Shuttle Valve For Lawn Sprinkler System?

[dirttoys]

Smart Water Valve,Wifi Control Water/Gas Shut Off Valve APP Remote,Voice Control Timing Controler,Compatible with Alexa Google Assistant IFTTT,Automatic Valve Wide Range of Uses Kitchen Garden Farm - - Amazon.com

Smart Water Valve,Wifi Control Water/Gas Shut Off Valve APP Remote,Voice Control Timing Controler,Compatible with Alexa Google Assistant IFTTT,Automatic Valve Wide Range of Uses Kitchen Garden Farm - - Amazon.com

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[mwemaxxowner]

I used two of these with hose end sprinklers all last summer. Several times I wondered if I could extend the wires to the little solenoid valves and put one wherever my heart desires no matter where the timer itself is. I don't see why not.

It worked really well for me, and I've used one this year with my garden.

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[npalen]

I like that doubler. Never seen that before. Could have used it in the past.

Yes, it's awesome what info can be found on TBN from those kind enough to share it!

 

[MossRoad]

I use my Orbit 4 station system with 3 automatic and 1 manual. 1 does the rear flower beds and planters with drippers, 2 does the front flower beds, planters, and bird bath (before they asked us to take in bird baths for that disease), and 3 does a sprinkler in the front lawn. I use the manual on the garden and to wash the car.

I was skeptical when I bought it as it only uses 2AA batteries. But years of use show that 2 batteries operate it all season long. I even took the batteries out in the fall and put them back in the following spring and it kept working. All the batteries do is keep the clock going, and open or close the valves. I don't think they hold the valves open or closed, so it's not continuous draw. Very nice. I bring it in every winter to the house so it doesn't freeze.

 

[npalen]

I use my Orbit 4 station system with 3 automatic and 1 manual. 1 does the rear flower beds and planters with drippers, 2 does the front flower beds, planters, and bird bath (before they asked us to take in bird baths for that disease), and 3 does a sprinkler in the front lawn. I use the manual on the garden and to wash the car.

I was skeptical when I bought it as it only uses 2AA batteries. But years of use show that 2 batteries operate it all season long. I even took the batteries out in the fall and put them back in the following spring and it kept working. All the batteries do is keep the clock going, and open or close the valves. I don't think they hold the valves open or closed, so it's not continuous draw. Very nice. I bring it in every winter to the house so it doesn't freeze.

Wonder how well these would do in an underground valve box that might get flooded on occasion?
The prices seem reasonable. Why couldn't a person piggyback a couple "four holers" if more than four stations were needed for a new installation?

 

[mwemaxxowner]

One of mine was set up but laying on the ground for a while. Through some heavy rains it was fine, but I know that's not the same as being submerged.

If you teed them off the same main line source I don't see why you couldn't use two for 8 different zones.

I have low water pressure and low flow, so I had one set up on a spigot on one side of the house, one on the other side. I had 8 impact sprinklers running off of them, with hoses hidden in my pin needles for my "above ground" sprinkler system. It worked well. I could easily adapt the hose threads to tie into PVC, poly, or pex pipe.

Almost through the second season now and I haven't had to change batteries in either of them.

 

[mwemaxxowner]

With the one I used, if you can lengthen the wires, you don't even need to use the manifold. Just buy the valves (sold separately. My pack came with 2).

 

[3Ts]

What you are looking for is a sprinkler indexing valve. These were used extensively in Florida lawn sprinklers for many years until the solenoids became cost effective. It has 2 or more outputs with a single input. All water goes to one output until the pump stops. The valve then indexes to the next outlet and the pump restarts and all water goes to the 2nd outlet. It requires a drop in the incoming water pressure to index the valve - it is all mechanical, no wiring needed.

Here's a link to one:
Sprinkler indexing valve

 

[MossRoad]

Wonder how well these would do in an underground valve box that might get flooded on occasion?
The prices seem reasonable. Why couldn't a person piggyback a couple "four holers" if more than four stations were needed for a new installation?

I'm guessing they wouldn't work if flooded. They're meant to be mounted on a hose bib.

No reason you couldn't put several of the controllers in a space off of a Y or multiple Y's or T's. The clocks are very accurate. I've had mine set to go 5 minutes before I leave for work. It's kept time for years.

Another bonus of battery operated:
It's not affected by power outages.

 

[MossRoad]

What you are looking for is a sprinkler indexing valve. These were used extensively in Florida lawn sprinklers for many years until the solenoids became cost effective. It has 2 or more outputs with a single input. All water goes to one output until the pump stops. The valve then indexes to the next outlet and the pump restarts and all water goes to the 2nd outlet. It requires a drop in the incoming water pressure to index the valve - it is all mechanical, no wiring needed.

Here's a link to one:
Sprinkler indexing valve

That would work. Nice.