@@BattistoniTrenchTalk your knowledge was great like mine, the dual head install makes me cringe especially because of constant cross-coverage but you did good explaining
Couldn’t get better than a professional in ground irrigation system especially Hunter! Very clean and precise installation. Kevin is very knowledgeable and knows his stuff. Great video George!
I DIY'd mine 2 years ago with a trencher and yes it was a ton of work, 80% of the job was actually filling the trench back in. Managed to do it all in 4 days and I get far less overspray on my driveway, sidewalks and patio than my neighbors' professionally installed systems thanks to my MP Rotators.
I also did mine myself when I was 65 in Florida in August. Sweating like a whore in church. Also dug my own irrigation well. I now have the best lawn in the sub division. Home owners association sent me letters about how great my lawn looks. So you young guys save your money and do it yourself, just not in the hot weather.
this guy could talk a dog off a meat truck, shit i have a irrigation system and want another one from this guy after the video. this should get alot of views...great work
I installed this exact same system myself as a DIY on a 10k sq ft yard last fall. It was definitely a lot of work and took a lot of planning. I installed almost 80 heads, and had to tunnel under sidewalk 5 times since i have a corner lot, and need to get into the easement. Heck I was able water my entire easement with ~20 side stripe heads on a single zone, yea i have a large corner lot! It so awesome, and I don't think you can do that with traditional short range spray nozzle, but I could be wrong. I learned to use a trencher, and it took more time backfilling the trenches. I saved myself almost 5K!! It is definitely a lot of work, and it took about 5 full days to install 8 zones, and rough in 2 additional zones for landscape irrigation. After it is all said and done, MP Rotators and their Hydrowise are the way to go. I can tell a big difference between my lawn and my neighbors who have traditional spray nozzles. I only water my lawn 5 times a week, and it every sq ft of the lawn get no more than 1" of watering a week. Plus the controller can monitor how much rain I received at my house to alter the water schedule. I am thinking of creating a video tutorial or my process. It includes the planning, such as how to zone using Hunters provided documents, and installation process using poly tubing since I documented every step I did for future reference. I even had professional irrigation ppl see it, and they were impressed. Lol, or just making me feel good and not telling the truth. Haha. If anyone is interested, let me know I can create it!
I am I licensed irrigator in the state of Texas, these mp rotator are really awsome. They definitely save water and are extremely durable. I've never had one fail on me
@theclan011 no issues if installed correctly. Use 40 psi regulated heads with check valves and it will run smoothly. Even used them in reclaimed water and they do great.
I’m really happy you finally got hooked up! Being honest, your guy was fantastic. He truly knows about pressure, volume and expectations. My compliments to his explanations he provided. Everyone interested in irrigation should have an installer this knowledgeable. If they can’t discuss overlap, distances, volume and psi, send them off your property!!!! I actually pulled out the existing irrigation system that came with the house I purchased. There are SO many scam artists installing these things they have no clue nor care about what they’re doing. With that said, on my second go around, I have a perfect irrigation setup similar to yours and I sleep well night having a system that delivers. I love your content and I’m glad you can enjoy some great irrigation!!!!!
if i could afford it, Kevin would be my guy for sure. Love his knowledge that backs up his sales techniques. Obviously knows all the little details that a DIYer like myself would overlook. Something big like this, i would def feel better having a guy like that do it for me
I love, love, love my Hunter rotators! Excellent tuna can testing for even watering! Slow & steady to minimize runoff, and streaming water droplets that minimize mist & evaporation. Water conservation.
Amazing job fellas, im a Irrigation Technician myself and the install looks phenomenal. The only thing I'm not really a fan of is the Poly-Pipe for the main an zone lines. In my experience I've seen that tree roots and surrounding rocks can damage the Poly easier than PVC. There's definitely pros and cons to both, but the crew definitely seems top-notch, professional, and educated! Awesome install!
Wow! Love how George genuinely promotes others! With the presentation skills that Kevin exhibits - he most be able to afford a few Rolls Royce! He killed it!
I installed a 65-head 9-zone system. I'm a designer and loved the challenge. I'm not a licensed plumber and I stopped a lot of people from separating me from my hard-earned $$$$. I'm an excellent hand digger and used a trencher too. I created all the Hunter head spray patterns in Sketchup so I can design any space.
This is pretty much my exact setup: mprotators with the hydrawise controller (my installers thought I was nuts when I asked for them since you need a lot more heads for full coverage). Only thing I wish my installer did was give me 6” popups in certain areas since I mow tall at 4” most of the year. In certain sloped areas, the head barely gets out over the grass especially when it’s overgrown. Something to consider if you have sloped areas or mow tall!
