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@GeorgeAmodei21 5 күн бұрын
Can't go off just Hose Bib... Some people may have their Irrigation Supply Lines AFTER the Home Pressure Reducing Valve instead of it being bypassed.
@pablogomez3602 5 күн бұрын
what size/configuration is a standard garden hose that would connect to my standard spigot at my home? (Asking to see what size swivel to add)
@JamesFFHarris 6 күн бұрын
Wish someone would make it for solo cloudless use and hourly data(with minimum contact) with manufacturer. In fact, I am going to pursue that.
@RussellHogan 8 күн бұрын
Can show a video replacing an old one with a new one? I need to swap mines out.
@paulfildes5489 8 күн бұрын
Will the pump lose pressure if foot valve is faulty/blocked?
@edymolina2801 9 күн бұрын
Thanks
@mbaymahubert1656 10 күн бұрын
does it has a card sim for internet data?
@MikeRackham 12 күн бұрын
Very well done. That's exactly what I was looking for. Thank you.
@g10101010101 12 күн бұрын
Can it be outside?
@gabrielmedina8909 13 күн бұрын
Should my water key on my pvb4a be open all the time? I have both closed and the bell cap is dripping water with both keys closed. Is that normal to be dripping if both keys are closed?
@fiouable 17 күн бұрын
$17.75 FOR ONE FITTING. ARE YOU CRAZY?
@VincentDzinh 17 күн бұрын
I have been misunderstood that the reason my emitters don't have the correct flow because of the PSI therefor we need to have the regulator?
@zuuzuka 18 күн бұрын
Can someone tell me when and why we need to bring down the water pressure? New to here.
@ShorinRyuGuy 19 күн бұрын
Great video, thanks for the help 😀
@NikosDrakos-g7q 23 күн бұрын
Nice video! I am trying to find a table with the pressure loss coefficient (K) for elbows, connections, etc for the PVC 16 Atm, any idea where I can find?
@FoulMoodFighter 24 күн бұрын
Thank you 😊
@jasonranches8847 24 күн бұрын
It's Teflon tape
@fiouable 26 күн бұрын
Ugly tie
@MuhammadRahatLatifTousif Ай бұрын
Thank you for elucidating foot valve.
@brianball7392 Ай бұрын
How mutch
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
Here is a link to the current pricing: simplesubwater.com/buy/
@whiskeyblood7258 Ай бұрын
The conventional model of the ACC2 can not be expanded with decoder stations and the Decoder model can not be expanded using conventional wiring?
@claudemundy6747 Ай бұрын
Nice video, but there is something I wish was covered. Perhaps I missed it. The manual says that after applying power to the receiver, I am supposed to "press and hold the spindle" on the wireless sensor. What does that mean? Are they talking about the antenna on the sensor that faces down? Am I supposed to push the spindle into the unit, or apply pressure on the sides of it? To me, the wording is ambiguous. Thank you.
@markduda6448 Ай бұрын
Really awesome. Cant afford it, but its super tech!
@forrestshaw1890 Ай бұрын
So, you’re a self professed “Sprinkler Nerd” and you can’t even describe the valve components?
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
What I’d miss?
@kilokiloj Ай бұрын
Dude! You're wearing an isotunes t-shirt. Not a prejudiced review?
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
So true! You know, I did not think about that when I made the video, they gave me the T-shirt for free at their booth at the equipment expo in Louisville. Hopefully it’s non-biased because I’ve got no skin in the game, and don’t use the product..
@AlanJohnFoster Ай бұрын
Hi. Is there a way to check the battery level? Is there any battery level indicator on the XC Hybrid?
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
Hello. There is not a battery indicator, however, it’s inexpensive and if in doubt switch it out 👍 Alternatively you could use a multimeter and test the battery yourself - but it might be easier just to switch it
@AlanJohnFoster Ай бұрын
@@Andy_HumphreyThanks for the reply Andy. I'm just wondering what the bar-like indicator is on the left side of the screen?
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
That’s a great point! I’d never considered the bars like that. You made me curious so I referenced the user manual, but could not find anything. I also checked the standard (AC) version and the bars are present as well. For now I’m stumped. Perhaps another Nerd will chime in..
@patricafalcone9524 Ай бұрын
super disappointed that this does not work with the xc hybrid
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
Yeah. The XC Hybrid is super interesting to me. In many ways, all irrigation controllers could be battery/DC power. And as technology moves to wireless, they may in fact be. Unrelated, how has your experience been with the controller?
@ashkan_1339 Ай бұрын
Wtf? 😒 polytetrafluoroethylene
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
Right!?!? Who knew.
@georgekitchen Ай бұрын
RB5000 ?
