I spent 25 years doing irrigation from golf courses to suburban houses and I found your video to be the most sensible of the many I watched. I am not a big fan of the method of "smart controllers" or the drip and micro stuff due to its failure rate, especially in cold climates. And also, always used poly pipe, so much faster than glue. Great video.
Thx for watching! Interesting you suggested poly pipe for everything. I love working with the poly more and the glueing did suck but was concerned regarding the consistent water pressure on the main line. If I had to do it all over again I would have added a master valve at the water tie-in and ran poly everywhere. Smart controllers are so nice and mine adjusts its schedule off of 200 nearby weather points. Saves water when not needed. Take care
Did you say Menards? Depressing. I MISS THEM SO MUCH. Stopped by on the way back home from visiting my parents in Illinois after having left there 5 years ago. Now I'm stuck with Lowes and Home Depot. After not having been in one for 5 years, I was instantly reminded why they are by far the best home improvement store in the US, without competition.
Coming from an irrigation contractor with 27 years experience, what you've done with your irrigation system, is much better than any other diy install I've seen. I am curious if Rain-Bird took into account the gpm of your pump from your well. One very important factor when doing a system where a private well is used, is that the zones are design in a way that when each zone is on, the well pump runs constantly. Otherwise you cause the pump to short cycle (the pump comes on and goes off while any zone is running) , which can significantly shorten the life of the pump and the pressure.
Thanks for watching and the comments! Not sure on that cycling of the pump. I know once water it turned off in the house the pump runs for a few more seconds before turning off - likely to repressurize the system maybe? I do have a constant flow well pump which does have the lag of water as the system uses pressure. I will watch it tonight and see if the pump continues to pump or shuts off and back on again. Rainbird never mention anything about the well pump. Thanks HPYH
How do you prevent short cycling and a separate irrigation line with higher psi separate from the house? My house is set at 60 psi. RAINBird stated we need 70-75 psi for irrigation. They stated that the increased pressure could cause damage to our home and we should have separate home and irrigation pressure lines. We do not know who to call for the norm with the suggested setup / advice on separate irrigation line for increased pressure and to inquire if it will need additional equipment like a separate tank. We are on a budget and want to do the project ourselves but it sounds like we may need a professional to break off from our main well water line for the separate irrigation /constant pressure line of 75 psi.
@HomeProHero it you have a VFD, also called a constant pressure system, you shouldn't have any issues. A VFD will only pump as much water as needed to maintain a pre determined PSI. So, your pressure tank is likely very small, probably between 2 and 5 gallons. The tank on your system is only needed since water can not be compressed, so you need the air bladder tank to initially turn the pump on and off.
@mariannek6449 pretty much all of the systems I've ever worked and installed have a working pressure of 30 to 50psi. Even from the Rain-Bird website, the optimal pressure for their 5004 pop-up rotors heads is only 45psi. You might want to verify 70-75psi, that high of pressure would just cause the heads to fog, instead of mimicking rain.
@@timbryant9869 I wrote down the wrong psi. We have a 119 gallon tank and our well water pressure gauge is set to 45 psi. Rainbird recommended 60-65 psi to get the water to the other side of our property. They designed the system at 15 gpm at 58.5 psi. We have 1.25 acres. This was their response: We can resume the design process now. Although we estimate that 60 PSI is sufficient, we will suggest 60-65 PSI in the design. Your concern makes sense. Please note that 60-65 PSI or even higher pressures do not represent an issue in residential applications. These pressures are common. Something that could actually pose a risk is attempting to run higher water flows. The recommended safe water flow for residential properties is 24 GPM through 1 ¼” PVC pipe, strongly suggested by the irrigation industry standards. The matter of concern is water velocity, it must be kept at 5 feet per second maximum. Higher velocities could be dangerous, risking damage to the system or even the user. Given the very large size of your property we estimate a considerable pressure loss, may be 10-15 PSI or greater. The rotors need 45 PSI at the head (after the pressure loss) to work efficiently. The zones will in fact work separately, but they will be connected to a same water source and the farthest valve group will get around 45-50 PSI after the system pressure loss through the pipe network. The TCEQ agency in your state requires a hydraulics calculation showing that you have sufficient pressure and some residual pressure in order to approve your irrigation permit. We do not understand what we need in order to fulfill the recommended water pressure requirements. Do we purchase a booster system with a separate well tank dedicated to the irrigation system?
Wow! Thank you for the fast response! Your video definitely helped. BTW, you did a great job on yours! Your yard is beautiful! I’m definitely subscribing to your channel! I love to watch and do the DIY stuff!🙂 I’ve been scrolling through some of your other videos. You sir are definitely a Jack of all trades! And seem to be a master of all as well! Glad I found your channel! Thanks again!
@@HomeProHero you’re most welcome! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos! I’ve already reviewed a few of your other videos. I’ve spotted some that will definitely help with some of my future projects. Great job man🙂
Thx for watching! It works good been 90+ here and grass is green and lush! That Rachio controller is money if you don't have that it would be a easy upgrade! So many features! amzn.to/3KecvFd
Thanks Bro! Looks great. Was at Lowe’s today looking at the cheap box kits and realized I got to do this right. I’ll emailing rainbird now for the drawling! Nice video!