@@PrincessCutLawnCare in certain areas I may make them swap them out but I finally got the lawn back to what it was prior to install so I’d hate to tear up some of turf again. Even though they used the same machine as your installation, it still left divots that I had to level out alone with reseeding certain areas. Minimal damage compared to trenching but definitely still needed work after they left…
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I would have had some serious anxiety about them trenching up my yard. That is one reason why I have always been hesitant to get an in-ground system lol
Excellent video! I just had my irrigation system installed last year and I love it! They installed mostly rain bird RVAN nozzles but after a year most of them stopped rotating so I switched out all my nozzles to the mp rotators and it’s been perfect since then!
you mentioned the risers come in various lengths. when, under what conditions would you use a taller riser. sometimes as my grass grows the riser spray hits the grass when spraying??!! Larry
Thanks for the video. I have the Hunter PRS bodies and MP rotators, only 18 months since install and two MP rotators do not turn automatically anymore and need a manual turn to get them going. The supplier replaced both for free, but it took a lot of discussion back and forth before they would accept the return. Citing reasons like, my pressure is low (no), clean the units they must be dirty (that was my first step), you have hard water (well who doesn't), these are designed to work flawlessly (no). They work great and I love them, but be aware, you will have issues with the MP rotators at some point and they will need replacement. Easy and cheap to do, but not without fault. The coverage they provide is excellent.
sucks they have to use such aggressive equipment, Ryan Knorr had his done a few years ago and the tire damage was brutal. Seems they could look to improve upon that now the lawn will need to be re-leveled and set back for a bit.
@@JEK I mean i'm sure these guys have a ton of these to do and they have found the perfect equipment to do it fast and effective. I wouldn't want to be there all day digging it up with a shovel you know 😂😂😂🤙🏾
Thats ok john more content for the channel haha btw i cant even see the scars in the front yard anymore, backyard still some but it should be good soon
remember watching your installation is like getting operated on without being knocked out, we are performing surgery on your yard and once it's over your yard needs two weeks of physical therapy (heavy daily water cycles) and it will make a full recovery and no more hose wrestling!
Very nice. I saw your video last year with Kevin talking about the MP rotators and I've been wanting to make the transition. I have a mixture of various Rain Bird and Nelson heads now, but I really want to replace them all with the MP and the pressure regulated body. I'm thinking I'll just do one zone at a time, because I have 35-40 heads over 8 zones, so it would be a lot of work to do all at once! Congrats on the new setup, I'm sure you'll love it!
Man!!!!!.... Kevin's' the BOSS. I thought he was just being funny at first, but then I realized that he IS funny, and also KNOWS HIS SHIT. Awesome video man, thanks.
Thank you for your kind words! I'm a bit of a charter or so I'm told. I was born into the industry four generations deep going back to 1928. I love it and working with George has been great, learning a lot from him!
@@kevinbattistoni5960 That's incredible dude!! The substance of that heritage is evident in your work. All the best!! P.S. I cringe when I think about the "sprinkler system" I just put in and , well, what you do. I'm certain your comments on it would have everyone on the floor laughing. Adios!
Great video. I paid 13K to have our sprinkler system installed a few years ago and I told the guy that all I care about was to have good coverage. Needless to say I got the complete opposite. I’ve got zones with 12 to 14 heads on them which is WAAY to many. As a lawn care nut, it’s one of the biggest stresses in my life.
If you don't already have them, swap out to mp rotators. Their low flow can handle that many heads on a zone provided you have 1" lines and decent pressure.
1 zone can go up to 100 IF you have strong water flow called GPM ( gallons per minute). For example: if you have 20 GPM, then 1 sprinkler used 1 gpm. You can use up to 20 sprinkler. Most of RVan is the kind of rotary nozzle have use 1 or less. So basically check your water pressure, use rotary nozzle like the video you will have good system.
You lucked out,man! These guys know exactly what they are doing. When I worked on water wells I came across many landscapers and plumbers and I’m telling you this guy is the real deal. Awesome system! Wish I had guys like that in my area!
Hey George great video & info, but this is a new install..how about replacing existing nozzels with MP rotators, how to do it, instructions or contraindications..will this be as easy as replacing the nozzels or thre is more to it..your advise will be much appreciated
Very nice! I'm sure you are excited George! Enjoy that system! Installed my own system years ago, it's a nice weekend project if you have nice weather..
"MP ROTAROR HEADS" are KING, just as long as they are adjusted correctly with Spread and Range! Plus they have replaceable filters to keep Particulates from "choking" the head emitters.
what happens in winter when freezing comes to the water trapped in the check valves? do you need to evacuate the water with air pressure? how does that work without an air compressor?
Yes, the system will go through what we call the winterization process. Will shoot the process and put it out in George's channel this fall, stay tuned.
Happy for you to get a new system!! I on the other hand will still be pulling hoses all over the yard. I have 6500 sq ft just in the front yard. I've looked into it but stopped when the price was getting way to high for me and that was doing the work myself. Now after seeing your video I may just forget it. LOL I'm still happy that they hook you up brother!!
Thank you for your kind words, As I greatly appreciate the encouragement. This is something I plan on exploring in the future. I couldn't ask for a better friend or mentor in the area than George!
