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Sprinkler Valve Problem... (not what you think)
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 5:32 am
by Mitchza89
Hey guys. I was told by a hell of alot of people that Sprinkler valves are so much better then ball valves. they apparrently have a much faster opening time but...i'm finding i've had much more power from the ball valve. i mean the sprinkler valve is good...but not as good as what i had before. does anyone know what the problem could be? maybe my blowgun doesn't empty the pilot quick enough....i don't know. anyway if anyone could have a solution, it would be greatly appreciated.
regards,
mitch.
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:44 pm
by Insomniac
Different brands and models of sprinkler valves have different performance. You probably just bought one of the 'bad' ones.
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 7:58 pm
by Mitchza89
Yeah Probably aye. It was only a 14 buck one. I might go for the 23 dollar one next time.
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:34 pm
by frankrede
what size is your ball valve and your ball valve?
Posted: Sat Feb 24, 2007 8:58 pm
by Mitchza89
Uhh did ya mean Ball Valve and Sprinkler Valve? =S haha. The Ball Valve is 3/4inch and the Sprinkler Valve is 1inch.
Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2007 8:39 am
by spudthug
hmm you might want to try a rain bird or orbit...what brand did you buy?? because someone else boguht really crappy ones for like $5 apiece and they didnt work...