Orbit Sprinkler System DIY Installation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 มิ.ย. 2024
- My experience installing the Orbit 2-zone Sprinkler System that I bought on Amazon. Also, testing out the GrassHole sprinkler head protectors.
00:00 - Intro
00:18 - Product Overview
00:34 - Tools Needed
00:54 - Installation Prep
01:53 - Planning Phase
03:56 - Connectors / How To Connect
04:56 - Surface Setup
06:05 - Sprinkler Head Adjustment
08:06 - Sprinkler Head Burial
09:09 - GrassHole Sprinkler Head Protector
09:55 - Faucet Timer Installation and Setup
11:44 - Conclusion
Disclaimer:
Be Careful When Doing Projects Yourself.
Accidents and Injuries Can Be Quite Common.
Always Use Safety Gear.
Only Take on Tasks You Thoroughly Understand.
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For me, putting together such a video takes a huge amount of time. Thanks for making the video.
My pleasure!
Thanks for the video, i will be ordering mine soon...gave me the confidence to get it done...im tired or dragging multiple hoses to reach all of my yard lol.
Thanks for trying 5 sprinklers, I hooked mine up today, 8 heads on one zone, 4 per line, worked very well at 70 psi. You gave me confidence in trying 8. Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad it worked. I Wish I had 70 psi!
Wow...what a great video. Thank you!!!
Love this man I need to do this in my backyard. Thank you so much for the detailed video
Thanks for watching, fellow Texan. Stay tuned for a follow up video in a few months.
Excellent, detailed and very clear. You are thorough👍too. Many thanks for your time Mr. Crick, you just save us thousands $. .
Glad to help
I have been using this system with my clients and so far they are happy, it is a cheaper basic system,
I really liked your video because of the very detailed explanation, that's good. I am a landscaping guy .
Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for taking the time to make this very informative video😊
Glad it was helpful!
Absolutely awesome video and instructional.
Thanks!
@@mistercrick7698Hey could you please help explain the difference between running 6 sprinklers on one line vs 6 sprinklers with a T? In the end both lines will receive water simultaneously yet orbit says not to run more than 3 per line.
Very cool and convenient way to have a sprinkler system on a budget 😎
Excellent video, thank you Mark Ruffalo
Excellent and very useful video to those wondering about doing self irrigation system. Can you share the link of those Grasshole covers you used to protect sprinkler heads
www.amazon.com/GRASSHOLE-Patented-Sprinkler-Protection-Plastic/dp/B07F3TJDKN/ref=sr_1_1?crid=25NIOZSI243X4&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3VV-_tP9N1fKNSQuWvroTDkRWcZZBytt-kbA4z7thRMVY8QEz8-IQGD20_27UPNMWtdcDvv3EfKEa5MYu3xO50Rli5qCh1a35m01Fz6VF2LCHto3vNcCILj-ViV3xIdpj5g75wkjK5JUCmd5Rr1Nq3U9Gl5yJ-xtrZdqw8rEvZmhqhr1cP3pcX3w7j2bb5f2JkUhjUWdW36zJunUpQMOpwswNIYZz6WCyRu24q3Na5a-HmIwstZboW8Wutb08U6H0i8OUtWxGjoI4jsiNXDIVW3eIaQ9K_AVB5NX4mjG1-U.NPP2pAbQatY0GEvmpZnGd4nswc30mAunlYBRhJkqSp4&dib_tag=se&keywords=grasshole%2Bsprinkler%2Bhead%2Bprotector&qid=1716908194&sprefix=grasshole%2Caps%2C145&sr=8-1&th=1
Thank you posting such a great video. I am hoping to tackle this in the next couple of weeks. I have similar water pressure to you and was wondering if it is working out ok having 5 sprinklers on the same line?
Hi Ralph. So far so good. Just keep in mind that the default nozzles on these sprinkler heads only let out 0.5 gpm, which is about as low as it gets. If you were to use 2-4 gpm then I don't know how well it would work. It might still work, but I haven't tried yet. Recently I broke a sprinkler line while aerating, and water was gushing out the ground like a geyser. Even with that going on, my 5th sprinkler head in the line still worked like a champ, so it might be ok. I'll do follow up videos. Good luck with the install!
