Double Check Valve Assembly (DCVA)
This article discusses underground and above-ground installations of a double-check valve assembly. A Guide To Understanding The Double Check Valve Assembly Before installation, run the main irrigation supply line from the isolation valve to the vicinity of the DCVA valve box. Temporarily seal the end of the pipe to keep out soil and debris. Install […]
Reduced Pressure Zone Backflow Preventer (RPZ)
Reduced Pressure Zone Assembly: Inline Installation Because the reduced pressure zone assembly can be used on systems that distribute chemicals, underground installation requirements are particularly stringent. A drain to the atmosphere is usually required and should be provided. This means a PVC drain fitting sits at the bottom of the enclosure and connects to a […]
Different Types of Rain Sensors for Irrigation Controllers
Three Basic Types Of Rain Sensors The rain sensor has evolved a bit over time. This article discusses three different types of rain sensors that you may encounter. Water Collecting Basin One of the earliest types of irrigation rain sensors, still in use today, has a water collecting basin or cup that functions like a […]
How To Install An Automatic Rain Sensor
Payoff, what payoff? Most homeowners can install a standard 24-volt rain sensor often in less than an hour. And the payoff is a significant reduction on your water bill! The task only requires simple hand tools and a ladder. Sensors with an electrical rating of 125-250 VAC for use with 110 or 220-volt controllers must […]
What Is a Pump Start Relay?
Where do we begin? A pump start relay is an electrical device that allows your irrigation timer to communicate with the pump. Pumps are built to use normal house currents. For instance, the relay changes the irrigation timer to normal household voltage. It must be mounted at a minimum of 15 feet from the timer […]
How Do Pressure Tanks Work?
Pressure Tanks Prolong The Life Of Your Pump Pressure tanks work by pressurized water, making it available to your home or irrigation system. When pressure drops below a certain point, a sensor triggers the pump to replenish the water and raise the pressure. Pressure tanks elongate the pump’s lifespan by allowing them to run when […]
How to Install PVC Pipes
Installing PVC Pipes If you’ve never joined PVC pipes together before, it’s very straightforward. You’ll need PVC primer, PVC cement, pipe cutters, and of course the PVC pipe. This article covers how to connect PVC pipes in which one end is flared. The way you handle PVC pipe can make installing pipe lot easier or […]
Repair PVC Pipe Using Pipe Dream
How To Repair PVC Pipe With Pipe Dream This article explains how to repair PVC pipe using pipe dream. Repairing and replacing PVC pipes has now been made simple and quick with the innovative Pipe Dream system. The most common type of remedy you may have to make is to patch a crack in your […]
How to Install an Irrigation Valve
Installing Irrigation Valves Anti-Siphon Valve Installation Anti-siphon valves are backflow prevention valves that protect your water supply from contamination. Every irrigation system should have some sort of backflow prevention. And so you need to check the building codes in your area to find out if an anti-siphon valve will work for you. Always install anti-siphon […]
How to Replace an Irrigation Valve Diaphragm
Replacing An Irrigation Valve Diaphragm A malfunctioning valve can deal serious damage to your landscape or irrigation equipment. Therefore, tackle valve repairs as soon as you notice something wrong. But before you look at the valves let’s check your irrigation wiring. Faulty wiring causes many irrigation problems. A poor wire connection or shorted wire can […]
