How To Install The Most Advanced DIY Irrigation System

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  • @DaHaiZhu
    @DaHaiZhu 2 місяці тому +94

    FYI: This product is Cloud-Based. Meaning it is only usable as long as the company supports it. If they go out of business or decide to drop support, you've then got a lot of bricks planted in your yard.

    • @Nelo390
      @Nelo390 2 місяці тому +23

      Thanks for posting this. Cloud based things that shouldn't be cloud based are the bane of my existence.

    • @martyb3783
      @martyb3783 2 місяці тому +13

      Thanks for this information. Cloud based means deal breaker for me.

    • @BloodAsp
      @BloodAsp 2 місяці тому +8

      Smart products can either be home assistant compatable, regular old just working products, or in the trash bin imo.

    • @frijoli9579
      @frijoli9579 2 місяці тому +5

      Deal breaker for me!

    • @MichaelMior
      @MichaelMior 2 місяці тому +3

      Ugh. That's disappointing. Nothing wrong with being connected to the cloud for convenience. But it should still be otherwise fully functional with no cloud access at all.

  • @teknologyguy5638
    @teknologyguy5638 2 місяці тому +14

    Would have liked to have seen you show the watering actually taking place and how it handles short and far distances with a single head.

    • @martyb3783
      @martyb3783 2 місяці тому

      I would liked to have seen in in operation as well.

    • @wojtek-33
      @wojtek-33 2 місяці тому +1

      He shows it tracing around obstacles at 15:15

    • @StonyAcresEstate
      @StonyAcresEstate 2 місяці тому

      No kidding, why not show it in action?

  • @chrispontiga
    @chrispontiga 2 місяці тому

    Nice to see you becoming a lawn guy. I considered Irrigreen when I installed my irrigation system, but found its cost way beyond reasonable and its performance when starting grass from seed as suboptimal. In comparison I spent under $200 in parts for my front and back yards, including pipe, anti-siphon valves, heads, and fittings. Irrigreen can work well for established grass, but it can be too slow/water falling too hard for germinating seed. To germinate seed, you need to keep the seed moist for 7-21 days depending on the grass type. That’s a light mist every few hours. For my system that’s 1 minute every 90 mins. But you can’t do that with the slow speed that Irrigreen operates. The seeds may dry up before the entire yard is done with its previous cycle. Also, the water falls very hard in comparison to a traditional spray head. Seed will end up moving around when it’s hit by the water and you end up with patchy germination coverage. Growing from seed is a challenge. Once the grass is established, the Irrigreen may be good option.

  • @stephenmiller6690
    @stephenmiller6690 2 місяці тому +1

    My wifi sprinkler ontroller was like $250. Controls the 4 circuits in my yards system great. From anywhere. Unless you have you have a gigantic yard you don't need heads that can spray 60 feet.

  • @droko9
    @droko9 2 місяці тому +2

    I installed a similar setup when I moved into my house, but instead of those smart sprinkler heads I just sprinkled drout resistant grass seed. Cost me about $50 to install and about $0 per year in water cost

  • @bigkenny66
    @bigkenny66 2 місяці тому +3

    That copper would split wide open here in North Central Texas, so it has to be heat taped and insulated or have a heated enclosure built around it.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 місяці тому

      It would here in Illinois as well, I will need to blow out the irrigation lines with air to winterize in the Fall.

  • @RodHartzell
    @RodHartzell 2 місяці тому +2

    I have a garden irrigation project in mind. While this isn't the same purpose it was still a very informative and thought-provoking video. Thank you.

  • @larrygwinn6649
    @larrygwinn6649 2 місяці тому

    I design and install sprinkler system. The one thing I saw that you did was run your trencher over your utility markings. Where I leave you have to dig by hand and find the utility.

  • @JonDecker
    @JonDecker 23 дні тому

    Neat stuff. I wish a system like this operated at 2-4gpm and 30psi. Those of us in old pump-fed systems will have to continue hoping an alternative to grass solves the watering needs.