Thanks for watching! Its work but the amount of money you save its so worth it! Looking at my grass yesterday, august in indiana, and see how heathly and green it was.....so worth it!!! I'm glad i did it and you will too! Take care!
Can you give me a little info about your well? I’m on city water…. It has become cost prohibitive to irrigate with. I going to attempt to hand dig a shallow well just to run my irrigation system. It currently is using rainbird water saver heads. I have six zones each spread too thin. My city water flow is only 4gal/min not sure of the pressure. It seems to be pretty low though. I’m guessing 25-30 psi.
That stinks! I have a really good well but it was installed by the pros and its 225ft deep. I get 20 gallons per minute and my psi is 70. Hope this helps can't believe ur city water pressure is so low! Take care
Thank you. I've been thinking about adding irrigation as I have half an acre and an HOA that likes to send letters for dead spots. It's getting very old having to water by hand daily for 30 minutes. I will be looking into doing the same that you did.
Great video. Helped me out a lot. FYI, Rain Bird charges $19.99-$59.99 for a design plan, depending on if you want your plan done in 60 days or 5 days. I'm going to pay the $60, but it's not free.
@@HomeProHero Could have been an introductory offer when it was free. I dont expect anything for free, so have no problem paying for their time! Now, it would be a great incentive if they offered a refund for the plans with a purchase of their products!
Yea I'm sure people had them draft them up yet they had no clue if they were actually buying there products. I know it took a good 60+ days to get it. Btw they go nuts on the sprinkler heads needed I cut out a 1/4 of them.
Why could you not run the main water line to one central location for all the valves for zones to run out from there instead of placing values in different locations. I want to do this, but it can be a little overwhelming. Thanks
I totally get how overwhelming it can feel! The reason I didn't run the main water line to a single central location is that my yard is pretty big, and this approach helped me avoid running excessive amounts of pipe. Instead, I ran one main line to four strategically placed valve boxes, with 3 to 4 lines branching off each. This saved on piping and allowed me to manage the layout more efficiently. Each of my valve boxes holds a maximum of 4 valves, and with 12 zones in total, this setup ensures each sprinkler head gets the right water pressure. While it may seem complex, breaking it down into smaller sections made it much more manageable-and it was actually a lot of fun to figure out! Hope this helps and good luck with your project
We also diy'd our system, cost us around $1000. Parts were a bit more expensive here in Utah, but we were quoted over $8,000. I hate fall, so I'm enjoying watching these earlier in the year videos.
That's great! I agree getting ready to shut it down soon but new video on Sunday I'm adding a few more heads to a new zone. Great time to plant new grass. Thx 4 watching
Hard to say how long it took me for the fact I worked around my day job and the weather. Maybe all together 20hrs. Lots of plan also. Wasn't terribly hard it was just a big project. So glad I did it now!
I have the lines blown out from the house to the heads when that valve is closed. Once they are done I go into the basement and open a valve I installed between the backflow valve and the outside valve. I hook up a hose and open both valves to clear the remaining water in the line inside the house. Seems like a lot but pretty quick and easy.
@@HomeProHero Ah, I didn't put together that inner valve. "Seems like a lot..." if you know what you're doing, it sounds like it will be very quick and easy. Even if it's not quick and easy, doing it right is way more important than doing it quick! Great work on your irrigation system!
Great video, and I'm doing this year. I'm redoing all the topsoil so I think it would be perfect to do prior so it will water the seed for me. I was thinking of using Wirsbo or Pex that I have left over from my build for the runs. What's your thoughts or anyone else for that matter. I have the Milwaukee wirsbo expander as well. Won't burst and joints are better than crimp style. Lmk thank you
Heck if you have it laying around the house I would use it! Its a higher quality can't go wrong with that! I love my system can't wait to fire it up this spring - the drip on the flower pots is a must!!!!! Thanks for watching.
Great video. Lots of info and terrific results! Thanks man! I know you went over, and I probably missed it, but you picked up your supply line inside your garage? Where I live, I have city water, and the city charges over $2500 just to install an irrigation system water meter, which is required in my location.
I have a constant flow well with a psi of 70. I get about 13 gallons per minute. The well is 220ft deep and I believe it's a 1hp pump I believe. Thx for watching
Amazing job there! Makes DYI'ing this type of job professionally done actually possible. I didn't notice a few for the design of the system, was that free?
Thanks for watching! Yea saving the money was a big part plus I know how it was done and it works great! If you have hanging baskets don't forget the drip it's priceless! I have another sprinkler video coming out next I added a couple more zones to my system! Be safe!
i like the video, how many total heads did you use. Im thinking of redoing mine, totally changed the yard from what the previous owner had, it works but i want more zones. rainbird did my design and i think its up to 45 heads, im thinking of using all flexible pipe from orbit, 1inch flexible from orbit and smaller to all the heads, lots of digging with a trencher. i have learned that smaller zones will work better because different soil and different amounts of sun. my yard is about 1acre
Thanks for watching! I think I was right around 40 heads or so. My biggest zone is 6 heads. When rainbird designed my system they had like 100 heads and 16 zones - i thought that was overkill. The flex pipe is great when you tie them into the heads. I just put out another sprinkler video that shows me creating a new zone - might be helpful! I tell you one thing the drip irrigation to the hanging pots is incredible!!!!!!! Take care! HPH
Awesome job! I installed my own system also and saved tons of monies. I currently run mine off a 1 1/5 hp pump fed from my pond, but I am looking at running it off my well as well🤣. Did you upgrade your well pump and have you had any issues with the pump burning out from so much continues use?
