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Below ground backflow
Sean Leschber and Justin Wilson describing how to insulate and drain a below ground double check valve on a sprinkler system in Georgetown Texas.
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How to drain a above ground backflow for your sprinkler system
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Sean Leschber and Justin Wilson with American Irrigation in Georgetown tell folks how to drain a RPZ above ground backflow preventer in Georgetown, TX
How to Repair or rebuild a hunter sprinkler control valve
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How to repair or rebuild a hunter sprinkler srv or pgv 1" control valve. Feel free to leave comments on any other control valves you would like to see video on and I'll try to get them run down so I can take a video. If My video helped you get your issue fixed, please leave me a review on my google plus page at the link below! plus.google.com/112982156736384903194/posts?review=1

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  • @dougwille3903
    @dougwille3903 22 дні тому

    Excellent video. Just what I needed to rebuild a Hunter PGV.

  • @joeperras5319
    @joeperras5319 4 місяці тому

    Good now knowledgeable video?

  • @TheGirlInYellowRainCoat
    @TheGirlInYellowRainCoat 6 місяців тому

    Thanks

  • @deadpenguinss
    @deadpenguinss 8 місяців тому

    Did this last year, and my lawn-side ball valve chamber blew out anyway. Luckily, it just so happens when I fully open the valve it covers the hole so I didn't technically need to repair it. I'll be adding insulation this year. Thanks for the video!

  • @TheRossillini
    @TheRossillini 9 місяців тому

    You don’t need to blow out the sprinkler heads?

  • @tomluce1626
    @tomluce1626 9 місяців тому

    Very informative and easy to repair thank you

  • @TheRealAfroRick
    @TheRealAfroRick 10 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this. This is a repair I'm about to take on this afternoon and your video gave me confidence that I'm not about to do something stupid :)

  • @darrenmiller2389
    @darrenmiller2389 Рік тому

    Video is out of focus. :( Sun needs to be behind you.

  • @palacio1342
    @palacio1342 Рік тому

    i would like to kow how to drain the air and what is the open and close position meaning on the selenoid

  • @cwsturgeon
    @cwsturgeon Рік тому

    This video does not cover every case. Not all states and or water providers allow the drain valves. This video was shared in my area and has cause more confusion than help. You should have stated that not all installs are the same.

    • @justinwilson1779
      @justinwilson1779 Рік тому

      Clinton, great point different areas may have different codes and drain valves. The video shows how they are generally installed around Austin, Tx.

  • @MichaelStephenLau
    @MichaelStephenLau Рік тому

    Still has water in pipe. Poor design done here

    • @justinwilson1779
      @justinwilson1779 Рік тому

      Hi Michael. True statement. A below grade drain and isolation valve is definitely better. This is how most valves are installed around Austin Texas so that's why we showed the process like this. I think many installers thinking is it would be better for the pvc to freeze than the entire RP.

    • @MichaelStephenLau
      @MichaelStephenLau Рік тому

      @@justinwilson1779 Yeah, same here in Houston. I’ve considered cutting the pipe and installing a fitting to clear the bottom.

  • @gsftom
    @gsftom Рік тому

    Good plan. Just draining the bfp leads to the bfp freezing on the pressure side. Need to be able to drain both sides down below the ground.

  • @Hotshotutah
    @Hotshotutah Рік тому

    Thank you for the video! Very helpful!

  • @jamescollins8148
    @jamescollins8148 Рік тому

    Hi Justin! Thank You for your video! I have a Hunter PGV! I cleaned the exhaust port and that worked. For one cycle, the next day I go out and the valve box is full of water. I drain it and clear the port again. Same as before, it worked once and the box has water in it again! The water fills the box only when the valve is activated! HELP

  • @johnnybadger4086
    @johnnybadger4086 Рік тому

    It would be nice if the camera was positioned so that we could see what he was referring to. At least he refers to the spring and it's function. This component weakens with time and is frequently the real cause of valves continuing to pass water when they are supposed to be closed. He is right to say replace the essential components if you can get them - the diaphragm and white ring, however, can be cleaned, as long as they show no signs of damage. Always replace the springs if you can get them!

  • @bobk3840
    @bobk3840 Рік тому

    Too much shadow to clearly see what is going on

  • @johnnygarcia3761
    @johnnygarcia3761 Рік тому

    how would you change a diaphragm in a valve box that has debris in the valve body? I want to be able to properly flush a valve without filling the valve box full of water - valve boxes for the most part are not clean and things float around and get sucked back in. How would you properly flush a valve without filling it with water?

