Replacing a Hunter To a Rain Bird Sprinkler Valve

At your local hardware store

[@bludika]

hunter valves are fine but what i don't like them compared to Rainbiards is that the female threaded parts of the hunter valves are kinda weak and thin comapred to the rainbird's one which are very thick and beefy

[@jfarinacci0329]

good info. thank you.

[@michaelcrz1430]

Did you just use primer and no cement attaching the cuplings?

[@mrramsescanfixit5917]

I used both

[@mjay5594]

Wouldn't you need a new coupler if it needs a new valve later since you glued it? A nipple would be better so you can just screw in the new valve right?

[@mrramsescanfixit5917]

Yes

[@chebrneck]

what, no primer?

[@TheItalianStallion13]

My pvc that is in the inlet out outlet side seems a LOT less thick and seems to break very easy when trying to cut. Is the inferior pvc pipe that I need to look out for??

[@meegssan5716]

all i know is that if its in the sun you should go with schedule 80 pvc

[@jamestnguyen2165]

what is the name of the coupler you use at the 3:29 mark?

[@mrramsescanfixit5917]

PVC slip union

[@ShinyOwl]

So one of the original grey tubes attached to the valves has a thread right? So I can just cut it? Is this ok?

[@mrramsescanfixit5917]

Yes

[@randalltown9269]

Do you use Teflon tape to attach the the threaded side to the valve? Thank you.

[@mrramsescanfixit5917]

Yes I do

[@z0ner69]

@@mrramsescanfixit5917 but you didn't in this video.

[@C0NT3NDER]

Is that called a compression coupling?

[@mrramsescanfixit5917]

Yes

[@jamesvillegas877]

Your gluing is a little bad looking but it's OK good work.

[@meegssan5716]

can u explain I think my gluing is lacking, I always make a mess with vertical pipes.

[@jamesvillegas877]

@meegssan5716 well add primer and glue always both pipes. I always use a wet rag to clean the dripping look clean as possible. Pretty much it. 🤷‍♂️

[@udaaz]

Place camera on tripod have camera man go dig up broken heads lol

[@mrramsescanfixit5917]

It’s learning process

[@l31007]

Why switch to Rain Bird? Aren't Hunters better?

[@mrramsescanfixit5917]

They are both good brands

[@mrramsescanfixit5917]

There no preference just getting the job done

[@meegssan5716]

I just replaced a large rainbird filter with a new one and theres a tiny bead of wate coming out of the seam that goes down the middle. whats the best product or thing to do to remedy?

[@mrramsescanfixit5917]

@@meegssan5716 put some plumber grease to seal it