@@BattistoniTrenchTalk I just made the exact same comment lol. Knowledgeable, concise, have a passion for what you do, and a touch of humor. Definitely start up your own channel. Loved your video!
that is the best timer on the market, congratulations on getting an awesome irrigation system. I love using my timer to water when the yard needs it. I personally have a well so all I have to pay for is the electric which is very nice.
Nice video George, I couldn't live without my inground irrigation system. Link it to a weather monitoring controller and you've got a system that not only keeps your lawn watered correctly but saves you money too..
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I'll have to check, I'll message you later when I look it up..I would like to have a separate meter for the irrigation so I don't have to pay for sewage but my township want an exorbitant price to do it..
So many cool irrigation heads out now. I have a combo of rotators and traditional heads, mistake I made was not doing a dedicated park strip zone but overall works great. Utility company ran some electric this spring and cut one of my laterals so J have a zine out but plan to repair this week. Be well!
Damn ours was put in in the late 90's tech for irrigation has gotten way better since then obviously. Kinda wish I could redo my whole yard and get that installed 😂
DIY can be done right if you are committed. I live in Wild West Florida and just did my entire irrigation system from sub panel all the way to nozzle and even moved location of artesian well source to the pump. Did all 800 feet of 3/4 pvc by hand, no machines. But it took me nearly 3 months. We don’t screw around and use pvc schedule 40.
This Kevin dude with his teal Jordan's, one piece jumpsuit , violet shades and body stances seems like a character out of some script lol but knows his trade.
With the online websites available to help the DIYer, this is really not that difficult of a job as they state. This is a big sales pitch but still a great informative video. There are several website you can upload your house and lot layouts that you have drawn out of use Google Maps for an aerial view of your house and take a snapshot. Upload and you can plan the entire system out with zones etc. Now be sure to check with local laws etc for permits etc but yes it's usually true you need a plumber to get the plumbing part done but it's not thousands of dollars for the install. There are so many websites to help you out and get the job done yourself and done right. Now don't get me wrong, the Pros do a great job and have lots of experience but one can do it yourself with planning because that's what your paying for with a Professional installation. Heck I currently use my backyard faucet with a 3 way timer splitter and it works great! Do what works for you!
My last house I paid for a professional install, my current house put in a full 12 zone system myself, 0 issues. The professional one, multiple leaks, heads not dialed in, and a messing looking wiring in the valve box. My install super clean valve box, all wiring in conduit, added surface shutoff, filter, pressure gauge and blow out connection. I think this guy is overselling the professional work being labor intensive lol. One of the easier jobs I have done.
Always a great watch George👍💯 curious if you know what the best killer would be of that strawberry vine looking plant that is overtaking my lawn? We do have well water at about a depth of 120ft.
We got this done at are house we bought all these parts and some fancy wiring stuff to control the sprinklers to are phone we did it the trenches way we got it done saved us a lot of money but it was definitely a headache because we used TH-cam and weren’t verified on this but it turned out great and we have a sprinkler system you would think was installed by professionals
I did DIY using a regular hose, flexible pipe to connect sprinkler heads and MP rotators then each “zone” hooked up on a Orbit B-Hyve timer. Since I’m using normal pressure coming out of the house, I could only connect 3-4 heads per “zone”. I dug by hand using a shovel (huge pain) but at least it is “in ground” now.
@@kevinbattistoni5960 depends. I did professional install in my new build that’s currently building. this is solely because the real estate market in that area prefers it. (Almost every house has it.) If the local market didn’t care for it (ie. there is little to no ROI in home value for installing professional in-ground sprinklers), I would still do DIY.
I install irrigation systems for a living and looks great! Only issue is you went with hunter instead of rain bird, rainbird quality is 1000 times better lol
RB is good competition but I respectfully disagree with your statement especially when they don't even manufacture a remote and we have been remote ready and manufacturing since 1996. Some people like Ford and other like Chevy. To each there own. Thank you for engaging in the content!
I installed my whole system myself, even digging the well cause I didn’t want to run off the municipality’s water. Yes it’s a lot of work but it’s perfect and what I wayer
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Timestamps:
Intro: 0:00
Pre-installation: 00:55
Plumbing: 01:30
Breaking Ground: 02:34
Valves: 03:32
Setting The Heads: 04:20
Spray Bodies: 07:31
Spray Nozzles: 08:16
Proper Zoning: 09:51
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Can you do a video on how to get rid of moles, voles, mice in your lawn?
not even close check out ireigreen, thats the rolls royce of irrigation systems lol
Kevin needs his own TH-cam channel.....he’s a natural
Totally!
Billy, thank you for your feedback & kind words, with Georges's guidance I'd like to do that.
He has a yt account but he doesn’t upload on it
@@kevinbattistoni5960 I thought this was your TH-cam channel when I stumbled across this video - make it happen!
@@kevinbattistoni5960 yeah man, you're legit!
Kevin’s super knowledgeable and his shoe game is also top notch.