Thx for watching! My well is fairly new about 5yrs old. I knew I wanted irrigation so they installed a 1.5 horse at 210ft deep. No issues other than is a constant flow so the little 7 gallon pressure tank failed but was covered under warranty. Well people did like me having the system tied in because they carry the warranty but can do anything about it :) Pump is good because when my system turns on it normally runs for an hour or two straight. I guess a well turning and off is worse than just running. No regrets for sure and I have now tied in 13 flower baskets - love that! Take care
Looks great! Going to do the same to my home. Do I need to get a permit and also can I do it myself or do I need to get a licensed plumber to run the pcv lines to the main water source?
Thanks for watching! While it's not likely that you'll need a permit for a home irrigation system, I recommend reaching out to your local authorities to confirm. Regulations can vary by location, and it's always better to be sure. Many municipalities offer a simple phone call or an online check, and it's often free to inquire about permit requirements. If you have the knowledge and confidence to tackle the installation yourself, it can be a rewarding DIY project. However, if you're uncertain or unfamiliar with plumbing work, it's wise to consider consulting a licensed plumber. Regardless before digging for any irrigation lines, make sure to call your local utility companies to have them mark the locations of underground utilities. Thx HPH
Thanks for watching! Building the inground sprinkler system was an exciting project, but I must admit that the digging process was quite challenging, especially since I did it during the hot months of July and August. Moving the dirt back into the trenches after the digging was even more difficult due to the rain, which made the soil super heavy! On the positive side, working on the pipe and engineering aspects of the project was relatively easy and enjoyable. It was my first time installing an inground sprinkler system, and I can't believe how I managed without one before! The convenience of having a drip irrigation system for my hanging flower baskets has been a game-changer. I highly recommend anyone who's considering installing an inground sprinkler system to go for it! It might be challenging at times, but the benefits and convenience it brings are absolutely worth the effort. Take Care
Great question should have put that in the video! Thanks for watching! My system covers about 24,000sqft or just about a 1/2 acre. Hope this helps! Take care!
Hey man, you said Rain Bird gave you that layout for free? How did you do that? They want to charge on their web site AND wait 6-8 weeks to get it. We'll be into Winter if I wait 8 weeks!! . Also, I heard you mention Indiana winters being brutal....I agree, I'm in Indianapolis. My research told me to only use poly in freezing climates. Any particular reason you chose PVC?
Thx 4 watching! I did my system last year and wasn't aware they are now charging for the design until after this video. Other viewers expressed the same thing. Regardless it's a great asset. You don't have to use it as long as you figure out water flow for your zones - lots of videos on here to learn that. Regarding the PVC it's recommended for the supply lines (the lines under constant water pressure) to be pvc. Poly pipe connections aren't as strong as pvc and glue. In Indiana you have to blow your system out in the fall so there is no chance of the pvc freezing and breaking. Hope this helps.
I am sure your roses in the rose garden will come back, but your drip irrigation items seem to have not yet sprung for spring. Are those annuals in the baskets or perennials that have not come up yet?
Thanks for the video. The rainbird service sure isn't free. They have 3 levels depending how fast and how much you want to pay. Maybe they got hit with lots of people watching your video! LOL
Wow you are right they changed it to 14.99 for 60-90 days delivery time! It was free for 30 days and 14.99 for rapid delivery. Maybe my video did do that lol. Thx for watching
Saving money is going to be probably the biggest reason to do it yourself, the second and almost as important, is the intimate knowledge of your system. You won't feel the need to hire someone to make repairs or troubleshoot. It saves you money upfront and down the road.
Someone else told me that. Bet they contractors using the service. It did take 6 weeks when I got mine back and that was after a 3 week follow up email. Worth $15 for sure!
This is actually the type of video I've been searching for for quite some time. Thanks for making it and I'm happy that I found it. So did you alter the plan then yourself?
Thanks for watching! Yes rainbird designed twice as many sprinklers than I actually installed. They want overlapping sprinkler patterns. I was just like I will run the sprinklers longer. Here we are in July and my grass as green and lush as if it was April. Hope this helps!
I have seen Hunter has better reliability all around. I had a Rainbird system, but am slowly converting to Hunter due to common fails and nozzles breaking and turret gears breaking.
Good to know. I haven't had one issue with any of my Rainbird stuff yet. I did notice that Lowes and Menards have full lines of Rainbird and not as much of the other brands but that could be just here. Thanks for watching!
@@HomeProHerovery true! Lowes carries mainly Rainbird! But almost all their sets include other brands like hunter, Krain, orbit, and the odd one Toro.
