Quick Lock Fittings
Alfred Castillo, here, The Sprinkler Warehouse Pro. I wanted to do a quick little video here on how to use Quick-Lock Fittings. Quick Lock Fittings For Irrigation Systems Quick-Lock fittings come in couplers, tees, elbows, plugs, and adapters. Right here is a Quick-Lock coupling for point 94 OD; that’s three-quarter inch tubing. Let’s attach it. […]
Insulated Backflow Bags
Don’t let Old Man Winter decorate your backflow for Christmas. Buy an insulated backflow bag to protect your backflow from freezing temperatures. I’m Dwayne Smith, your Sprinkler Warehouse product specialist. Let’s talk about insulation pouches. Advantages Of A Backflow Bag Allowing your backflow to freeze is bad. If this happens, you’ll be buying a backflow repair kit, […]
Why You Should Avoid Using AVBs
Check Local Codes For Backflow Devices State and local codes vary. But most communities have established guidelines on the type of backflow preventers that need to be installed to protect the drinking water supply. The atmospheric vacuum breaker or AVB is the least expensive backflow preventer. As a general rule atmospheric vacuum breakers are not […]
Blu-Lock Half-Inch Fitting
A Guide to Blu-Lock Half-Inch Fittings Hey, installing an irrigation system is hard work. Why make it any more difficult than it needs to be. Use Blu-Lock fittings to get your job done quickly and with unrivaled ease. Alfred Castillo here, The Sprinkler Warehouse Pro. Let’s talk about Blu-lock half-inch fittings. Blu-Lock Fittings: No Primer! […]
Compression, Barbed, and Lock Nut Drip Fittings
What kind of fittings to use for your half-inch poly tubing? Well, today I’m going to show you the advantages and disadvantages of barb fittings, compression fittings, and lock nut fittings. Alfred Castillo here, The Sprinkler Warehouse Pro. Let’s talk fittings! Inner Diameter vs Outer Diameter For Irrigation Tubing What’s this O.D. I.D. stuff? Well […]
How To Stop Water Hammer
Bang, bang, bang. No, your pipes aren’t possessed – you’ve got a water hammer or maybe air in your pipes, which isn’t technically a water hammer. So, how do you fix it? I’m glad you asked. Adrian Sanchez here, for Sprinkler Warehouse. Let’s get started. What Does A Water Hammer Do? First, let’s discuss what a […]
DIG 2-Dial Hose End Timer
This is the Dig two dial Hose end timer. Dig makes a digital timer as well, which I really prefer. However, if you want something really basic this is an option. Alfred Castillo here, the Sprinkler Warehouse pro. Let’s get started. Installing A Hose End Timer This timer is going to need a nine-volt alkaline battery. Otherwise, it’s […]
DIG R750 Adjustable Micro Sprayer Kit
Drip Irrigation Micro Sprayer Kit Flower Bed Watering Kit From DIG Today I’m going to show you how to use this Dig Flower Bed Watering Kit to, strangely enough, water a flower bed. This kit is available on the Sprinkler Warehouse website and it has all the parts we need to install a complete and […]
Let’s Talk About Goof Plugs
Alfred Castillo here, the Sprinkler Warehouse pro. Let’s talk about goof plugs. What Is A Goof Plug? If you purchased a drip kit, you might have found these little doodads in there. These are goof plugs. If the kit you’re ordering doesn’t have them. You should get a package of them. They’re cheap and highly useful. They […]
Pressure Compensating Drip Emitters: Benefits, Types & Which One to Get
Save Money with Pressure Compensating Emmitters Pressure compensating drip emitters (also known as PC drip emitters) help every plant receive a more consistent amount of water, even when your drip system runs across hillsides, long tubing runs, or areas with changing pressure. Whether you’re watering shrubs on a slope or maintaining a large landscape, the […]