Thank you for your kind words.
Agreed. I noticed his Jordan’s first thing.
@@BattistoniTrenchTalk Thanks Kevin, you made this video 100% more enjoyable, appreciate all your knowledge and professionalism!
@@sandyovals thank you for your kind words, I appreciate it!!
@@BattistoniTrenchTalk your knowledge was great like mine, the dual head install makes me cringe especially because of constant cross-coverage but you did good explaining
Kevin is such a G! Especially the way he was standing there at the beginning you just knew he was beyond an expert on everything irrigation!
😂💯
Thank you for your kind words I really appreciate it. My family's been installing irrigation for 96 years it's passion for me
Couldn’t get better than a professional in ground irrigation system especially Hunter! Very clean and precise installation. Kevin is very knowledgeable and knows his stuff. Great video George!
Much appreciated!
I DIY'd mine 2 years ago with a trencher and yes it was a ton of work, 80% of the job was actually filling the trench back in. Managed to do it all in 4 days and I get far less overspray on my driveway, sidewalks and patio than my neighbors' professionally installed systems thanks to my MP Rotators.
You’re hired, when can you do mine 🤣
I also did mine myself when I was 65 in Florida in August. Sweating like a whore in church. Also dug my own irrigation well. I now have the best lawn in the sub division. Home owners association sent me letters about how great my lawn looks. So you young guys save your money and do it yourself, just not in the hot weather.
I did a diy one back in September with just a shovel in 2 days, I’m only 13 and I did really well, I have a video of the system
Wow! That video was top notch. I felt like I was watching HGTV. Congratulations on the new irrigation, George!
haha thanks bro! its about time i got one haha
this guy could talk a dog off a meat truck, shit i have a irrigation system and want another one from this guy after the video. this should get alot of views...great work
Thank you for your kind word, greatly appreciate your positive feedback!
lol a dog off a meat truck thats hilarious!
I installed this exact same system myself as a DIY on a 10k sq ft yard last fall. It was definitely a lot of work and took a lot of planning. I installed almost 80 heads, and had to tunnel under sidewalk 5 times since i have a corner lot, and need to get into the easement. Heck I was able water my entire easement with ~20 side stripe heads on a single zone, yea i have a large corner lot! It so awesome, and I don't think you can do that with traditional short range spray nozzle, but I could be wrong.
I learned to use a trencher, and it took more time backfilling the trenches. I saved myself almost 5K!! It is definitely a lot of work, and it took about 5 full days to install 8 zones, and rough in 2 additional zones for landscape irrigation.
After it is all said and done, MP Rotators and their Hydrowise are the way to go. I can tell a big difference between my lawn and my neighbors who have traditional spray nozzles. I only water my lawn 5 times a week, and it every sq ft of the lawn get no more than 1" of watering a week. Plus the controller can monitor how much rain I received at my house to alter the water schedule.
I am thinking of creating a video tutorial or my process. It includes the planning, such as how to zone using Hunters provided documents, and installation process using poly tubing since I documented every step I did for future reference. I even had professional irrigation ppl see it, and they were impressed. Lol, or just making me feel good and not telling the truth. Haha.
If anyone is interested, let me know I can create it!
Wow props to you my friend, i knw that was quite the project!
And you should make a video! There is a big audience for it.
I would like to see this!
Definitely produce that video
I am I licensed irrigator in the state of Texas, these mp rotator are really awsome. They definitely save water and are extremely durable. I've never had one fail on me
Thats great to hear!
Thank you for your feedback, TExas does it properly with their licensing
We have had so many failures in our northern climate we refrain from using MP rotors.
Any issues yet? I plan on getting about 40 MP heads installed across 8 zones
@theclan011 no issues if installed correctly. Use 40 psi regulated heads with check valves and it will run smoothly. Even used them in reclaimed water and they do great.
I’m really happy you finally got hooked up!
Being honest, your guy was fantastic. He truly knows about pressure, volume and expectations. My compliments to his explanations he provided.
Everyone interested in irrigation should have an installer this knowledgeable. If they can’t discuss overlap, distances, volume and psi, send them off your property!!!!
I actually pulled out the existing irrigation system that came with the house I purchased. There are SO many scam artists installing these things they have no clue nor care about what they’re doing. With that said, on my second go around, I have a perfect irrigation setup similar to yours and I sleep well night having a system that delivers.
I love your content and I’m glad you can enjoy some great irrigation!!!!!
Thanks mike! Appreciate the kind words 😃
if i could afford it, Kevin would be my guy for sure. Love his knowledge that backs up his sales techniques. Obviously knows all the little details that a DIYer like myself would overlook. Something big like this, i would def feel better having a guy like that do it for me
Yeah he is a real pro. Also seems like he could probably kill you in 30 different ways
Glad you found value in the content, thank you for the feedback!
I love, love, love my Hunter rotators! Excellent tuna can testing for even watering! Slow & steady to minimize runoff, and streaming water droplets that minimize mist & evaporation. Water conservation.