@@mistercrick7698 Thank you for the response. We will see how it goes and looking forward to checking out your future videos.
Thanks 👍
great video!
i am considering purchasing this, i have tested my pressure and its right at 40psi. if using it at the lowest setting as you are, do you think this system would still pre effective for me? curranty how much coverage does each head provide for you?
40 psi is a bit low, but according to Orbit instructions you should be able to spray 16 feet, if using no more than 3 heads per line. My system is at around 60 psi and it sprays about 22 feet max. What are the shape and dimensions of the area you want to cover?
Really appreciate this. I'm curious what software you used for your lawn diagram?
Hey Mike. I actually did my initial planning on AutoCAD, but made the picture in this video using MS Paint, to add more color. I used the side rulers and grid to estimate dimensions.
Just bought one! Little nervous about install thanks for this vid! I’m 44 and out of shape…I wish I could afford a trench digger rental. Probably should call “Dig Safe” first, I presume. ?
Hey Drew. I'm posting another video today on a repair I did over the weekend. Don't worry, we're about the same age, and it wasn't too bad. Just do your digging when the ground is soft but dry, maybe after a couple days of rain. I would definitely call to get your gas and water lines marked out first, if you don't know where they are. Good Luck!
EZ trench makes two trenchers. One cuts a 2 1/2" wide trench and adjusts up to 13" deep. The other is an edger that cuts a 1"wide that can have a 7" deep blade put on it which is perfect depth. Check tool rental stores near you. That is what I'm going to get tomorrow
Gas lines run 18 -24" deep and water is deeper yet. I had them mark mine but they are so deep that you aren't going to hit them
I think the 1" wide, 7" deep would be perfect for blu-lock pipe. I'd hand dig the places where you'll put the sprinklers.
Perfect!
Do these sprinkler heads do a 360 continuously? Thanks.
No. They don't do a 360 continuously. The pattern is adjustable from about 40-360 degrees. In all cases you set a left and right limit. Once it reaches that limit the sprinkler will stop and spin the other direction. You will get a sweeping motion that goes from clockwise, stops, counterclockwise, stop, clockwise etc. I'm sure there are other heads you can purchase that allows for continuous 360 if that suits your application though. Hope this helps.
Mine has been in the ground several years love it...However the blu lock tee with the male treads is nearly impossible to find now days
Yes. Unfortunately some parts are hard to come by. I periodically check HomeDepot online and order parts when they come available. Most of the time I get free shipping.
Looks great!! Do you know approximately how big the coverage area is in square ft?
Yes, it was roughly 2,400 sq ft. You can see the dimensions on minute 2:00 of the video. Thanks
Great job. I'm not getting any water pressure. Any suggestions?
Can you tell me more about your setup? Also, what water pressure do you read at the spigot?
When you sat no pressure, is your pressure at the hose bib above 40 PSI? If not you might not have enough pressure to pass through the distance of lines you have. If your on a well water you might be able to adjust the pressure tank. Be sure to test the pressure at the hose bib before for doing any adjustments. If your under 40 PSI you will need to consider contacting a licensed plumber to see if your well GPM can handle a sprinkler system. The have options to boast your pressure at one hose bib. Good Luck
So if I buy the 2 zone kit I can use all 12 sprinklers it comes with as long as I use a t splitter on each zone for a total of 4 lines at 3 sprinklers per line?
That's correct, as long as your water pressure meets the requirements on the chart.
Are the sprinkler heads that come with the kit self draining? As does that mean the system does not have to be blown out in Winter? Thanks!
I don't know if the sprinkler heads are considered self draining, but the system does come with 4 auto-drains. Each sprinkler head contracts automatically under spring pressure when water is turned off at the timer/valve. The excess water runs down the pipe, to end of line, and capped off with an auto-drain filter (should be installed at each line's lowest point). This should work to prevent any damage in winter. We just made it through our first winter, with several below freezing days, and I don't see any issues with the system yet.