Thx for watching. The more water the more heads but with that said I had to have the pressure to push that water in a 1 inch pipe. I think 1 inch is standard here in Indiana. Plus rainbird suggested 1 inch lines also.
"I did this with no help whatsoever" Step 1: "Rainbird will design an irrigation system for you for free and send you a list of everything you need" LMAO
You showed nothing :) Sorry had to say it. I was hoping to see how the zone hub is setup, how each zone it is connected to the controller and stuffs like that.
Actually I did do a follow up video that shows me installing additional zones and it's step by step. Sprinkler System Expansion for Home Landscaping ua-cam.com/video/HEtfb1x1Nkc/v-deo.html
Honestly really none! It was a ton of work for sure. I had to be careful with the trencher around my septic tank and the sewage pipe from my house. Had to run back and forth from menards alot for fittings. Since it went operational I only had one problem - when they blew out my lines before winter i think they used too much pressure and broke the bond on main line where there was an elbow fitting. They fixed free of charge of course - 15 minutes. Other than that my yard is super green and lush! Thanks for watching
@@bassplayaman1 I call a local landscape company to do it in late fall normally around October in Indiana. You have to have a monster of a air compressor if you want to do it. Its easy to do I don't really have a need for a compressor that big. They charge me $125 well worth it!
You didn't actually show us how you did anything. You just talked about what you did 2 years after you did it. Not very helpful. So do I have to wait 2 years after I figure this out?
If that is design Rainbird gave you wow you're screwed. Those Christmas trees you have are gonna slowly die due to the amount of water you are throwing at them. Good effort but not a good layout. I'm on the irrigation business and that my friend is gonna cost you those trees and money. Good try though.
Thanks for watching! Those types of trees love water and thriving in there current location! If it was an issue it would have already have shown signs. As plants get larger they demand more water. In the next few years I will like just simplify move the 2 heads maybe 5ft into the yard more and than mulch the area of between the trees and paver sidewalk. Have a great day!
You are right but I don't watch tv and sit around the house so that is the time I use. I consider this type of stuff my hobby I enjoy doing it. Not sure on the hours because it was off and on - here and there. Maybe 40-50 hours. 50hrs of mine is worth 12k right? Thx for watching!
I spent 25 years doing irrigation from golf courses to suburban houses and I found your video to be the most sensible of the many I watched.
I am not a big fan of the method of "smart controllers" or the drip and micro stuff due to its failure rate, especially in cold climates.
And also, always used poly pipe, so much faster than glue.
Great video.
Thx for watching! Interesting you suggested poly pipe for everything. I love working with the poly more and the glueing did suck but was concerned regarding the consistent water pressure on the main line. If I had to do it all over again I would have added a master valve at the water tie-in and ran poly everywhere. Smart controllers are so nice and mine adjusts its schedule off of 200 nearby weather points. Saves water when not needed. Take care
DUDE! this is a life saver. I just got a quote for 11k to do my install and I literally just decided to do this myself. Thanks man.
Np! FYI rainbird now charges a small fee now but still very worth it! Just fired my system up! Thx for watching.
Did you say Menards? Depressing. I MISS THEM SO MUCH. Stopped by on the way back home from visiting my parents in Illinois after having left there 5 years ago. Now I'm stuck with Lowes and Home Depot. After not having been in one for 5 years, I was instantly reminded why they are by far the best home improvement store in the US, without competition.
I really do love menards. Not likely name brand but still good quality. I can't stand Home Depot but I do like lowes military discount! Take care
Coming from an irrigation contractor with 27 years experience, what you've done with your irrigation system, is much better than any other diy install I've seen. I am curious if Rain-Bird took into account the gpm of your pump from your well. One very important factor when doing a system where a private well is used, is that the zones are design in a way that when each zone is on, the well pump runs constantly. Otherwise you cause the pump to short cycle (the pump comes on and goes off while any zone is running) , which can significantly shorten the life of the pump and the pressure.
Thanks for watching and the comments! Not sure on that cycling of the pump. I know once water it turned off in the house the pump runs for a few more seconds before turning off - likely to repressurize the system maybe? I do have a constant flow well pump which does have the lag of water as the system uses pressure. I will watch it tonight and see if the pump continues to pump or shuts off and back on again. Rainbird never mention anything about the well pump. Thanks HPYH
How do you prevent short cycling and a separate irrigation line with higher psi separate from the house? My house is set at 60 psi. RAINBird stated we need 70-75 psi for irrigation. They stated that the increased pressure could cause damage to our home and we should have separate home and irrigation pressure lines. We do not know who to call for the norm with the suggested setup / advice on separate irrigation line for increased pressure and to inquire if it will need additional equipment like a separate tank. We are on a budget and want to do the project ourselves but it sounds like we may need a professional to break off from our main well water line for the separate irrigation /constant pressure line of 75 psi.
@HomeProHero it you have a VFD, also called a constant pressure system, you shouldn't have any issues. A VFD will only pump as much water as needed to maintain a pre determined PSI. So, your pressure tank is likely very small, probably between 2 and 5 gallons. The tank on your system is only needed since water can not be compressed, so you need the air bladder tank to initially turn the pump on and off.