Amazing job fellas, im a Irrigation Technician myself and the install looks phenomenal. The only thing I'm not really a fan of is the Poly-Pipe for the main an zone lines. In my experience I've seen that tree roots and surrounding rocks can damage the Poly easier than PVC. There's definitely pros and cons to both, but the crew definitely seems top-notch, professional, and educated! Awesome install!
we appreciate it, thank you! 👍🏽
The install on that is money. I did my own install before I laid my sod but this is clean. You'll love in the inground system. Sick video, bro!
Thanks dude! already lovin it! so convenient
Wow!
Love how George genuinely promotes others!
With the presentation skills that Kevin exhibits - he most be able to afford a few Rolls Royce! He killed it!
Great video. Kevin rocking those Tiffany’s SB’s… NICE!!!
Dude... they did a phenomenal job on this system. Thanks for the video!
I just received my kit. I love it. Thanks, George.
If you have any questions let us know?
I installed a 65-head 9-zone system. I'm a designer and loved the challenge. I'm not a licensed plumber and I stopped a lot of people from separating me from my hard-earned $$$$. I'm an excellent hand digger and used a trencher too. I created all the Hunter head spray patterns in Sketchup so I can design any space.
This is pretty much my exact setup: mprotators with the hydrawise controller (my installers thought I was nuts when I asked for them since you need a lot more heads for full coverage). Only thing I wish my installer did was give me 6” popups in certain areas since I mow tall at 4” most of the year. In certain sloped areas, the head barely gets out over the grass especially when it’s overgrown. Something to consider if you have sloped areas or mow tall!
nice! are you going to eventually get the 6in pop ups?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare in certain areas I may make them swap them out but I finally got the lawn back to what it was prior to install so I’d hate to tear up some of turf again. Even though they used the same machine as your installation, it still left divots that I had to level out alone with reseeding certain areas. Minimal damage compared to trenching but definitely still needed work after they left…
Pretty awesome set up man. That vibratory plow is pretty nice so they didn't have to tear the hell out of your lawn. Great video man!
Thanks bro 😎
I’m not sure how I’d feel if they had to bust out the trencher haha
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I would have had some serious anxiety about them trenching up my yard. That is one reason why I have always been hesitant to get an in-ground system lol
@@TheLawnLover this is why I haven’t done it yet. Every one I’ve called for a quote all use trenchers only. 🤦♂️
@@nointro same here, I have put too much work into the lawn to have it torn to hell. I will keep at it with my manual sprinklers
@@TheLawnLover I used the link in the description to get connect with people in my area. Hopefully someone good will contact me!
Excellent video! I just had my irrigation system installed last year and I love it! They installed mostly rain bird RVAN nozzles but after a year most of them stopped rotating so I switched out all my nozzles to the mp rotators and it’s been perfect since then!
That is awesome!
love those hunter nozzles!
That Kevin dude is 110 % intense. He knows is business.
haha hes a beast
Thank you, Paul.
Man, you look like an action movie star.
@@der_pinguin44 maybe a stunt double.. 🙏🏻
@@der_pinguin44 thank you for your kind words
You're off to the races now!! That lawn will be POPPIN all summer!!
straight up bro!
Awesome video George! 🙌🏼 Thank you for giving Rainmakers the opportunity to install your new irrigation system.
Thanks Vince! you guys did an AWESOME job!
Appreciate you brotha
Just got the same system. I'm SOOOO glad I hired someone to do it - took them 4 hours and it's perfect head-to-head coverage.
How much did it cost, if I may ask?
This is as good as a This old house video! Very professional! Excellent editing. Great job!!
Thank you so much mark!
I’ve dedicated the last year and half to learning the art of making videos so your comment means a a lot 😃
Sweet video! I’ve had my Hunter system for 3 years now. Beats dragging those water hoses around.
Thanks for sharing tony!
Good to see you boss!
Dude sick video. Your boy is slick on camera. I need him to come out here and put in one of those systems in. Lawn looking awesome too. Great work.
Appreciate it dude!
that kev is a smooth operator
hot me up, I travel.
you mentioned the risers come in various lengths. when, under what conditions would you use a taller riser. sometimes as my grass grows the riser spray hits the grass when spraying??!! Larry
What height do you mow at?
Uh oh - irrigation is a game changer man! Glad you finally got one installed!
Thanks Bro! man im too excited!
Thanks for the video. I have the Hunter PRS bodies and MP rotators, only 18 months since install and two MP rotators do not turn automatically anymore and need a manual turn to get them going. The supplier replaced both for free, but it took a lot of discussion back and forth before they would accept the return. Citing reasons like, my pressure is low (no), clean the units they must be dirty (that was my first step), you have hard water (well who doesn't), these are designed to work flawlessly (no).