  • @markkempton4579
    @markkempton4579 2 місяці тому +1

    I would have no problem with the irrigation lines, but I'd need to hire out a new spigot through the foundation. The bigger issue is we have to have a separate water meter installed for irrigation to get a water-only rate or you're stuck paying sewage fees (2x the water rate) on all that water just running into your grass (and you get to pay the city's inspector to approve it!). When I priced it out ten years ago, that was close to $1000 between the meter, the labor and the inspection. I decided dormant grass in July and August were fine with me. Less mowing. LOL

  • @martyb3783
    @martyb3783 2 місяці тому +4

    Very interesting. Its always a good idea to tape the communications cable so that it is under the piping before you cover it up. That way you are less likely to cut it if you have to dig near your piping. Anyway, love the idea, hate that it is cloud based. I wont buy it unless it can be controlled and managed locally.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 місяці тому +1

      That is a good tip on the cable. Thanks for the feedback!

  • @justinjones9255
    @justinjones9255 2 місяці тому +1

    Keep in mind that when you go to plant your grass seed, the Irrigreen tends to wash out the seed about a foot or so from the head because of the lowermost stream is relatively high pressure.

  • @joetoner8848
    @joetoner8848 2 місяці тому +41

    Pay no attention to the 150 geese that cross the road behind me😂

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 місяці тому +1

      😂

    • @DMUSA536
      @DMUSA536 2 місяці тому

      😂😂

    • @rippinstock
      @rippinstock 2 місяці тому +1

      To your point can you redo the ending. The geese have distracted me 5 times now.

    • @philshock3805
      @philshock3805 2 місяці тому

      They're cute and all ... until you realize the goose poop mess they leave behind. lol

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 місяці тому

      @@philshock3805 oh yeah, path of destruction for sure 💩

  • @philshock3805
    @philshock3805 2 місяці тому +8

    A $5 brass water jet nozzle attached to a garden hose would've made quick work going under that sidewalk. My irrigation system was super simple and super cheap .... rain. It seems to be on the fritz at the moment but that just means less mowing so I still consider it a win. 🤣
    In all seriousness, the cost of this system would be nothing compared to the yearly water bill that would accompany it. I have a neighbor who paid $5k to have a sophisticated sprinkler system installed (about a half acre of yard). He ran it on alternating days for a month. Loved it and loved to brag about it ... until he received a water bill that was $700 higher than usual. Hasn't turned it on since and that was 7 years ago.

    • @y.w.6243
      @y.w.6243 2 місяці тому

      $700 for just turning on the system? That’s crazy

  • @jim9520
    @jim9520 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video. I would do it all myself. I probably would use all pex type A pipe.

  • @tiko722
    @tiko722 2 місяці тому

    This is a pretty cool system and I will be watching for your honest updates, like it was mentioned there are a few channels that have the system installed but no follow-ups which is a yellow caution flag for me.

  • @slowguy56
    @slowguy56 2 місяці тому

    I do some small scale home irr systems as part of my handyman jobs in Tucson, AZ were deep freezes are rare. Hence, depth of piping is less critical. I don't know your codes, since I didn't do this type of work when I still lived in Chicago area. Anyway, seems like 8 to 10" depth is somewhat shallow for the Chicago deep and lengthy freezes there, even if drained in Winter.

    • @slowguy56
      @slowguy56 2 місяці тому

      Also, seems like cloud based is an unnecessary luxury if you live in the home. Only thing it adds is the convenience of control from anywhere. I can only see the point if it was a rental property.

  • @dougy6881
    @dougy6881 2 місяці тому

    It should be overlapped the head to head coverage by state rules, also eliminating dry spots cause by wind. blowing. Thanks

  • @5sunny01
    @5sunny01 5 днів тому

    First of thank you so much, I always learn so much from your videos, secondly, can you please make the video on how to install the back flow , I will be adding a line from my basement same as yours. Thirdly, I saw so many bad reviews on irrigreen heads going bad, is it still the case? I am about to make the order taking the advantage of Black Friday deal . Please reply asap if possible

  • @donhgr
    @donhgr 2 місяці тому +2

    For my area we use poly pipe and a copper with solder only back flow setup . I believe like many plumbers and contractors that press pipe joints are guaranteed to eventually leak.