@mariannek6449 pretty much all of the systems I've ever worked and installed have a working pressure of 30 to 50psi. Even from the Rain-Bird website, the optimal pressure for their 5004 pop-up rotors heads is only 45psi. You might want to verify 70-75psi, that high of pressure would just cause the heads to fog, instead of mimicking rain.
@@timbryant9869 I wrote down the wrong psi. We have a 119 gallon tank and our well water pressure gauge is set to 45 psi. Rainbird recommended 60-65 psi to get the water to the other side of our property. They designed the system at 15 gpm at 58.5 psi. We have 1.25 acres. This was their response:
We can resume the design process now. Although we estimate that 60 PSI is sufficient, we will suggest 60-65 PSI in the design. Your concern makes sense. Please note that 60-65 PSI or even higher pressures do not represent an issue in residential applications. These pressures are common. Something that could actually pose a risk is attempting to run higher water flows. The recommended safe water flow for residential properties is 24 GPM through 1 ¼” PVC pipe, strongly suggested by the irrigation industry standards. The matter of concern is water velocity, it must be kept at 5 feet per second maximum. Higher velocities could be dangerous, risking damage to the system or even the user.
Given the very large size of your property we estimate a considerable pressure loss, may be 10-15 PSI or greater. The rotors need 45 PSI at the head (after the pressure loss) to work efficiently. The zones will in fact work separately, but they will be connected to a same water source and the farthest valve group will get around 45-50 PSI after the system pressure loss through the pipe network. The TCEQ agency in your state requires a hydraulics calculation showing that you have sufficient pressure and some residual pressure in order to approve your irrigation permit.
We do not understand what we need in order to fulfill the recommended water pressure requirements. Do we purchase a booster system with a separate well tank dedicated to the irrigation system?
Amazing summary and got to see reality.
Thx for watching
Wow! Thank you for the fast response! Your video definitely helped. BTW, you did a great job on yours! Your yard is beautiful! I’m definitely subscribing to your channel! I love to watch and do the DIY stuff!🙂 I’ve been scrolling through some of your other videos. You sir are definitely a Jack of all trades! And seem to be a master of all as well! Glad I found your channel! Thanks again!
Thanks for watching and your comments :)
@@HomeProHero you’re most welcome! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos! I’ve already reviewed a few of your other videos. I’ve spotted some that will definitely help with some of my future projects. Great job man🙂
Great video. I would definitely do this myself especially after watching your video. Thanks for sharing this.
Thanks for watching we love ours so worth the work! Take care
I love your video and your pride. Way to hustle hard! Thank you for making this!
Thanks for watching! I really enjoying working around the house
very impressive, your system probably even outperforms mine "proffesionally" installed one.
Thx for watching! It works good been 90+ here and grass is green and lush! That Rachio controller is money if you don't have that it would be a easy upgrade! So many features! amzn.to/3KecvFd
Thanks Bro! Looks great. Was at Lowe’s today looking at the cheap box kits and realized I got to do this right. I’ll emailing rainbird now for the drawling! Nice video!
Thanks for watching! Its work but the amount of money you save its so worth it! Looking at my grass yesterday, august in indiana, and see how heathly and green it was.....so worth it!!! I'm glad i did it and you will too! Take care!
@@HomeProHero yep I’m on it. Just printed out the form and measured the yard. Thanks again!
Wow bro, BIG, beautiful property. I want a backyard as big as your front for a big garden.
Thanks for watching. It's a ton to care for but well worth it. Be safe!
Does Rain Bird charge for the irrigation layout estimate? Is it free if you buy the product?
Can you give me a little info about your well? I’m on city water…. It has become cost prohibitive to irrigate with. I going to attempt to hand dig a shallow well just to run my irrigation system. It currently is using rainbird water saver heads. I have six zones each spread too thin. My city water flow is only 4gal/min not sure of the pressure. It seems to be pretty low though. I’m guessing 25-30 psi.
That stinks! I have a really good well but it was installed by the pros and its 225ft deep. I get 20 gallons per minute and my psi is 70. Hope this helps can't believe ur city water pressure is so low! Take care
Thank you. I've been thinking about adding irrigation as I have half an acre and an HOA that likes to send letters for dead spots. It's getting very old having to water by hand daily for 30 minutes. I will be looking into doing the same that you did.
Man its so nice! And if you have any hanging baskets tie some drip into the system its really great! Thanks for watching
Can you do a video of how you are hooking it up to your water main and shit? Like a more detailed video of installation would be amazing
Not a bad idea but there are a ton of different hookups out there!
Great video!
Thx for watching!
Great video. Helped me out a lot. FYI, Rain Bird charges $19.99-$59.99 for a design plan, depending on if you want your plan done in 60 days or 5 days. I'm going to pay the $60, but it's not free.
Yea at the time of the video it was free. Numerous have commented that! Maybe this video caused that :( Thx for watching and good luck!