They work great and I love them, but be aware, you will have issues with the MP rotators at some point and they will need replacement. Easy and cheap to do, but not without fault. The coverage they provide is excellent.
oooooh watching that plow mess up your turf... is the same feeling as getting kicked in the balls 😂😂😂 Congrats on the new system my dude! 😊🙌🏾🙏🏾🤙🏾
sucks they have to use such aggressive equipment, Ryan Knorr had his done a few years ago and the tire damage was brutal. Seems they could look to improve upon that now the lawn will need to be re-leveled and set back for a bit.
@@JEK I mean i'm sure these guys have a ton of these to do and they have found the perfect equipment to do it fast and effective. I wouldn't want to be there all day digging it up with a shovel you know 😂😂😂🤙🏾
Thats ok john more content for the channel haha
btw i cant even see the scars in the front yard anymore, backyard still some but it should be good soon
remember watching your installation is like getting operated on without being knocked out, we are performing surgery on your yard and once it's over your yard needs two weeks of physical therapy (heavy daily water cycles) and it will make a full recovery and no more hose wrestling!
@@kevinbattistoni5960 😂😂😂
Very nice. I saw your video last year with Kevin talking about the MP rotators and I've been wanting to make the transition. I have a mixture of various Rain Bird and Nelson heads now, but I really want to replace them all with the MP and the pressure regulated body. I'm thinking I'll just do one zone at a time, because I have 35-40 heads over 8 zones, so it would be a lot of work to do all at once!
Congrats on the new setup, I'm sure you'll love it!
Thanks Ben!
That would be quite the project! You got this 👍
Nice work my man! I see green grass all summer long in your future lol! Kevin is a natural on TH-cam wow!
Thank you, sir!
@@BattistoniTrenchTalk ROCK ON my friend!
Wow, Kevin is a weapon, get that guy a channel already, love his many different shoes in this vid. Definately thought of Top Gun when I watched this.
Damn...Kevins Rad, I wish I was that cool.
thank you for your kind words.
I feel like sharing this video with people and I know they don't care about sprinklers but Kevin is killing it!
Man!!!!!.... Kevin's' the BOSS. I thought he was just being funny at first, but then I realized that he IS funny, and also KNOWS HIS SHIT. Awesome video man, thanks.
Thanks! he's the joe rogan of irrigation.
Funny and knows his stuff 💯
Thank you for your kind words! I'm a bit of a charter or so I'm told. I was born into the industry four generations deep going back to 1928. I love it and working with George has been great, learning a lot from him!
@@kevinbattistoni5960 That's incredible dude!! The substance of that heritage is evident in your work. All the best!!
P.S. I cringe when I think about the "sprinkler system" I just put in and , well, what you do. I'm certain your comments on it would have everyone on the floor laughing. Adios!
@@darshanaalles6780 all good. I prefer to measure twice and cut once but live and learn, right?
He’s got Johnny Sins doing his irrigation system install. This guy knows how to lay the pipe. 🤣
Word 🎤💧
LMAOOOOO
Great video. I paid 13K to have our sprinkler system installed a few years ago and I told the guy that all I care about was to have good coverage. Needless to say I got the complete opposite. I’ve got zones with 12 to 14 heads on them which is WAAY to many. As a lawn care nut, it’s one of the biggest stresses in my life.
If you don't already have them, swap out to mp rotators. Their low flow can handle that many heads on a zone provided you have 1" lines and decent pressure.
1 zone can go up to 100 IF you have strong water flow called GPM ( gallons per minute). For example: if you have 20 GPM, then 1 sprinkler used 1 gpm. You can use up to 20 sprinkler.
Most of RVan is the kind of rotary nozzle have use 1 or less. So basically check your water pressure, use rotary nozzle like the video you will have good system.
You lucked out,man! These guys know exactly what they are doing. When I worked on water wells I came across many landscapers and plumbers and I’m telling you this guy is the real deal. Awesome system! Wish I had guys like that in my area!
appreciate it jake!
Hey George great video & info, but this is a new install..how about replacing existing nozzels with MP rotators, how to do it, instructions or contraindications..will this be as easy as replacing the nozzels or thre is more to it..your advise will be much appreciated
This guy definitely knows about lawn irrigation!
Thank you for your feedback!
And that’s the way it’s done!
Very nice! I'm sure you are excited George! Enjoy that system!
Installed my own system years ago, it's a nice weekend project if you have nice weather..
Thanks steven!
Having in ground irrigation is a game changer. Well done George 👊🏼
it really is! we have been having a dry spring and it has already came in handy!
Oh yeah! Felt like a grown-up when I finally got my irrigation system dialed in and no longer had to drag hoses around.
Bless Kevin's heart
haha
"MP ROTAROR HEADS" are KING, just as long as they are adjusted correctly with Spread and Range!
Plus they have replaceable filters to keep Particulates from "choking" the head emitters.
what happens in winter when freezing comes to the water trapped in the check valves? do you need to evacuate the water with air pressure? how does that work without an air compressor?
Yes, the system will go through what we call the winterization process. Will shoot the process and put it out in George's channel this fall, stay tuned.
