LINKS_WATERING SYSTEM COMPONENTS

[mjb8743]

This is a thread devoted to WATERING SYSTEM components. Feel free to add your own list, but please keep the posts consistent with the thread topic.

Here's mine from my Favorites (if a link does go bad, try Googling on the supplier's name).

Dripworks - Filters
http://www.dripworksusa.com/store/filters.php#tiptop

Back Flush Filter
http://store.rainbird.com/shopexd.asp?id=680

Water Timer - 4 Hour
http://www.stacksandstacks.com/html/7084.htm

Peaceful Valley: Irrigation
http://www.groworganic.com/maincat/n2008/0075.html

Peaceful Valley- tube fittings
http://www.groworganic.com/maincat/n2008/0080.html

Rain Bird - Drip Irrigation
http://www.rainbird.com/drip/products/distribution/index.htm

Garden Hose Filters
http://www.pwgazette.com/gardenhosefilters.htm

Drip irrigation- Drip Store

https://www.dripirrigation.com/index.php


Mickie

[acanfield]

I found, bought, and installed a barbed connector that will connect two lengths of EB 3/8" tubing (the larger tubing) because I needed to lengthen my run of tubing.  Having had a drip system for years, I found it very useful to have connectors to be able to patch tubing that gets damaged.  I've attached a photo of my patched tubing.  It works for tubing that's .25ID (what the AWS large tubing is).  It's available from

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/variant.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=6915&product%5Fid=8946&variant%5Fid=64322

I also installed a 1/4" threaded shut off valve on the 1/8" line to the sensor.  You thread it onto the 1/8" tubing -- it's listed in the catalog as being usable with 1/8" tubing.   I am trying to avoid having to create a Rube Goldberg with lengths of both 1/4" and 1/8" tubing to the AWS sensor.  This eliminates having to get 1/4" to 1/8" reducing couplers and small lengths of "regular" 1/4" tubing to use barbed 1/4" shut offs, as has been done by EBers on the forum.

http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/variant.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=6915&product%5Fid=8946&variant%5Fid=64322

From another site, I ordered a threaded 1/4" shutoff valve that the catalog says can be threaded onto 1/8" tubing.  This could hopefully eliminate having to get 1/4" to 1/8" reducing couplers and small lengths of "regular" 1/4" tubing to use barbed 1/4" shut offs, as has been done by EBers on the forum.  I ordered some of these from Dripworksusa.com

Threaded shut off

http://www.dripworksusa.com/store/mfit14.php

Vari-Flow™ Valves

14VFVT - 1/4in Threaded VariFlow Valve - the description reads "The threaded valve also works in 1/8" tubing . . ."

These solutions work with the AWS standard tubing.  No need to buy 1/2" or 1/4" tubing and reducing fittings.

Two key things when installing these threaded shutoff valves on the 1/8" tubing:

1.  First put the connector on the tubing segment attached to the main line.  Like with all tubing, place the end of the 1/8" tubing in boiling water for about 30 seconds.  Then with strong pressure start screwing the connector into the tubing.  If it doesn't "take" immediately, put tubing again into the boiling water and repeat and keep screwing until the edge of the tubing is on fully.  Then remove the AWS sensor from the fill tube (turn off the water!), put the tubing end in the boiling water, etc.  Screwing in the connector will be a little more challenging, because you will essential be flipping the AWS sensor with the screwing motion.

I've got it down really well now - having done 5 of them.  Five more to go.

This was (of course) learning the hard way.  The first one I did, I put the connector on the AWS end first.  It was then much more challenging to connect the valve (already attached to sensor) to the tubing attached to the main line.

2.  When the valve is in the open position (arrow pointed in the direction of the tubing) you should push down on the knob slightly -- you'll hear the click.  This locks it open and prevents leaking.  Unlike the 1/4" DIG shutoff I have, which only turns 90 degrees, this shut off can turn indefinitely.  So the pressing/clicking action in the open position (probably also closed position) is necessary -- at least on some of the valves -- if there is a leak.  Three of mine didn't require the click, two did.

I heartily recommend these for a much neater installation, and, for someone who doesn't already have 1/4" tubing, no need to purchase a big roll of 1/4" tubing for just a few inches.

[movrshakr]

I used this pressure regulator because it has static pressure control (the "PP" in the model number means 'Pressure Protection'); I wanted that because the filter I bought says it is not made for constant pressure. 

"The PR5500PP offers exceptional outlet pressure control to provide consistent performance from 0 to 720 gallons per hour. The PR5500PP effectively regulates at the following pressures: 10, 20, 30, 40 and 50 PSI."  I used 10 psi, but make your own choice.

http://hendricksonbros.com/Products/PressureRegulators/tabid/712/ctl/Detail/mid/1756/Default.aspx?xmdata=hWYGl7tvG24V1kJjN7Zfu2Q%2fHl9mFQYcSAMv%2bYB%2fLsnY%2fTH%2b88w7D3SjGkoLxqJDqS1StHnusbBFzBg9ODGcyw%3d%3d

Note:   I could have gotten a filter that was acceptable with constant (static) pressure and installed it upstream before the pressure regulator.  In that case, you would not need the Pressure Protection version of the regulator--except it would keep lower pressure in the lines when AWS valves were all closed, and that might be highly desirable too.  The best arrangement then would be:

Backflow preventer --> Filter OK with constant pressure --> Pressure Protection pressure regulator --> piping out to AWS

[movrshakr]

FILTERS

I used hose thread filter FYHLSS155  here...
http://www.dripworksusa.com/store/filters.php

"The filters on [above] page are not designed to operate under constant pressure so they should be located after your timer or valve. "

Should have used
http://www.dripworksusa.com/store/filtershd.php#FAM34

[movrshakr]

This thread really should be in Tips and Tricks area.

[movrshakr]

I found, bought, and installed a barbed connector that will connect two lengths of EB 3/8" tubing (the larger tubing) ... It's available from
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/variant.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=6915&product%5Fid=8946&variant%5Fid=64322

I also installed a 1/4" threaded shut off valve on the 1/8" line to the sensor.  You thread it onto the 1/8" tubing -- it's listed in the catalog as being usable with 1/8" tubing.  ...
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/variant.asp?catalog%5Fname=USPlastic&category%5Fname=6915&product%5Fid=8946&variant%5Fid=64322

From another site, I ordered a threaded 1/4" shutoff valve that the catalog says can be threaded onto 1/8" tubing...
http://www.dripworksusa.com/store/mfit14.php

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acanfield, there are so many products on the pages at those links, I have a hard time figuring out which one you are talking about.

[jmstevens2]

FILTERS

I used hose thread filter FYHLSS155  here...
http://www.dripworksusa.com/store/filters.php

"The filters on [above] page are not designed to operate under constant pressure so they should be located after your timer or valve. "

Should have used
http://www.dripworksusa.com/store/filtershd.php#FAM34

Do you know if these are just particulate filters, or do they filter chlorine and fluoride too?

[movrshakr]

Not totally sure, but 95% sure, they are particulate.  "Chemical filters" would have cartridges to change and these don't.

[mjb8743]

Originally posted by Rangermenace:

I just figured this might be the answer to some people low pressure rain barrel problems. Might use this in PA to feed plants when not around.


http://www.mrdrip.com/rainbarrelsoakerhose.htm