@@HomeProHero Could have been an introductory offer when it was free. I dont expect anything for free, so have no problem paying for their time! Now, it would be a great incentive if they offered a refund for the plans with a purchase of their products!
Yea I'm sure people had them draft them up yet they had no clue if they were actually buying there products. I know it took a good 60+ days to get it. Btw they go nuts on the sprinkler heads needed I cut out a 1/4 of them.
Great video, man. Thanks!
Thx for watching take care!
Thanks for the advice to reach Rainbird for the sketch or drawings
My pleasure 😊FYI other viewers told me that rainbird does charge a small design fee now. Thx for watching
Very nice. I would put some gel caps on your wire nuts.
Thanks for watching! Man those gel caps are $$$ Kinda wondering how that liquid electrial tape will do. No problems yet stuff went on really well!
@@HomeProHero Well if it's not broke don't fix it. Yeah they're definitely expensive that's for sure
Why could you not run the main water line to one central location for all the valves for zones to run out from there instead of placing values in different locations. I want to do this, but it can be a little overwhelming. Thanks
I totally get how overwhelming it can feel! The reason I didn't run the main water line to a single central location is that my yard is pretty big, and this approach helped me avoid running excessive amounts of pipe. Instead, I ran one main line to four strategically placed valve boxes, with 3 to 4 lines branching off each. This saved on piping and allowed me to manage the layout more efficiently. Each of my valve boxes holds a maximum of 4 valves, and with 12 zones in total, this setup ensures each sprinkler head gets the right water pressure. While it may seem complex, breaking it down into smaller sections made it much more manageable-and it was actually a lot of fun to figure out! Hope this helps and good luck with your project
@HomeProHero yes makes sense you
We also diy'd our system, cost us around $1000. Parts were a bit more expensive here in Utah, but we were quoted over $8,000.
I hate fall, so I'm enjoying watching these earlier in the year videos.
That's great! I agree getting ready to shut it down soon but new video on Sunday I'm adding a few more heads to a new zone. Great time to plant new grass. Thx 4 watching
Looks great, hopeful to do mine soon. How long did the install take you?
Hard to say how long it took me for the fact I worked around my day job and the weather. Maybe all together 20hrs. Lots of plan also. Wasn't terribly hard it was just a big project. So glad I did it now!
Did you run the PVC pipe To the valve the. Poly pipe to the sprinkler heads? Drawing my yard up at the moment.
Yep sure did! Pvc pipe was my main supply to all valve boxes to inside the house. Poly from the boxes to the sprinklers. Good luck!
Hi I was wondering what horsepower pump you have in your well? Thank you
Good question. I think it's a full horse. I think most come with a 1/2 horse standard. Thx for watching
3:08 What keeps the valve by the house from freezing with water in it?
I have the lines blown out from the house to the heads when that valve is closed. Once they are done I go into the basement and open a valve I installed between the backflow valve and the outside valve. I hook up a hose and open both valves to clear the remaining water in the line inside the house. Seems like a lot but pretty quick and easy.
@@HomeProHero Ah, I didn't put together that inner valve. "Seems like a lot..." if you know what you're doing, it sounds like it will be very quick and easy. Even if it's not quick and easy, doing it right is way more important than doing it quick! Great work on your irrigation system!
Great video, and I'm doing this year. I'm redoing all the topsoil so I think it would be perfect to do prior so it will water the seed for me. I was thinking of using Wirsbo or Pex that I have left over from my build for the runs. What's your thoughts or anyone else for that matter. I have the Milwaukee wirsbo expander as well. Won't burst and joints are better than crimp style. Lmk thank you
Heck if you have it laying around the house I would use it! Its a higher quality can't go wrong with that! I love my system can't wait to fire it up this spring - the drip on the flower pots is a must!!!!! Thanks for watching.
Great video. Lots of info and terrific results! Thanks man!
I know you went over, and I probably missed it, but you picked up your supply line inside your garage?
Where I live, I have city water, and the city charges over $2500 just to install an irrigation system water meter, which is required in my location.
Thanks for watching! Wow $2500! That's a joke! My water supply comes from the basement my controller is in the garage. Take care!
What’s the flow coming from the pump? What kind of pump are you running g?
I have a constant flow well with a psi of 70. I get about 13 gallons per minute. The well is 220ft deep and I believe it's a 1hp pump I believe. Thx for watching
Amazing job there! Makes DYI'ing this type of job professionally done actually possible. I didn't notice a few for the design of the system, was that free?
Thx for watching! Yea it was free at the time of this video but I believe they charge a small fee now. Well worth it though. Take care
you did a great job.. im gonna do mine also.. you saved 12k you can use for something else
Thanks for watching! Yea saving the money was a big part plus I know how it was done and it works great! If you have hanging baskets don't forget the drip it's priceless! I have another sprinkler video coming out next I added a couple more zones to my system! Be safe!
what an excellent video👍🏽😊
Thanks for watching!
nice job, man.