  • @bobmiller1929
    @bobmiller1929 2 роки тому

    I rebuilt my valve, replaced the selenoid and it still won't open. It's getting power. Makes a buzzing sound and it can be opened manually.

  • @billking7568
    @billking7568 2 роки тому

    Thanks. This is the kind of instructional video I like to see. Would be good to see you do this in the real world with an existing system!

  • @houstontxluis6585
    @houstontxluis6585 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much, after watching this video it was a piece of cake to fix my system who was leaking.

  • @1125dga
    @1125dga 2 роки тому

    Oh wow very cool I’m in Austin about to prepare for our next winter storm thank you guys for this!

  • @GratefulSeaDog
    @GratefulSeaDog 2 роки тому

    Thanks boys!

  • @joseph-ine452
    @joseph-ine452 2 роки тому

    Ehhhh from Georgie !!!!!!, I’m from pflugie!!! Hi neighbor!!!!!! Nice troubleshooting Thanks

  • @Israyafri10
    @Israyafri10 2 роки тому

    So I just did all steps, and there still water coming out from valve with no pressure at all, but it’s been running for about 20 minutes, is that normal? Does it take long for water to stop running?

    • @justinwilson1779
      @justinwilson1779 Рік тому

      Sorry for the late reply. You likely have fixed it by now but it sounds like the first isolation valve is leaking by.

  • @GrayfinRois
    @GrayfinRois 2 роки тому

    Awesome video. Everything you need to know in two minutes. Great job. Thank you.

  • @SM-ok3sz
    @SM-ok3sz 3 роки тому

    You explained nothing.

  • @navydogsadventures3500
    @navydogsadventures3500 3 роки тому

    Mine squeals when I run the sprinkler, what would be causing this? Hope to hear back! Thanks

  • @networth8754
    @networth8754 3 роки тому

    I replaced a diaphragm on my Hunter SRV 1" Valve due to the fact it was leaking. I installed a new solenoid as well. I removed the old diaphragm which was distorted with a new one and all was fine until the next morning when I woke up and the zone where I replaced the diaphragm was running wide open (all heads) with the sprinkler system shut off (unplugged). Any ideas?

    • @joequillun7790
      @joequillun7790 3 роки тому

      I would guess something failed, (again) with that valve. Even tho you had the electrical portion shut off, the main water valve (I'm assuming) is loading that sprinkler valve, and allowing water past to the zone. Sorry, but you'll have to open it back up. (IMHO) Now I need to open 2 of mine, because they too are leaking. I had to a couple years ago, and didn't replace any parts. Just rinsed them off, and all worked, (for a couple seasons). Now I'll try it again.

    • @networth8754
      @networth8754 3 роки тому

      @@joequillun7790 Thanks Joe. I will give it a shot.

  • @Georgetowntalk
    @Georgetowntalk 3 роки тому

    Great tip, Thank you!!

  • @mickbrown815
    @mickbrown815 3 роки тому

    Justin what is that white ring called where the diaphragm sits? I replaced the solenoid and the diaphragm and I just noticed that some videos showed the ring and my SRV valve did not have that when I removed it? I’m wondering if that is what’s causing that particular zone to continue to run🤔

    • @TG-zq6bq
      @TG-zq6bq 3 роки тому

      Definitely. That ring missing means the water is flowing straight from the pump to the zone

  • @rolandmcgee6582
    @rolandmcgee6582 4 роки тому

    Good instructions. Very informative

  • @poppigee9760
    @poppigee9760 4 роки тому

    I did this and my hunter pgp head still leaks while system is off. I replaced the diaphragm twice, then replaced the top half and still leaks. Any suggestions? Oh yeah I took the sprinkler head off and water is still flowing through line.

    • @bobsempires
      @bobsempires 4 роки тому

      It's easier to and cheaper to just buy a new one rather than trying to revive one that still leaks after failed repair. Also it's worth checking quality of water in water supply, rusty water likes to degrade seals lot faster than usual.

    • @poppigee9760
      @poppigee9760 4 роки тому

      @@bobsempires thx

  • @glockman1727ak47
    @glockman1727ak47 4 роки тому

    When you say it'll even dentation on the seat can you actually show it in the video? Since this is a video format. that would be really helpful to actually see what you're talking about especially where you have the valve out and it's not in a sprinkler box and you should be able to easily show it in a video format.

