The Sprinkler Valve

The Sprinkler Valve is an ebook written by hubb017 of Spudfiles. It gives very detailed information on a sprinkler valve and several methods of modifications. It also has a trouble shooting guide as well as modifying a blowgun.

Introduction

This section of the book explains what a sprinkler valve is. It shows a sprinkler valve's anatomy and explains how they work so that one can get a better understanding of what exactly goes on with using a sprinkler valve.

Electronic Activation

Most sprinkler valves come standard with a solenoid. This section demonstrates how the solenoid can be used in a launcher to activate the sprinkler valve.

Basic Modification

This section gives the standard and most common method for modifying a sprinkler valve, both with and without a guide rod. It also introduced one to adding a safety to a modified sprinkler valve.

Replacing the Diaphragm

This section shows an advanced method to modifying a sprinkler valve. It essentially replaces the standard diaphragm with a new one, allowing the diaphragm to open slightly faster and further. This will increase the performance of a sprinkler valve.

Note: This method of modification was first introduced to me by a member of Spudfiles called noname. I take no credit for this modification.

Conversion to a Piston Valve

This is another method of advanced modification that produces better performance than Replacing the Diaphragm. This section demonstrates how to replace the original diaphragm with a piston.

The Anti-Siphon Sprinkler Valve

This section provides insight on another commonly used type of sprinkler valve; The anti-siphon valve. These types of valves are u-shaped in configuration. It provides detail on some modifications that can be performed on these valves, although the performance gains are going to be slight, especially compared to a standard sprinkler valve.

Modifying a Blowgun

A blowgun is the most common type of triggering system used on a sprinkler valve. Some people choose to modify a blowgun to enhance the valve's performance. This section shows just how to do that.

Troubleshooting

This section provides answers to the most common problems one will face while using a sprinkler valve.

Sources

Last but not least are the sources. They are listed as follows:

Spudfiles.com

The Spudgun Technology Center

Orbit Irrigation Products, Inc

Hall Consulting's Gas Gun Design Tool

Husky Tools

RainBird Sprinkler Systems

The Book

This book is in PDF format. It can be downloaded here.