Thanks for watching take care!
i like the video, how many total heads did you use. Im thinking of redoing mine, totally changed the yard from what the previous owner had, it works but i want more zones. rainbird did my design and i think its up to 45 heads, im thinking of using all flexible pipe from orbit, 1inch flexible from orbit and smaller to all the heads, lots of digging with a trencher. i have learned that smaller zones will work better because different soil and different amounts of sun. my yard is about 1acre
Thanks for watching! I think I was right around 40 heads or so. My biggest zone is 6 heads. When rainbird designed my system they had like 100 heads and 16 zones - i thought that was overkill. The flex pipe is great when you tie them into the heads. I just put out another sprinkler video that shows me creating a new zone - might be helpful! I tell you one thing the drip irrigation to the hanging pots is incredible!!!!!!! Take care! HPH
Nice job.
Thank you for watching! Be safe!
Nice job bro
Thanks for watching!
What is your water pressure?
I'm on a constant flow well it is set for 70psi.
Awesome job! I installed my own system also and saved tons of monies. I currently run mine off a 1 1/5 hp pump fed from my pond, but I am looking at running it off my well as well🤣. Did you upgrade your well pump and have you had any issues with the pump burning out from so much continues use?
Thx for watching! My well is fairly new about 5yrs old. I knew I wanted irrigation so they installed a 1.5 horse at 210ft deep. No issues other than is a constant flow so the little 7 gallon pressure tank failed but was covered under warranty. Well people did like me having the system tied in because they carry the warranty but can do anything about it :) Pump is good because when my system turns on it normally runs for an hour or two straight. I guess a well turning and off is worse than just running. No regrets for sure and I have now tied in 13 flower baskets - love that! Take care
Looks great! Going to do the same to my home. Do I need to get a permit and also can I do it myself or do I need to get a licensed plumber to run the pcv lines to the main water source?
Thanks for watching!
While it's not likely that you'll need a permit for a home irrigation system, I recommend reaching out to your local authorities to confirm. Regulations can vary by location, and it's always better to be sure. Many municipalities offer a simple phone call or an online check, and it's often free to inquire about permit requirements.
If you have the knowledge and confidence to tackle the installation yourself, it can be a rewarding DIY project. However, if you're uncertain or unfamiliar with plumbing work, it's wise to consider consulting a licensed plumber.
Regardless before digging for any irrigation lines, make sure to call your local utility companies to have them mark the locations of underground utilities. Thx HPH
Dude, I'm crazy proud of you. I want to follow you in this, but I am incredibly intimidated.
Thanks for watching! Building the inground sprinkler system was an exciting project, but I must admit that the digging process was quite challenging, especially since I did it during the hot months of July and August. Moving the dirt back into the trenches after the digging was even more difficult due to the rain, which made the soil super heavy!
On the positive side, working on the pipe and engineering aspects of the project was relatively easy and enjoyable. It was my first time installing an inground sprinkler system, and I can't believe how I managed without one before! The convenience of having a drip irrigation system for my hanging flower baskets has been a game-changer.
I highly recommend anyone who's considering installing an inground sprinkler system to go for it! It might be challenging at times, but the benefits and convenience it brings are absolutely worth the effort. Take Care
What is the total area, in acres, your system covers?
Great question should have put that in the video! Thanks for watching! My system covers about 24,000sqft or just about a 1/2 acre. Hope this helps! Take care!
Hey man, you said Rain Bird gave you that layout for free? How did you do that? They want to charge on their web site AND wait 6-8 weeks to get it. We'll be into Winter if I wait 8 weeks!! . Also, I heard you mention Indiana winters being brutal....I agree, I'm in Indianapolis. My research told me to only use poly in freezing climates. Any particular reason you chose PVC?
Thx 4 watching! I did my system last year and wasn't aware they are now charging for the design until after this video. Other viewers expressed the same thing. Regardless it's a great asset. You don't have to use it as long as you figure out water flow for your zones - lots of videos on here to learn that. Regarding the PVC it's recommended for the supply lines (the lines under constant water pressure) to be pvc. Poly pipe connections aren't as strong as pvc and glue. In Indiana you have to blow your system out in the fall so there is no chance of the pvc freezing and breaking. Hope this helps.
I am sure your roses in the rose garden will come back, but your drip irrigation items seem to have not yet sprung for spring. Are those annuals in the baskets or perennials that have not come up yet?
Right they are last years annuals :( We don't plant annuals until after mothers days in Indiana. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video. The rainbird service sure isn't free. They have 3 levels depending how fast and how much you want to pay. Maybe they got hit with lots of people watching your video! LOL
Wow you are right they changed it to 14.99 for 60-90 days delivery time! It was free for 30 days and 14.99 for rapid delivery. Maybe my video did do that lol. Thx for watching
Saving money is going to be probably the biggest reason to do it yourself, the second and almost as important, is the intimate knowledge of your system. You won't feel the need to hire someone to make repairs or troubleshoot. It saves you money upfront and down the road.
Great points and you are right! I know where every pipe is and why I did certain things too. Thanks for watching!
The rain bird design service is $14.99 now.
Someone else told me that. Bet they contractors using the service. It did take 6 weeks when I got mine back and that was after a 3 week follow up email. Worth $15 for sure!
This is actually the type of video I've been searching for for quite some time. Thanks for making it and I'm happy that I found it.