Kevin is great, he could be the next Sopranos made man! The guy is just fun, serious, and brings the knowledge. Enjoyed this episode a lot!
Happy for you to get a new system!! I on the other hand will still be pulling hoses all over the yard. I have 6500 sq ft just in the front yard. I've looked into it but stopped when the price was getting way to high for me and that was doing the work myself. Now after seeing your video I may just forget it. LOL I'm still happy that they hook you up brother!!
I like how those updated heads water, can they be put on an exiting hunter traditional head? Thanks
Word👊 Thread off the list of thread on the new.
Kevin is made for camera! He needs a lawn irrigation channel!
Haha yes he is!
And I totally agree 💯 been tellin him to start one
Thank you for your kind words, As I greatly appreciate the encouragement. This is something I plan on exploring in the future. I couldn't ask for a better friend or mentor in the area than George!
@@BattistoniTrenchTalk when you need content hit me up, I'm not far from George and didn't know I needed this until now.
@@BattistoniTrenchTalk I just made the exact same comment lol. Knowledgeable, concise, have a passion for what you do, and a touch of humor. Definitely start up your own channel. Loved your video!
@@coryCuc thank you 🙏🏻
Such a great video I know I'm getting this system now I just had someone bid my system install and it's 5,500 for the front and back to be done
Thanks vin!
that is the best timer on the market, congratulations on getting an awesome irrigation system. I love using my timer to water when the yard needs it. I personally have a well so all I have to pay for is the electric which is very nice.
I'll start tagging you on some of my yard pics. I wish I could grow Kentucky blue grass.
Congrats on your new baby!!!
Thank you so much 😀
Nice video George, I couldn't live without my inground irrigation system.
Link it to a weather monitoring controller and you've got a system that not only keeps your lawn watered correctly but saves you money too..
Thanks man! If you don’t mind me asking.. how’s the water bill there in MI?
@@PrincessCutLawnCare I'll have to check, I'll message you later when I look it up..I would like to have a separate meter for the irrigation so I don't have to pay for sewage but my township want an exorbitant price to do it..
Same, I'm in Florida and we have saint Augustine grass. Irrigation with reclaim water keeps my grass looking good.
Depends on how accurate the hardware and software is, a lot of the stuff out is inaccurate.
So many cool irrigation heads out now. I have a combo of rotators and traditional heads, mistake I made was not doing a dedicated park strip zone but overall works great. Utility company ran some electric this spring and cut one of my laterals so J have a zine out but plan to repair this week. Be well!
Yeah id NEVER try to do a self install on an irrigation system LOL. Glad ours was installed when we bought our house. Its amazing to have
That is awesome!
Just hired Ed and his sons to do my yard! We're going with about 30-40MP heads, and the rest are Rotors. Very excited!
Great to hear! Keep us updated!
Your lawn is gonna be poppin 🔥
Hunter is the best! I am starting a small business using their parts.
The shoes and the socks though....👍🤙
thank you
Congrats on the new irrigation system. It truly looks high tech and super clean install.
Thanks cola! seen you commenting on a bunch of videos, really appreciate the support!
My boy Kev with the kicks and stunners, he’s seems like a cool non criminal Avanatti
Thank you for your kind words. Stay tuned for a new channel coming your way soon.
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This east coast video didn't disappoint.
Thank you sir haha. It was great working with George and glad he loves his new system 👍🏼
@@vinnymase44 Definitely a clean install.
Damn ours was put in in the late 90's tech for irrigation has gotten way better since then obviously. Kinda wish I could redo my whole yard and get that installed 😂
its nice!
DIY can be done right if you are committed. I live in Wild West Florida and just did my entire irrigation system from sub panel all the way to nozzle and even moved location of artesian well source to the pump. Did all 800 feet of 3/4 pvc by hand, no machines. But it took me nearly 3 months. We don’t screw around and use pvc schedule 40.
Kevin reminds me of a drill instructor. Right?? Anyone else?? This man has spent time on the island or SD.
I'm wired pretty tight and my father and grand father all served but I have not.
@@BattistoniTrenchTalk Love it man! Keep up the grind!
This Kevin dude with his teal Jordan's, one piece jumpsuit , violet shades and body stances seems like a character out of some script lol but knows his trade.
No doubt, I am that. authentic - what you see is what you get with the cameras on or off. thank you for engaging with the content.
Congratulations on a great system. Nice shoes Kevin.
Thanks randy!
Thank you!
Excellent presentation by the installer
Thanks kirk! Kevin has quite the gift of gab
With the online websites available to help the DIYer, this is really not that difficult of a job as they state. This is a big sales pitch but still a great informative video. There are several website you can upload your house and lot layouts that you have drawn out of use Google Maps for an aerial view of your house and take a snapshot. Upload and you can plan the entire system out with zones etc. Now be sure to check with local laws etc for permits etc but yes it's usually true you need a plumber to get the plumbing part done but it's not thousands of dollars for the install. There are so many websites to help you out and get the job done yourself and done right. Now don't get me wrong, the Pros do a great job and have lots of experience but one can do it yourself with planning because that's what your paying for with a Professional installation. Heck I currently use my backyard faucet with a 3 way timer splitter and it works great! Do what works for you!
