipe and is said to generally give a clean cut.
Where can you purchase Unions, Home Depot said they didn’t have them
Ewing irrigation, Sprinkler Supply and most plumbing supply locations. I don’t purchase from Home Depot if at all possible. They are generally not contractor grade parts.
Mister pressure relief valve, there great at the end of the line on my patio misting system in the winter time to prevent pipe from cracking, you can use this little brass fitting at the end of the main water line of your manifold or do what I did and put it at the lowest point of your pvc line and watch it piss out when timer turns off. Just seems to be such a waste of water. Figuring way to reuse water and pump back to plants
That’s why I keep it in her longer so I don’t get pushed back
You can use schedule 40 and schedule 80 gray together
Wait a minute he’s using ABS cement. The primer sounds right and looks right but it’s supposed to be PVC cement not ABS he’s working with PVC not ABS. Did I miss something?
Is 16 AWG "marine wire" good for sprinklers? Wasn't sure if all 16 AWG wire are created equal. Thank you!
Most home grade sprinkler wire is 18 gauge single strand wire, so the marine wire is of adequate gauge, but it is likely multi strand. While I can’t give you advice on this specific wire. I have seen home sprinkler timer systems run on all kinds of wire, and they work fine, but it is probably not recommended. The recommended wire to use is direct burial 16-18 gauge for short distances and direct burial 12-14 gauge for most commercial applications.
so one wire from all valves goes to the common and the other wires get a different wire? does the color matter ?
Sorry for the late reply. Yes you are correct, and the color doesn’t matter. Basically for each solenoid you use 1 wire (white) to supply power to all the solenoid, and the other wire is the trigger to turn it on and off.
question why do they pu metal pipes for the preventor ?
For stability and rigidity, it doesn’t have to be plumbed in galvanized pipes, but helps to keep it from getting damaged.
Nice video. Informative, no annoying background music, to the point with pertinent details included. Thanks!
Is there anyway that you can release your app for android? I can't seem to find a working version for android, only iphone, and it seems like it would be very useful.
Was wondering when irrigation was going to start using unions?
Why not use a 2 valve manifold?
Because the parts are not consistent across all markets. These parts are more readily available regardless of where you are in the world. I have nothing against manifolds.
That's when the customer wants it done cheaper
you connected 3 wires? what was that other black wire?
Can be used only in sprinkler systems depending how many sprinkler heads in each zone loses pressure. After the valve closes, it loses pressure and heads retreat no pressure. Doesn't stress this type of coupling compression. I really don't recommend using the direct line to the house. Definitely will fail in days.
We have it on a sprinkler line, and it's been working for over 10 years. Now we want to cap the sprinkler line, any idea howw to losen that part to cap it?
bro keep your box clean!! :)
Congratulations now you have flow restriction on that head
i always put vaseline on the threads they go in all the way and tape aint needed
I wouldn’t do that. You’ll strain the threads and they will fail over time. 1/2 turn past finger tight.
why r plumbers always depressed
Great video, very informative !
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No way. Even if "designed to drain" any water that freezes will crack the system. Maybe this guy has no issue but good luck following this advice