  • @MickeyGreen-f1s
    @MickeyGreen-f1s Місяць тому

    Thank you and informative. I am thinking about this system. I think people underrate the water saving value. That said there are the disadvantages mentioned. My question involves the sidewalk strip you mentioned. Does the system allow multiple passes so you caan only water the strip? In your case is the side walk watered?

  • @RaffBuilding
    @RaffBuilding 2 місяці тому

    I would definitely take this project on myself. BTW, I also need to reno our horrible lawn.

  • @woodrowwilliams1812
    @woodrowwilliams1812 27 днів тому

    Does the volume of water change as the head points in different directions?

  • @Legellan
    @Legellan 2 місяці тому +2

    15:38 watch out for those Canadian Special Forces Cobra Chickens back there

  • @AdamS-lh2ug
    @AdamS-lh2ug 2 місяці тому

    A $20 garden auger for your drill makes undermining that sidewalk rather easy especially if you can find a use for it besides just going under 1 sidewalk.

  • @rossa7215
    @rossa7215 2 місяці тому

    We had a system installed with 5 zones, approx 16 heads, for $2,600, all in.
    $3,000 for a DIY is waay expensive. And trenching is hard.

  • @larryseibold4287
    @larryseibold4287 Місяць тому

    Clever but how does the system get uniform coverage from the center of a square or polygon? Does the rate of rotation change as the edge gets closer and/or the water at various radiuses (head orifices) change with angle)? Most systems work with head to head irrigation to get close to uniform (same inches per hour edge to edge +/- 15%).

  • @sunnybreeze8673
    @sunnybreeze8673 2 місяці тому +3

    Excellent and informative! TY

  • @billk8780
    @billk8780 2 місяці тому

    Those Canada geese will just love your new, lush grass yard! Great video!

  • @jmcguire56
    @jmcguire56 2 місяці тому

    I did my own irrigation system to cover 3k sq ft. 28 heads in 4 zones. Something I question is going from 3/4" copper to 1" PVC. Won't your flow or pressure be affected going up in size?

  • @biffhenderson1144
    @biffhenderson1144 2 місяці тому

    I want a system where each head independently detects soil moisture in its area and throttles back runtime based on snapshot soil moisture prior to the scheduled run.

  • @thomasgriffin4714
    @thomasgriffin4714 2 місяці тому +1

    No PVC primer before the glue?

  • @hassanbazzi3545
    @hassanbazzi3545 2 місяці тому +3

    This is a serious job that I know I would mess up measurably without help. You have explained it very well but it would be overwhelming to do myself. Very interesting and informative. Thank you for sharing

  • @nickk05281982
    @nickk05281982 2 місяці тому

    Make sure to spot it if your close they can inaccurate and you will still pay the bill.

  • @AjaxTx_
    @AjaxTx_ 2 місяці тому

    Doing the backflow by myself. The company quoted me 800 to do it

  • @dynamiscr
    @dynamiscr 2 місяці тому

    My man!!!! This is my next project!! Thanks so much!!!

  • @chrisklupenger4999
    @chrisklupenger4999 2 місяці тому

    Why did you use a 1.25” valve rather than 1” since you were already at that size?

  • @VSLComputers
    @VSLComputers 2 місяці тому

    Are you concerned about the elements harming the communication line ran underground without conduit?

  • @rayb5207
    @rayb5207 2 місяці тому

    I have looked at this system. Interesting tech but pricy. I am not clear on the wiring. I assume the solenoid is at the head. Are all heads in series on the same cable? Are the heads addressable so they only run one at a time? I will be looking for follow up videos.

  • @narlycharley
    @narlycharley 2 місяці тому +1

    I really love your videos, but do have to comment on the lawn one. If lawns were not cut super short, drenched in herbicides and pesticides, didn’t use ground cover like clover, etc., we wouldn’t need irrigation.

