AbDIYer
New Member
Hi all,
I've had Rain Bird design an irrigation system for me, and I've taken it upon myself to work up the valve box...I'm not a fan of burying utilities, especially when I'm likely to need to replace pieces when they freeze (as I'm in a Northern Climate).
Here is the picture of a basic layout of it...keep in mind that there are a couple of missing 90 degree bends, and the tee nearest the brass PEX fitting is threaded for an air hose connection to blow the system out (or plug with a male cap when in use).
I guess my question is: does anybody see any issues with the design? I know I could have saved on some fittings by using female slip unions, and I may still do that. I'm using all of this Carson valve box length (33"), so I'd like to cut down on some of the fluff....are the two 1/4 turn valves just upstream of my flow control valves really necessary? Is it something that is useful ever needed in your experience?
Thanks in Advance!
Ken
I've had Rain Bird design an irrigation system for me, and I've taken it upon myself to work up the valve box...I'm not a fan of burying utilities, especially when I'm likely to need to replace pieces when they freeze (as I'm in a Northern Climate).
Here is the picture of a basic layout of it...keep in mind that there are a couple of missing 90 degree bends, and the tee nearest the brass PEX fitting is threaded for an air hose connection to blow the system out (or plug with a male cap when in use).
I guess my question is: does anybody see any issues with the design? I know I could have saved on some fittings by using female slip unions, and I may still do that. I'm using all of this Carson valve box length (33"), so I'd like to cut down on some of the fluff....are the two 1/4 turn valves just upstream of my flow control valves really necessary? Is it something that is useful ever needed in your experience?
Thanks in Advance!
Ken