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
Rotors, like the Rain Bird 5000, don't have caps available. However, you can unscrew the sprinkler from the fitting underneath and cap that fitting with a 3/4" female thread cap. It's a bit more work, but not difficult.
@mortanicus5871 Ай бұрын
I have a Hunter Pro-C controller that's about 10 years old and now the battery to the wireless sensor seems to be failing. Is the sensor you show in this video the correct one for a weather-based controller that changes the watering amount according to ambient temperature?
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
It sounds like you may have a Hunter Solar-Sync instead of a Rain Sensor - the Solar-Sync uses temperature as one of the variables to adjust for weather. The rain sensor in this video can be used with any weather-based irrigation controller that changes the watering according to ambient air temperature and/or evapotranspiration. Rain sensors like this one interrupt the controller when it is raining. This interrupt differs from adjusting zone runtimes based on ambient temperature or evapotranspiration. Feel free to call our support line at Sprinkler Supply Store, and we can verify the exact equipment you have and how to replace/repair it. -Andy
@Longwoodfu Ай бұрын
That's for the tip!
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
My pleasure. Glad it helped. What wound you like to learn about next?
@Longwoodfu Ай бұрын
@@Andy_Humphrey Well. I yes we're to buy the best sprinklers and accessories. Plus the proper way do do the project. I just subscribe to your channel and will be checking it oit extensively. For a homeowner. You see it's quite expensive if you hire someone. I got skill and can DYI. But I want to do it right and to code.
@ianpuckey799 2 ай бұрын
Really usefull video
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
Thank you!
@andrealaphilippe5926 2 ай бұрын
Regarding pvc pipe, doesn’t matter if the fittings go over the pipe; the size is always the inside diameter.
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
For PVC fittings, yes, the size is measured using the inside diameter. This is because PVC pipe is measured using the outside diameter. The inside diameter is different, depending on the type of PVC pipe; SCHD vs SDR etc. The wall thickness changes, and the inside diameter changes, but the outside diameter of PVC pipe is the same.
@kimberblack3410 2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
My pleasure
@AragornMeulendijks 2 ай бұрын
FINALLY someone who actually compares the mic quality.
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
Haha, thanks, glad that helped! I probably should've put that clip in the beginning. Maybe we'll make that a KZbin Short.
@livestream9975 2 ай бұрын
They never ONLY charge the 100.00... They've always "find" other issues... like needing to replace a sprinkler head... or upgrade something they found is on it's last legs... so they scrape the bottom of their truck and find the last guys "replacement" part and resell it to me... 80.00 plus tax for a used part that ONLY cost 20.00 on Amazon..... wake up people, the only reason we're idiots is because we trusted them to help us... and 300.00 later at each winterization and then bringing it back online is tiring and insulting... Go sell a used car maybe... right up your alley... Are they all dishonest... hopefully not, but i haven't had any luck in both attempts... now i do my own and works fine with a 26 Gallon.... takes time but it gets done... 5 years and nothing needed replacing yet.
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
Unfortunately, this does happen. Sorry that you were the victim of this poor behavior.
@s8fr868 2 ай бұрын
Hey I’m getting an issue with these where the elbow keeps popping off. The pressure does not seem to be high enough to go past the limit. The sprinkler has a pressure regulating stem and is in a spot where golf carts are constantly driving by. It is also at the end of the zone. What could cause the elbow constantly popping off
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
Haha, great comment. Dealers' choice and all the correct answers are true!
@ralphphillips6422 2 ай бұрын
Hey I first like to say you’re videos were very helpful Question My well pressure hovers between 45psi and 60psi What type and size pipe would best suit 1-90 4-180 rainbird 5000 series My static pressure is 40psi @ the spicket My flow rate after I used your calculations is 7.5 gallons a min
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
Thank you. Check the gpm of each nozzle you intend to install based on the distance required. I do not recommend exceeding 35ft. Add up the gpm and refer to the friction loss chart to see what the pressure loss will be per 100ft. 1-inch pipe is likely just fine.
@davidbissett4919 2 ай бұрын
Your details about proper installation are great. Trouble is that in the real world it's really hard to find pros that go to that much trouble to build the perfect system. I'm redoing an older system now in a house we recently bought and went to an irrigation shop to buy the MP gauge. The guy there said he hadn't sold one in over two years and had to order it. This in Houston, where irrigation companies are almost as common as McDonalds. The only system I ever had installed from scratch by a pro was so pitiful I continued to water by dragging around an impact sprayer. That's before I knew enough to complain. Homeowners by and large don't know what quality irrigation is so can't evaluate what contractors sell you. Your site is great, and many others on the subject.
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
Thank you! I wish your experience was less common than it is. With water becoming more valuable, perhaps the level of professionalism will rise. Fingers crossed!