  • @gabrieldiaz2879
    @gabrieldiaz2879 4 роки тому

    My question was answered within the first minute of the video. "Are they interchangeable"...............you are "The Dude"!!!!! Thank You

  • @vicdyer9422
    @vicdyer9422 4 роки тому

    Have a much older system with screw on top but video was still helpful

  • @ricardocuevas7815
    @ricardocuevas7815 4 роки тому

    I know this video was 5yrs ago but GREAT info. Very well done. Helped me out alot. THANK YOU.

  • @benderprofessionalservices9018
    @benderprofessionalservices9018 4 роки тому

    I have 1 sprinkler that has been running for two days. How do I know which valve it is connected to. I tried running the zones but I think it is in a zone I don’t use anymore since we installed a pool. Can I just cap off the sprinkler and not use it?

  • @johnthompson9561
    @johnthompson9561 4 роки тому

    B

  • @m.l2321
    @m.l2321 4 роки тому

    Bad lighting, had no idea what you did

  • @conniecarter3848
    @conniecarter3848 4 роки тому

    Justin, I replaced the valve inserts and the solenoid on a Hunter valve. It solved the problem for that zone, but now the other 3 zones don't come on (they worked before). What did I do wrong?

  • @georgewilliams4817
    @georgewilliams4817 5 років тому

    thanks

  • @pumpkinpeanut1
    @pumpkinpeanut1 5 років тому

    HI Justin. I took my 3/4 above ground Hunter anti siphon valve apart to clean it and to make sure that there wasn't any debris causing issues. My valve would NOT close and the second valve opened when the second one was supposed to start. I noticed that both valves were trying to spray water at the same time. While I had the valve open I took my compressor to clean out any debris that might be clogging the ports. I noticed that 2 very small screen fell out of the valve! I do not know where those tiny screen are supposed to be placed back into the valve! They're about the size of my nail on my pinky finger! I checked out the solenoid with a small battery and it operates correctly. Any ideas on why that valve would not close when it was programmed to close?

  • @malcolmbaker3737
    @malcolmbaker3737 5 років тому

    Great! Didn't think I could just change out the parts! Harris County ,TX

  • @Patrick1244
    @Patrick1244 5 років тому

    Great advice. I’m sure it’ll save me a few hours You

  • @milcmaster
    @milcmaster 5 років тому

    thanks it helped

  • @arthurvin2937
    @arthurvin2937 5 років тому

    The old valve doesn't have flow control right? I don't like my pressure, and I found older version installed which doesn't have flow control knob. Does it mean old valve just runs at maximum flow all the time?

    • @justinwilson1779
      @justinwilson1779 5 років тому

      Hi Arthur, that's correct full flow without the flow control.

  • @jayvila1337
    @jayvila1337 5 років тому

    Will Lowe's or home depot have these on shelf??

    • @justinwilson1779
      @justinwilson1779 5 років тому

      I've seen them in my local HD store. www.homedepot.com/p/Hunter-Industries-1-in-PGV-Electric-Flow-Control-Female-Threaded-Valve-PGV-101G/202067941

    • @jayvila1337
      @jayvila1337 5 років тому

      @@justinwilson1779 thanks again. Big help

  • @jayvila1337
    @jayvila1337 5 років тому

    Hey justin, thanks for the video. I have one question. I'm replacing the o ring I have the right size and everything. But the plastic screw on doesn't tight up at all. Am I missing something???. It still leaks. But I know it's not screwed on properly. Need help. Thanks.

    • @justinwilson1779
      @justinwilson1779 5 років тому

      Hi Jay. It sounds like the solenoid is giving you trouble. Those plastic threads sure can strip out. We generally swap the whole top of the valve to prevent these types of issues. You should be able to get a new valve to gut for parts for under $20 which IMO would be your best bet. Hope that helps.

    • @jayvila1337
      @jayvila1337 5 років тому

      @@justinwilson1779 thank you. So it's better off getting the top part of the valve and replacing it..thanks again

  • @fdman3
    @fdman3 5 років тому

    Great instructional video thanks for the help.

  • @AJCoReTV
    @AJCoReTV 6 років тому

    Zone 1 seeps water through the heads for few seconds each time start/run a diff zone. Does that mean zone 1 diaphragm needs replacing? Or something else needs replacing? Help