    • @gilbes1139
      @gilbes1139 2 місяці тому +1

      Clover is a terrible ground cover. It dies back in winter, so in spring you have a muddy mess prone to erosion. It fails at doing the job of a lawn.

  • @aaron74
    @aaron74 2 місяці тому

    Very nice system, I had no idea such an irrigation product existed. That's awesome how it distributes water economically and efficiently. How did you get that steady bird's eye footage (4:30) of you going around your yard? Is that just a super steady drone?

  • @greekboydinos
    @greekboydinos 2 місяці тому

    i would totally just diy the whole thing myself. ain’t nobody need a plumber when they got you showing ‘em how to get the job done

  • @r5k8p9
    @r5k8p9 2 місяці тому

    One downside to systems like these is that in areas where water is a premium the scheduling coefficient, the efficiency of the water being put on the turf, is not as high as simple rotors or multi-stream nozzles. If you are into tech they are super cool but are difficult to justify in the warmer/drier climates. Basically one will use more water for the same quality of turf.

    • @baxt1412
      @baxt1412 2 місяці тому

      It knows the flow rate so it knows how many inches of water it’s putting out over its programmed area so how does it use MORE water? They report it uses less also because there’s less waste for example hitting side walks, trees, bushes etc

    • @r5k8p9
      @r5k8p9 2 місяці тому

      @@baxt1412 The efficiency in above ground irrigation is determined by the driest area, generally the driest 5% versus the rest of the irrigated area. In other words if I have to water the driest area X minutes to get the appropriate amount of water for the turf then I am over watering the rest of the turf by X times the scheduling coefficient. With high end golf rotors that is generally a scheduling coefficient of 1.1 or 10% extra watering. With residential the efficiency is not that good but sort of close. These types of rotors generally do not have excellent efficiency and are significantly higher scheduling coefficient. Regarding sidewalks that may very well be true but a well designed system should be minimal. Agreed that not all systems are well designed. Trees and bushes will cause a problem with any system, this system still throws water in a straight line so they cause problems with all systems.

    • @baxt1412
      @baxt1412 2 місяці тому

      @@r5k8p9 good info to think about especially as I was thinking these and was thinking one head for two areas in my front but one has significantly more shade and likely would need less water. So I’d have to modify
      have you seen these in action? They go around trees and landscape beds etc. multi point polygon shape including essentially curves when you add in enough polygon points

  • @automotive1485
    @automotive1485 2 місяці тому +3

    How do you winterize it?

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 місяці тому +1

      Blow it out air for the PVC and I also drain down the water line going out to the vacuum break valve on the side of the house.

    • @automotive1485
      @automotive1485 2 місяці тому

      @@EverydayHomeRepairs please do a video on it as well. Great work 👍🏽.

  • @MinzhaoLiu
    @MinzhaoLiu 2 місяці тому

    A question not related to this video, but related to irrigation system: I am trying to find my sprinkler valves which were not marked/ buried underneath the ground. I used some wire detector like 'kolsol f02' , however it's hit and miss, was able to find some zones but not the others. Any suggestions?

    • @r5k8p9
      @r5k8p9 2 місяці тому

      There are products that make the solenoid chatter, cycling quickly. They are somewhat costly for a one time use. Look for Armada and Tempo products. There are others and even some irrigation controllers that have this feature. I have never used one so I am unsure how well they work on valves that are truly "hidden".

  • @robertt8273
    @robertt8273 2 місяці тому +2

    Why did you go up ti 1 1/4" for the shut off valve and not just 1" shut off? Why the increase? Seems like overkill since you already went from 3/4" to 1" pipe.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 місяці тому +1

      I couldn't find the right PVC fitting to get to 1" NPT with a 1" PVC shut off for the sprinkler flexible hose. That is why I made the increase to 1 1/4".

    • @robertt8273
      @robertt8273 2 місяці тому +1

      @@EverydayHomeRepairs Must have been a Home Depot parts trip. I use to install sprinkler systems part time for friends and NEVER. could I get every part at one store. Something was always out of stock. Thank goodness I live in Fort Lauderdale and have 4 HDs within 10 miles of me but it is such a pain. I kind of figured what you say but thought maybe there was a special reason. Thank you for all you do!!!