@ 3:45, Dude opened that valve box like a BOSS 😎 lmao!
Haha for real
My last house I paid for a professional install, my current house put in a full 12 zone system myself, 0 issues. The professional one, multiple leaks, heads not dialed in, and a messing looking wiring in the valve box. My install super clean valve box, all wiring in conduit, added surface shutoff, filter, pressure gauge and blow out connection.
I think this guy is overselling the professional work being labor intensive lol. One of the easier jobs I have done.
Always a great watch George👍💯 curious if you know what the best killer would be of that strawberry vine looking plant that is overtaking my lawn? We do have well water at about a depth of 120ft.
Welcome back Geo, thought you were M.I.A.***********another great vid!
Been back bro, where you been???
Whoa!
Kevin is Maverick/Top Gun
Great video, ty for showing your latest yard work
No Problem Ed! Kev is a beast haha
Thank you for your kind words!
Kevin is a irrigation installer by day. Mafiso hit man at night
I've got to pay the bills
sssshhh
wish we had people like this is my area of Australia
We got this done at are house we bought all these parts and some fancy wiring stuff to control the sprinklers to are phone we did it the trenches way we got it done saved us a lot of money but it was definitely a headache because we used TH-cam and weren’t verified on this but it turned out great and we have a sprinkler system you would think was installed by professionals
Very nice, I'm still rocking the classic oscillating fan sprinkler 😎. Looks good, may need some leveling after it settles.
Thanks bro!
actually the level is not bad at all in the front yard, i can hardly tell it happened
backyard is gonna need some time to recover
The Tiffany lows! Installing irrigation in the Tiffany lows 💎 🙌🏽
kevin stays fresh haha
Video time stamp is big brain stuff. I love it.
haha we dont play around
Welcome to the in-ground club! Now you just need a well!
Thanks man! im gonna have to go silver cymbal style and beat a pole into the ground until i hit water haha
Just DIY'd our 8000 sqft property! I used a combination of Rain Bird rotors, Rain Bird Maxi-Paws, and Rain Bird rotary nozzles in the garden!
wow congrats!
I did DIY using a regular hose, flexible pipe to connect sprinkler heads and MP rotators then each “zone” hooked up on a Orbit B-Hyve timer. Since I’m using normal pressure coming out of the house, I could only connect 3-4 heads per “zone”. I dug by hand using a shovel (huge pain) but at least it is “in ground” now.
@@Anrodj3 i forgot my measurement of gpm but water pressure is 50 psi
Okay, so reflecting on it, would you hire or DIY the one on your next home?
@@kevinbattistoni5960 depends.
I did professional install in my new build that’s currently building. this is solely because the real estate market in that area prefers it. (Almost every house has it.)
If the local market didn’t care for it (ie. there is little to no ROI in home value for installing professional in-ground sprinklers), I would still do DIY.
I install irrigation systems for a living and looks great! Only issue is you went with hunter instead of rain bird, rainbird quality is 1000 times better lol
RB is good competition but I respectfully disagree with your statement especially when they don't even manufacture a remote and we have been remote ready and manufacturing since 1996. Some people like Ford and other like Chevy. To each there own. Thank you for engaging in the content!
Wow this is very informative. My sprinklers have dry spots 🥲
Great video, that's a great blessing. Thanks
Thanks Eric!
Forever thankful 🙏
The heat on the feet? Dude brought out the good stuff for TH-cam.
😂
I installed my whole system myself, even digging the well cause I didn’t want to run off the municipality’s water. Yes it’s a lot of work but it’s perfect and what I wayer
Good job Marc!
I bet that was extremely satisfying once you were done
Tremendous video! Very well done!
Thank you very much!
That guy was the best part of the video
Thank you, sir! I aim to entertain & educate and in that order.
Like the automated system with WiFi!
I need more Kevin, he was next level
Thank you for your kind words, I'm glad you found value in the information shared.
Irrigation is actually pretty easy to DIY. I’d hire out the back flow but once you’re past that it’s pretty straight forward
Good video though 👍
@@TheLawnWhisperer thanks man, idk with all those mp rotators spinkled throught my yard, i would dread digging 50 holes haha
Try that here in Florida when it's 96F outside and 90% humidity. I bet you get 5 holes dug and you're done for the day.
@@kenshinhimura9387 sounds like a nightmare haha
@@kenshinhimura9387 I would still do it 🤷🏻♂️
My city has MPs all over it, parks, shopping centers , housing developments.
i bet you live in a beautiful city!
I have 11 of the hunter PGP adjustable ones and 12 of the mp rotator red. They're so fun to watch.
soooo relaxing sitting back and watching them