I actually need to install for my house but i have 7500sqft to cover will this be enough? If not what could i do to make up what i’m missing
No. Even the dual-zone kit is not enough to cover your property. For reference, I'm using the full dual zone kit to cover my front yard, which is about 2400 sqft. You would probably need 3 full dual-zone kits to cover yours. For this to work you would want each one connected to its own spigot, so there's plenty of water pressure. Hope this helps.
How much range distance of water were you getting per sprinkler head? like 15-20ft?
I'm getting 20 ft, with my current settings. Running 5 heads per line (one line per zone). I have no need to spray over 20 ft, so I've adjusted the nozzle to spray wider. My max range can actually be closer to 24 ft, but the stream becomes very narrow and useless.
how are you winterizing your sprinkler system? I just installed mine this summer
This will be my first winter with the sprinkler system. I live in Houston, TX and the winters aren't too bad...most of the time. My only plans are to shut off the water at spigot, turn off the water timer, and blow out leftover water using a weak air compressor. I'll probably just disconnect the two zones right at the timer and blow air into the pipes from there. Each of my zones also end with an auto-drain, so theoretically the water should drain out on its own, unless it's clogged. If it feels like the water isn't coming out then I'll unscrew each sprinkler head and visually check for water. Hope this helps.
@@mistercrick7698 This helps thanks
Hi there, I need extra elbows but can't find anywhere. Where do you buy them. I am in Canada
Hi. I've ordered extra blu-lock pipe and adapters on HomeDepot.com, but at the moment it doesn't look like they have the standard 1/2 inch female elbow. You can buy this instead (www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-1-2-in-Blu-Lock-Street-Elbow-31975H/300700366) and combine it with a female coupler. Hope this helps.
@@mistercrick7698 thank you. I am returning this product. I need more fittings, they don't ship to Canada. And I also need shorter distance sprinkler heads so I am buying everything from scratch and designing my own. Home depot has all the rain bird parts available.
Sounds good. Just an FYI though, they sell replacement nozzles for these sprinkler heads that will change the spray volume and distance. The default 0.5 gpm nozzles spray pretty far, but the stream is narrow. I may swap out a few of them later on. Good luck on your system. Rain Bird is definitely a good choice.
@@ma.ma43 Rainbird parts do not last as long as some Orbit and Hunters do, so do checks every so often to make sure everything works properly with the Rainbird parts.
I'm thinking about buying this kit but using a mix of these orbit heads, and hunter Ultra heads. Do you think they will be compatible?
Hi Richard. Sorry for the late reply; I've been out of town. This Orbit Blu-Lock kit uses 1/2" pipe and connectors. Sprinkler heads compatible with this system should have a 1/2" female inlet. I think the Hunter Ultra has a 3/4" female inlet. It's possible to find adapters that will make these compatible though. Just make sure you have plenty of water pressure. I have around 60 psi.
Do I need a backflow preventer with these?
Yes, a backflow preventer is definitely recommended to keep contaminated water from flowing back into your house.
What size pipe are you using? 1/2, 3/4…etc?
I'm using 1/2 inch. It's an ideal size when going straight off the spigot. Going bigger than that will likely require extra equipment.
i dont see this tee connector anywhere other than in the kit. Anyone aware of availability. Any alternate connector for this?
I've been ordering the Blu-Lock parts from Home Depot. Here is a link to the 3-way T connector.
www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-1-2-in-Blu-Lock-3X-Tee-31977H/300700126
So I guess you didn't have any problems running 5 instead of three?
It's been over a month and no issues so far. Keep in mind that these default nozzles are 0.5 gpm, so if you have plans to increase the water flow then there's potential for weakness on heads 4 and 5. For me, 0.5 gpm is fine. Also, my water pressure at the spigot is close to 60 psi, which is pretty strong.
How can you incorporate an anti siphon valve to this setup?
The most cost effective anti siphon device is a vacuum breaker adapter that can be mounted in-line, right at the spigot.
Do you a irrigation license for this?
You don't need a license if installing your own system. If you intend on doing this for profit then I'd get licensed and insured.
@@mistercrick7698ok thanks! I wasn't sure if it required by law a license
I got 90 psi >< hope it will be fine for a long time
Wow. That's really strong!
@@mistercrick7698 I dont know why the water pressure is too strong >< I live very close to the city hall.