How to install Orbit Sprinkler Manifold and Valves

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Installed an Orbit 3 valve manifold with Valve Box Base and Control box. Control box installation in Part 2 of video.
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Комментарии : 73

@thewizardofchinohills7277 5 лет назад

MAN! That Water Main was Super Deep. That’s a Dig! Hope You Blessed That After You Buried it! Don’t want anything going wrong there!

@bobsquires4521 4 года назад

The water main has to be put below the freeze level so it doesn't burst during winter months. Are there similar benefits to keeping most of the system at the same level?

@jonathanjason1312 3 года назад

Cool setup

@jonathanjason1312 3 года назад

Cool setup

@jonathanjason1312 3 года назад

Hhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

@bozdude626 3 года назад

never in my life have I been able to apply plumbers tape as cleanly as you did LOL it can be done!!

@henrykprzychodzki4034 6 лет назад

Thanks for taking time to do this video. The job looks like a very good quality install and helped me a lot in planning my irrigation system

@SteveDOES 6 лет назад

Thank you. I’m happy this was able to help you.

@rickystone7 6 лет назад

Henryk Przychodzki lol

@marieemarch 4 года назад

Why did you not use primer on pvc and only cement?

@thomasfrye313 4 года назад

Wondering the same thing. It doesn't look like the one step stuff.....

@BuildItFixItDIY 3 года назад

Ditto. And also, instead of a quarter turn and hold after assembling, it was a half to 3/4 it appeared and then just was let go.

@RodneyBeazley 3 месяца назад

same here?

@federicolopez8807 2 года назад

thanks for your easy video and great explanetion

@trurestorationist8243 4 года назад

Steve, if you monitor this video, do you need to put in a Backflow Prevention on a potable water service, if so is it a RP, SVB or PVB?

@petekey9286 Год назад

Real Quick note. Need to insulate that hose bib riser in areas that will see below freezing temps. I've seen many a worksite PVC bib connection pop in cold weather.

@marieemarch 4 года назад

I would add a PTL support and strapping for the faucet so you don’t break it. Why not have a ball valve in???? Do you have to have antisiphon?

@Ryan-bc2wh 26 дней назад

Where is the backflow and pressure regulator?

@jimrylander9143 5 лет назад

Where's your backflow protection? Use AVB irrigation valves & install the hose bib upstream.

@ratbagley 4 года назад

I was here looking for directions on installing the backflow preventer. Jesus, no wonder our water is going to sh*t. I guess its easier and cheaper to leave it out.

@garyo4456 3 года назад

So it’s nice to have threaded fittings….but what clearance do you have “built in” to unthread and remove the parts?

@carmencristantiello5176 4 года назад

no pvc primer

@josebernal5503 4 года назад

Great video, thanks. No anti-siphon valve needed or required since its connected directly to main?

@crusherbakemeacake1594 4 года назад

Still needs a backflow.

@ikeo8666 3 года назад

no check valve?

@rkbest9783 Год назад

I am planning orbit setup like yours and all reddit feedback are suggesting orbit is junk and leaks and breaks. How are your sprinkler and valves after these 2 years?

@jameslacey460 Год назад

Disappointingly, you did NOT show the most important thing -- for me, anyway -- which is HOW TO SET THE BLACK SENSORS. Do you just leave them as preset? Do you turn them left or right? Do you do this just once and return them to their 12 o'clock position (neither "on" nor "off"). I'm going crazy after 3 days of doing everything and not having results. I DO hear the sensors humming, I DO see a trickle of water coming on of just one of the sprinkler heads, but that's it. Something is really afoul with my connections.

@adamcashis7800 4 месяца назад

I'm having the same problem . Did you figure it out?

@tedbenjamin188 6 лет назад

There have been so many complaints about this manifold leaking almost immediately. Reviews on this products are mostly one star. I am wondering what your long term experience is with this product and how reliable it has been? ?

@SteveDOES 6 лет назад

Hey Ted. You had me curious so i just ran out to give it a thorough inspection. I'm happy to say no leaks. With all the plants i have both the flower beds and garden going on every other day so it's been getting a lot of use over the last year and a half. So still a good experience for me. I'd recommend it.

@tedbenjamin188 6 лет назад

Glad you had a good experience here. Wondering if you used teflon tape or pipe sealant (e.g. Rectorseal Tru-Blue) for the threaded PVC connections and how tight you made these threaded connections. Thanks

@bexwild5169 6 лет назад

The reviews that I've seen on Amazon etc are 4 star average - which is pretty great! I'm excited to find this!

@punjabi1854 4 года назад

I think valves are too low to the ground. It should be 6" higher then highest sprinkler.

@brapablo3823 4 года назад

great video...thanks

@buddylove4089 4 года назад

Nice setup on the video. What cover did you use for the base?

@screaming1967 4 года назад

It’s all good BUT what is the big cover you put on?