@persistentone3448 2 ай бұрын
It would be better if they gave you an option to plug this into a wall socket and allow more frequent uploads to the cloud. I could mount this to a water pipe inside the garage, which not only keeps it dry but also gives a clearer signal to the Wifi router.
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
That would be a nice option. Alternatively, you can try Stream Labs. I have used Stream Labs for about 4 years and it works really well, it will record a single toilet flush. StreamLabsWater.com
@grcoulter 2 ай бұрын
Why would I plug my sprinklers? I haven't in 15 years and they work fine.
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
You probably won't. Sometimes, a sprinkler needs to be temporarily "capped" for one reason or another. Surprisingly, this is a very common question.
@MiguelA-qb4ye 2 ай бұрын
You could also make option #2 permanent, by removing the spring (inside the body), it will not rise !..and no damages at all !!!
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
Well, the spring is there to "retract" (pull down) the sprinkler. If you remove the spring, the sprinkler will pop up, but will not go down ;)
@Natebawl 2 ай бұрын
Hey Andy, once the sprinkler lines have been blown out, is it necessary to close off the sprinkler head to prevent ground water seeping back through the heads and filling up my lines with water? I have Rainbird 42sa and 1800 series heads. Thanks
@Andy_Humphrey 2 ай бұрын
great question! I mean, if you want to go full level 10 of paranoia, you could definitely try duct-taping each head and installing tiny umbrellas over them. Maybe set up a 24/7 surveillance system just in case any rogue groundwater tries to sneak in…
@Natebawl 2 ай бұрын
The reason I’m asking, we get a lot of rain in the Pacific Northwest and then the freeze comes quickly, I have a few zones that pool with rainwater, didn’t know if those sprink heads had some type of check valve?
@Andy_Humphrey Ай бұрын
@@Natebawl, nothing to worry about ;)
@Mark70609 2 ай бұрын
Hi Andy, how easy should it be to remove the disc filters. I haven’t been able to remove the disc filters and I’m wondering how to remove the disc filters for cleaning?
@Andy_Humphrey 2 ай бұрын
Good question. Removing the disc filters should be fairly straightforward, but sometimes they can get a bit stuck-kinda like an old window sash that hasn’t been opened in years. First, make sure you’re turning the filter housing the correct way. If it’s still not budging, try giving it a gentle tap with a wrench or using a pair of pliers to get a better grip. Just be careful not to apply too much force, or you’ll end up with more of a renovation project than you planned-Bob Vila would tell you patience is key! Once you’ve got it loose, cleaning the filters is as simple as giving them a good rinse and reassembling. Just like working on an old farmhouse, take your time and the job will get done right.
@Mark70609 2 ай бұрын
@@Andy_Humphrey thanks Andy, much appreciated.
@LIVE4040 2 ай бұрын
omg… the guy I used to install the system I had which isn’t WiFi compatible was gonna charge me $200 to do this replacement. I’m sending this video to him to let him know I realize what a rip off he is.
@Andy_Humphrey 2 ай бұрын
I totally get where you’re coming from-$200 can feel like a lot for something that seems simple in a video…and is. Keep in mind, contractors bring experience, troubleshooting skills, and peace of mind to the table - or they should! Thanks for watching!
@joycegonzalez3436 3 ай бұрын
I'll go with the PVC pipe. No need to make things difficult.
@Andy_Humphrey 2 ай бұрын
Go with what works for you!
@richards6367 3 ай бұрын
Excellently done, thanks
@Andy_Humphrey 2 ай бұрын
Hey, thanks!!!
@lester300zx1986 3 ай бұрын
Im in this neighborhood those rainbird pga you can heard then leaking and some areas are wet . I like too use hunter valves never got issues .
@Andy_Humphrey 2 ай бұрын
Perfecto!
@deniserodriguezzi9819 3 ай бұрын
What type of coaxial cutter would I need to utilize to shorten the cable Hunter Sensor black outter wire cable
@Andy_Humphrey 2 ай бұрын
Good news! The cable you’re dealing with isn’t actually coaxial, so no need for any fancy coaxial cutters here. You can use a basic wire cutter or utility knife-pretty much anything you’ve got in the toolbox. Just be sure to make a clean cut so it’s easier to work with afterward.
@deniserodriguezzi9819 2 ай бұрын
@Andy_Humphrey - Thank you, Andy 🤝
@wstt4 3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this video. Can these be installed above ground in a large area of ground cover? What happens if the header main tube gets a leak, do you just replace that section with PVC, and same if a swiveling drip connection fails, just replace that area? Does it connect to PVC easily? Thanks.
@Andy_Humphrey 2 ай бұрын
Yes, you can install these above ground in ground cover. If the header main tube gets a leak, you just fix that section as it breaks-same goes for the swiveling drip connection. If in doubt, you can make your own headers and drip assemblies.