  • @jonathanwilliams1641
    @jonathanwilliams1641 2 місяці тому +1

    Great Video.

  • @StonyAcresEstate
    @StonyAcresEstate 2 місяці тому

    Can we see it in action?

  • @michaelbelle4702
    @michaelbelle4702 2 місяці тому

    Nice video. Love the canadian's in end.😅

  • @Bella-nv2yp
    @Bella-nv2yp 2 місяці тому

    On your video moment 15 min 36 sec bunch of your neighbors highly likely looking for water leak 😜

  • @jje984
    @jje984 Місяць тому

    After going to the effort to nuke the lawn I'm curious why you didn't rototill the whole thing and add some topsoil before you put in the pipes.

  • @TIFFINJJ
    @TIFFINJJ 2 місяці тому +16

    It’s nice when you don’t have to pay for them. A lot of UA-cam channels are pushing this company.

    • @FutureDeadpool
      @FutureDeadpool 2 місяці тому

      Yeah that sprinkler head is probably $300 - $500 each

    • @NorCalNiche
      @NorCalNiche 2 місяці тому +1

      @@FutureDeadpooland can definitely be knocked off for $50-100

    • @codybaker36
      @codybaker36 2 місяці тому

      @@NorCalNicheyour better off installing a traditional sprinkler system at that point. Not only that, if one breaks. I have to spend another 500 dollars to get a replacement when I can go to the hardware store and pick one up just under 5 bucks.

  • @unperrier5998
    @unperrier5998 2 місяці тому

    I'd do all DIY including plumbing

  • @brianl5631
    @brianl5631 2 місяці тому +4

    The Goose delegation of the HOA wants to inspect your work.

  • @davidwayneprins
    @davidwayneprins 2 місяці тому +1

    Way overpriced with too many points of failure IMHO. I'll stick with traditional zone valves and gear drive heads.
    Curious why you didn't use Poly Pipe that is more common for sprinkler systems in the upper Midwest (I know you're somewhere around Chicago). Seems frost heave in the winter could snap the PVC. Speaking of which, how do you plan on draining the system in the winter especially since the feeder lines are pressurized at all times?
    As for going under the sidewalk, what I did for landscape light wiring was get a piece of galvanized and then attach a garden hose adapter on one end and a miniature version of an old firehose nozzle on the other.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 місяці тому

      I browsed for it quickly at the big box stores and only saw 1/2" but I wanted to run 1" for this project so just went with PVC.

  • @ankuryadav4995
    @ankuryadav4995 Місяць тому

    13:52 Deja Vu

  • @ltdees2362
    @ltdees2362 2 місяці тому +4

    😛 The cost of the sprinkler heads are ridiculously overpriced...$ 278 per head !? come on dude, my Rainbird pop ups are $6 bucks, my six station controller is $99 on sale...I like some of your projects, but this is a budget buster out of the gate...
    1 head .. 1 cable .. 1 controller 2k 🤣

  • @farquadshmoogle9120
    @farquadshmoogle9120 2 місяці тому

    Don't really think the 'overlap' is so bad as to pay $3000 for an irrigation system. That $3000 would be the extra water on water bill for next 20 yrs.

  • @dus10dnd
    @dus10dnd 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh, hopefully you aren't planning to water your freshly seeded lawn with the Irrigreen system! That thing will wash out your seed, badly.
    EDIT: Oh, and you should have gravel underneath of your heads and the bottoms of your boxes.

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 місяці тому

      Man, I totally agree. It is not helping for sure 🤦‍♂️

  • @brucesimpson8579
    @brucesimpson8579 2 місяці тому +2

    Video bombed by a bunch of geese.

  • @Jzak25
    @Jzak25 2 місяці тому

    You lose me at the pressure gauge.