@luisitol7971 3 года назад

Not shown in the video, but I'm assuming you used cement in the connection from pvc pipe to the valve adaptor?

@SteveDOES 3 года назад

Yes, i did.

@luisitol7971 3 года назад

@@SteveDOES perfect 👌

@Battleborn357 3 года назад

Is it important to put a T after the last valve, or will a 90° elbow suffice?

@NateTwoKayHaX 6 месяцев назад

Have you had any trouble with the orbit valves breaking/leaking? I wanting to purchase one of these, but wanted to know the quality of it. Thank you!

@benjaminhildebrand2220 5 месяцев назад

I'm looking into replacing the collars for a system I came across in my work. They're all leaking, but this really doesn't say anything about quality of product or install. We don't know.

@nolbertmestas816 3 года назад

bad ass bro goods job ..thanks

@tomwolff6329 4 года назад

Do you think you could possibly explain how you hooked up your main to the manifold? I have a pretty thorough understanding of the solenoid valves/manifold and everything downstream but how does it connect upstream? I am thinking of running 3/4 pex with a shut off valve right up to my foundation wall about 2 feet above the ground, adapter to 1" PVC, drill 1" hole through foundation, run 1" PVC through foundation, come down into the ground and into my box. Does this seem right or am I missing something?

@ShaeDolla91 4 года назад

How is this holding up? I installed one similar to this and I’m noticing a water hammer when the solenoids turn on. I installed a hammer arrestor and I can still hear the water hammer.

@scott414b Год назад

steve just found your site, what size pvc did you use with the pvc swivel adapter? Im at a loss for this thanks

@FireAlert 5 лет назад

use... primer...

@jrreich80 4 года назад

Literally came to the comments section after seeing him use just cement to see if people were saying this or if I've been using primer for no good reason.

@blackmesaresearch2 3 года назад

Seriously. The back of the can specifically tells you to use primer first. Its a chemical process that needs to happen, and the joint isn't nearly as strong without it. Most (all?) plumbing code requires it.

@jcuevas99 4 года назад

Does this require an anti-siphon valve or is it already on valves?

@crusherbakemeacake1594 4 года назад

Has 2b added.

@caseG80 2 года назад

Depends on state if freezing is issue type of valves in video don't require one where freezing isn't a problem assuming he's in non freeze zone

@fenderstratguy 7 лет назад

I can't see connecting a garden hose to a vertical piece of PVC. First time someone yanks your garden hose it's gonna break it and rip it right out of the ground.

@SteveDOES 7 лет назад

fenderstratguy Great point and this was a first timers mistake on my part. Luckily for me the hose is twice as long as needed for my tiny yard but to be safe, I drove in a 3' piece of rebar next to the pipe and secured them together.

@fenderstratguy 7 лет назад

I think I've seen that done, now that you mention it. Pretty sure that's all you'd need to do to prevent most problems.

@jaffy27 6 лет назад

You might want to paint the PVC to protect it from UV as well. Otherwise it will get brittle.

@Ryan-bc2wh Год назад

@@SteveDOES Great job, did you have any trouble with the PVC becoming brittle from the sun?

@SteveDOES Год назад

@@Ryan-bc2wh It's been about 7 years and i haven't had any issues yet. However, this is a concern for me. IF i were to do it again i wouldn't use that is exposed to the sun. I'd talk to the crew at Depot to find a better alternative.

@vinhgolf 4 года назад

great video. thank you. how deep should the trend should have?

@SteveDOES 4 года назад

I trenched about 18 inches.

@vinhgolf 4 года назад

Steve DOES ok thank you . Also I didn’t understand the chicken wire you used , you fill the hole with gravel then put the chicken wire Down then the value box ? Right ? Also I am on East cost and it is cold in the winter and I know that the system need to flush the water out so it won’t freeze , is there a way to connect for clean out ? I few I ask a lot questions here , which sprinkler head you recommend and do you do the pvc cement to connect them ? , right ?

@4fishman26 7 лет назад

You don't use a primer. Have you had any leaks

@SteveDOES 7 лет назад

Hi Fishman, in the past i used primer on some jobs and not on others. From the research I've done (and when it comes to the internet anyone can find a site that will support your opinion) i found that it wasn't necessary. In fact, in some tests it was less strong to use primer. However, because i am just using the cement i like to get a back-and-forth twist in there to ensure it's melted together properly without any potential channels for leaks. Also i just hate the sloppy look of the purple primer that drips everywhere. On a personal note, i wonder if primer is just a marketing ploy to 'fix' a problem that doesn't really exist. Here is a link to a test that was done. Let me know what you think. www.plumbingsupply.com/the-great-pvc-primer-debate.html

@vicentefranco2595 7 лет назад

Steve Siems - Weekend Warrior m

@tommypandaland 4 года назад

Totally agree

@fabioapelbaum8840 4 года назад

Hi there, thanks for the video, the orbit manifold box base, does it come with a box cover? I dont like the idea to be able to see the manifolds at all times, any recommendation?