Sprinkler System Main Line Filter Install
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- Опубліковано 12 тра 2022
- Step-by-step on how to install a main line filter to your sprinkler system. In this video we remove the old, outdated mainline filter and replace it with a new filter that allows for easy access to the filter for ease of cleaning and also allows one to be able to easily hookup a compressor to winterize the entire system when the time comes at the end of the season. Adapt was is shown here to your given situation. You may want to use a slip-fix when doing it and if so check out our other video that shows how to use those. Mainline filters are usually used when a sprinkler system is using secondary or pressurized irrigation water. The filter helps ensure that any debris that might come through the water line is filtered here before passing to other parts of the sprinkler system and possibly causing issues further down the system or the sprinkler system to malfunction such as at the manifold / vales or clog the filters at the individual heads. It is best to install it as close to the beginning of the sprinkler system and have it housed in a sprinkler box that is easily accessible. Hope this helps with your sprinkler system endeavors and leave a comment below to let us know if this helped you or if you have any other questions leave those in the comments as well!
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This video is great! Alex asked my first question about the direction of the filter (up or down). I just purchased the Amiad and pulled out the instructions saying it needs to be pointed downwards. I’m so relieved it doesn’t. Thank you for answering.
Second question: Can I use the flush ball valve on the filter cap to attach a garden hose to? It looks like a hose could be connected to it. That was the main reason I bought this particular filter.
Each brand of filter might have different requirements. The threads are a little different than hose bibs and most likely will need an adapter to connect to a hose.
@@thesprinklerchannel Thank you!
Thanks for this video! Shouldn't the filter body be pointing down from the pipe? This is where all the gunk collects
The filter body can be pointed in any direction, as 100% of the water will have to pass through the filter before going on to the rest of the system. I prefer up for ease of access and connections for winterization. If you feel like it needs to be flushed without the filter, you can just open it up and remove the filter and flush it. Hope this helps!
@@thesprinklerchannel thank you!
Yes, the installation manual says to point it down.
I think I need a FULL video of how to start from step 1 and end with step X to make sense of these things - I am going to be installing Rainbird system on my yard - but since I have never done it, I am not even sure why you would want to attach to the City water Pipe - is that what you did? I would have just attached it from a Hosebib?
There will be high dynamic flow losses through a hose bib, especially the small diameter pipe leading up to it. You need about 30psi at the nozzle. Sometimes more.
The installation manual says to not put teflon tape on the threads to the ball valve. You used male adapters which is an inferior part compared to a Sch 80 threaded nipple.
You are right in that the schedule80 is much stronger than scheduler40 but I believe the psi rating is plenty sufficient for given psi. Teflon is on ball valve is just my preference.
@@thesprinklerchannel The psi rating is not the issue. The issue is the movement of the ground causing stress on the threads and cracking at the threads. The male adapter is not strong.
What is the brand of the filter you are using?
Don’t remember off the top of my head. I’ll try and look it up and post again here soon.
what is the name of the new filter you installed? Mine just cracked.
It’s the main line filter. Are you wanting the brand?
It's an Amiad Super 1"
Where did you buy your filter?
Sprinkler supply in Utah
Thanks I needed to replace mine and found one at Grainger in West Valley City.
I'm looking to replace my old spin down filter just like you did here. But all the Y filters I have found are not designed to be under constant pressure. Do you have any recommendations?
That’s strange. I would go to your local sprinkler supply store and they should have these.
It's an Amiad Super 1" that is rated for 150 psi constant pressure.
Y strainer need to go down not up
Either way works 👍🏼 typically found on side or up in Utah - allows one to connect for winterizing sprinkler systems.
Does it matter what direction filter is ?
The actual filter no , the housing to it shows the flow direction and that matters.
@@thesprinklerchannel I don't see a direction....the pressure regulator has a direction but I see no direction on housing
I think I have it backwards
But it works....I mean I get water
I couldn't leave it alone. Plus I had small drip in one connection 😟. Took it off , not too bad actually because I had drip line attached. There is an arrow. Replaced it correctly and no drip.
I don't know why the first time I do anything I do it backwards.