  • @rheticus6673
    @rheticus6673 2 місяці тому +4

    Everything wrong with "smart homes gadgets. $250 heads!! cloud based!! 2 wire control!! The system being $3,300 is ridiculous. I could price out a standard system for that with trencher rentals, maybe even labor. God forbid any of those heads get hit by a mower or the neighbors kid, the company goes under, or worst still lightning fries 3000 dollars worth of equipment. I assumed this system was stupid expensive, but knowing the points of failure, it is also RETARDED.

  • @curtiswhite7720
    @curtiswhite7720 Місяць тому

    For $3K, I’m watering my lawn myself

  • @emiller7040
    @emiller7040 2 місяці тому

    No separate water meter?

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 місяці тому

      Nope, is that common in your area?

    • @emiller7040
      @emiller7040 2 місяці тому

      @@EverydayHomeRepairsIt's a NC state law. It lowers your bill since you won't have to pay the wastewater fee on the irrigation usage. You also can winterize your system and cut it off at the meter.

  • @RobHabisreitinger
    @RobHabisreitinger 2 місяці тому

    Pay no attention to anyone wanting to walk on the sidewalk.

  • @lawnpanda
    @lawnpanda 2 місяці тому

    SOOO expensive...

    • @EverydayHomeRepairs
      @EverydayHomeRepairs  2 місяці тому

      On the high end for sure and especially true if you only need a few sprinkler locations.

    • @lawnpanda
      @lawnpanda 2 місяці тому

      @@EverydayHomeRepairs Might want to lead with how much this install would cost someone who doesnt get it for free.....

    • @zunedog31
      @zunedog31 2 місяці тому

      ​@@lawnpandaHow would he even do that? Every situation is different.

  • @corbindallasmultipass
    @corbindallasmultipass 2 місяці тому

    3k for a water system.. no thanks.

  • @petegandersen
    @petegandersen 2 місяці тому

    I am disappointed you are pushing this company. The tech is cool but you can't seriously recommend such a proprietary system from a small company. The entire system will be useless the instant they go out of business.

  • @johnmarquardt1991
    @johnmarquardt1991 2 місяці тому

    Green grass will attract the geese to your lawn and they will destroy it.

  • @lpnelson6584
    @lpnelson6584 2 місяці тому +2

    If nature doesn't give you enough water for your lawn, plant something else there. Its a waste of water to have green grass in summer.

  • @nothingtoseehere93
    @nothingtoseehere93 2 місяці тому +2

    What a waste of water stop watering your lawns

    • @r5k8p9
      @r5k8p9 2 місяці тому +1

      Turf is one of the best carbon sequestration "devices" around. The surface area is massive when compared to trees.

    • @zunedog31
      @zunedog31 2 місяці тому

      Lawns are a great use of water. Makes the property look beautiful.

  • @gsftom
    @gsftom 2 місяці тому

    Dude this looks like total crap. I wouldn’t touch this with a ten foot pole.

    • @gsftom
      @gsftom 2 місяці тому

      Love all yr videos. That said, this system looks like crap.

  • @NorCalNiche
    @NorCalNiche 2 місяці тому +65

    $3000 for a DIY 4 head sprinkler system seems pretty overpriced tbh

    • @OverDriveah
      @OverDriveah 2 місяці тому

      I think it's because of the bluetooth devices

    • @gilbes1139
      @gilbes1139 2 місяці тому +12

      For comparison, I have around $1800 in a DIY traditional 5 zone, 55 head + 1 drip zone to 7 planting beds with around 90 emitters system. That includes my large container full of spare parts for every component except a spare controller.

    • @AdamS-lh2ug
      @AdamS-lh2ug 2 місяці тому

      @@OverDriveahthat’s because it is lol

    • @fevgg
      @fevgg 2 місяці тому +3

      @@OverDriveah no, controller itself costs $1500. Way too expensive

    • @baxt1412
      @baxt1412 2 місяці тому +2

      Perks are less labor, less joints in pipe to break or leak, less water wasted too. It’s not direct $ for $ comparison

  • @jennawalkman9466
    @jennawalkman9466 Місяць тому

    8639 Bailey Station