So did you alter the plan then yourself?
Thanks for watching! Yes rainbird designed twice as many sprinklers than I actually installed. They want overlapping sprinkler patterns. I was just like I will run the sprinklers longer. Here we are in July and my grass as green and lush as if it was April. Hope this helps!
I have seen Hunter has better reliability all around. I had a Rainbird system, but am slowly converting to Hunter due to common fails and nozzles breaking and turret gears breaking.
Good to know. I haven't had one issue with any of my Rainbird stuff yet. I did notice that Lowes and Menards have full lines of Rainbird and not as much of the other brands but that could be just here. Thanks for watching!
@HomePro Hero your very correct, my Menards in michigan has almost just rain bird and orbit, the rest of the brands, barely anything
@@HomeProHerovery true! Lowes carries mainly Rainbird! But almost all their sets include other brands like hunter, Krain, orbit, and the odd one Toro.
Does hunter have a way to do drawing/kit like rainbird does
Why one inch
Thx for watching. The more water the more heads but with that said I had to have the pressure to push that water in a 1 inch pipe. I think 1 inch is standard here in Indiana. Plus rainbird suggested 1 inch lines also.
Love Indiana
Me too!
11k for that? I would of charged only $4800-5800 depending on layout here in TN anyway
Wow no way around here and that was 2yrs ago too!
"I did this with no help whatsoever" Step 1: "Rainbird will design an irrigation system for you for free and send you a list of everything you need" LMAO
I did my system 3yrs ago. It was a free service than but I think they charge $20 - well worth it! Thx for watching
That was pretty funny. Good job with the system. I'll be doing one soon. It's in the project queue.
Don't lie, Trump voter @@HomeProHero
LMAO at what?
So now they charge $20 to design the system.
WOW!!! But you go ahead and pay contractors thousands more to do the work. What a joke.
@@JamesP4620 The LMAO is quite clear.
$19.99 and 30-60 business day for your plan
Yeah they have change their policy since this video - maybe because of this video :(
Rain birds service isn't free anymore
Yea I think they changed it a year ago but worth every penny to have them do it! Thx for watching
I just got a quote for $8,500 😭
It's crazy! Do it for 2k!
You showed nothing :) Sorry had to say it. I was hoping to see how the zone hub is setup, how each zone it is connected to the controller and stuffs like that.
Yea this project was done prior to creating my channel. It's more of an overview of the entire project.
Actually I did do a follow up video that shows me installing additional zones and it's step by step. Sprinkler System Expansion for Home Landscaping
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@@HomeProHero Thanks, much appreciate it.
I think I would spend the 14 k
The material is the cheap stuff. The labor is the hardest part! Thx 4 watching
Ok….now elaborate on the problems you ran into.
Honestly really none! It was a ton of work for sure. I had to be careful with the trencher around my septic tank and the sewage pipe from my house. Had to run back and forth from menards alot for fittings. Since it went operational I only had one problem - when they blew out my lines before winter i think they used too much pressure and broke the bond on main line where there was an elbow fitting. They fixed free of charge of course - 15 minutes. Other than that my yard is super green and lush! Thanks for watching
Who blew out your lines for you? Could I do that myself?
@@bassplayaman1 I call a local landscape company to do it in late fall normally around October in Indiana. You have to have a monster of a air compressor if you want to do it. Its easy to do I don't really have a need for a compressor that big. They charge me $125 well worth it!
@HomeProHero Thanks for the quick response. Much appreciated!
….this is not easy.
I agree it's a ton of work but well worth it! The savings and ease in the future. Thx for watching!
1 inch main pipe.... this is no longer diy 😢
Thanks for watching!
yea yea he made a youtube video himself haha cut cut
Thanks for watching!
You didn't actually show us how you did anything. You just talked about what you did 2 years after you did it. Not very helpful. So do I have to wait 2 years after I figure this out?
Thanks for watching! Video is as titled. I saved money by doing the things in the video its not a "how to video". Take care!
No, the video says INSTALL. I was expecting to see how you installed it.
If that is design Rainbird gave you wow you're screwed. Those Christmas trees you have are gonna slowly die due to the amount of water you are throwing at them. Good effort but not a good layout. I'm on the irrigation business and that my friend is gonna cost you those trees and money. Good try though.
Thanks for watching! Those types of trees love water and thriving in there current location! If it was an issue it would have already have shown signs. As plants get larger they demand more water. In the next few years I will like just simplify move the 2 heads maybe 5ft into the yard more and than mulch the area of between the trees and paver sidewalk. Have a great day!
Great job
Appreciate that! Thanks for watching
7:40 The most expensive part of the system isn't listed: your time. Surely your time isn't worth nothing. How many hours did you spend on it?
You are right but I don't watch tv and sit around the house so that is the time I use. I consider this type of stuff my hobby I enjoy doing it. Not sure on the hours because it was off and on - here and there. Maybe 40-50 hours. 50hrs of mine is worth 12k right? Thx for watching!
@@HomeProHero Excellent. If 50 hours is worth 12k, that works out to $240 per hour. There aren't many more profitable ways to spend your time!