Riser or bigger pop-up

[m249saw]

Hello all,

First let me say I'm excited to finally have my first house and it has a pre-installed irrigation system. Ive tinkered with sprinklers my whole life as a hobby (fixed families and friends systems) so I'm excited to finally have my own.

I have St Augustine (Floratam) grass in my front yard. The builder of the house used exclusively 4" Rain Bird Uni-Spray pop-ups. However the system was installed before the sod was laid and now multiple sprinklers are well below grade, and once the Floratam starts growing they will only get deeper.

My question:

Should I just put in 2" risers to bring the heads up to grade or switch to a 6" sprinkler, as Ive read a couple places a 6" is preferred for St Augustine grass? If I do upgrade to a 6" I will probably go with the 1800-PRS-SAM heads as like I said I finally have my own system and I would like the very best.

Thanks for your expert input
Kyle

[Who is John Malt]

Do they use swing joints in FL?

IMO, I would go with 6" SAM/PRS units. That's all we use in turf. I'm not familiar with Augustine but one thing I can't stand is when the grass is cut down around the head so it doesn't interfere with the spray. Tacky and unprofessional.

[m249saw]

Do they use swing joints in FL?

IMO, I would go with 6" SAM/PRS units. That's all we use in turf. I'm not familiar with Augustine but one thing I can't stand is when the grass is cut down around the head so it doesn't interfere with the spray. Tacky and unprofessional.

Yes, my current system is using swing joints ( actually looks like funny pipe) but there doesnt seem to be enough give to lift it 2".

[Who is John Malt]

How tall do you cut the Augustine during the summer? 3"?

[m249saw]

Yes 3-3.5"

Its still pretty new sod (laid 3 months ago) and its already below grade. Thats why Im wanting to make the switch, because when the grass is at its peak the heads will be 3-4" below the level of the grass.

[Waterit]

Do they use swing joints in FL?

We have lots of swing joints. We call them "bars".:laugh:
Seriously - I use RB's swing joints for rotors, regular funny pipe for sprays.

Yes, my current system is using swing joints ( actually looks like funny pipe) but there doesnt seem to be enough give to lift it 2".

You should have enough lift - dig back to the PVC fitting.

How tall do you cut the Augustine during the summer? 3"?

Yup. And a 6" head is the way to go.

[ARGOS]

IMO, I would go with 6" SAM/PRS units. That's all we use in turf. I'm not familiar with Augustine but one thing I can't stand is when the grass is cut down around the head so it doesn't interfere with the spray. Tacky and unprofessional.

I use 4" 1800s. Why 6" if grass is cut 3" to 3.5"? I am open to change. Just curious why?

I hate to see the "string trimmed" fountain head. But not necessary with a 4" on grade.

[WalkGood]

The 4 inchers will not be high enough for the days just before the grass is cut.

Also the short heads on funny pipe in sandy loose soil can move around and pop out of the soil sometimes.

[Tom Tom]

I use 4" 1800s. Why 6" if grass is cut 3" to 3.5"? I am open to change. Just curious why?

.

1. If cut at 3", the grass can easily be 4 to 5" for a few days before it's cut.

2. Heads tend to settle/sink, so that extra 2" helps.

[Waterit]

that extra 2" helps.

That's what she said:laugh:

[ARGOS]

That's what she said:laugh:

Heard it.......

[Who is John Malt]

That's what she said:laugh:

:::Rim shot:::

[Mike Leary]

Who are these people using 4" dweeb pops? :dizzy:

[Waterit]

Who are these people using 4" dweeb pops? :dizzy:

Why, it's us Dweeb Dork Pikers using 4" pops - but only on centipede grass. 6" on St. Augustine, 12" in plant beds. Ya proud of me yet, Mike?

[Mike Leary]

Ya proud of me yet, Mike?

Not until you get one of these hats.

[irritation]

Not until you get one of these hats.

That is one ugly hat and surely you have bigger bucks and the insulators don't look that old.

[Mike Leary]

Why, it's us Dweeb Dork Pikers using 4" pops - but only on centipede grass. 6" on St. Augustine, 12" in plant beds. Ya proud of me yet, Mike?

Not until you go Central System.

[Waterit]

Not until you go Central System.

Hey, gimme a break - I'm finally getting a RainMaster.

[bicmudpuppy]

Not until you get one of these hats.

That is one OVER PRICED, ugly hat :)

[CAPT Stream Rotar]

That is one OVER PRICED, ugly hat :)

that hat reminds me of an old piker i once knew....

drove a tin can...

[Mike Leary]

Not over, not even started.

[ARGOS]

Who are these people using 4" dweeb pops? :dizzy:

Mike I missed your commentary...great to know you still care.

Ps. I installed 12ers today...just for a little redemption.

Keep it underground.

[Mike Leary]

[QUOTE=ARGOS;2603696Keep it underground.[/QUOTE]

Yup, where's the pics?

[ARGOS]

The pictures are in my head.

[ARGOS]

.................

[Mike Leary]

Hey, gimme a break - I'm finally getting a RainMaster.

:::::::::waits patiently for pics:::::::::

[CAPT Stream Rotar]

I want a Rainmaster so bad..
can they be installed with an el-6

[Mike Leary]

I want a Rainmaster so bad..
can they be installed with an el-6

Gotta pay the dues to get the bad boy; they'll work on any receiver harness and any clock. I'd buy the harness that that cowboy in Texas makes; what's his name?

[CAPT Stream Rotar]

Gotta pay the dues to get the bad boy; they'll work on any receiver harness and any clock. I'd buy the harness that that cowboy in Texas makes; what's his name?

PFFFFFFFFT..

I'll be having a RM by the end of this season, that is if they give us back the OT in the spring....

[ARGOS]

I want a Rainmaster so bad..


Ditto. Sure would be nice.

[HokieAg07]

Ditto. Sure would be nice.

I dont know how anybody can go without one especially if you do any commerical at all..

I just got our extra RM back from Rainmaster after I sent it in for some repair/retuning. :clapping:

[Waterit]

I dont know how anybody can go without one especially if you do any commerical at all..

I just got our extra RM back from Rainmaster after I sent it in for some repair/retuning. :clapping:

Think they might have some refurbished for sale?

Leary's already labeled me a piker, so I post this with no fear.

[ARGOS]

I dont know how anybody can go without one especially if you do any commerical at all..

I just got our extra RM back from Rainmaster after I sent it in for some repair/retuning. :clapping:

I'm trying to only do residential.

I am with Waterit any used RM's your tossin' out?

[HokieAg07]

I'm trying to only do residential.

I am with Waterit any used RM's your tossin' out?

Nah we just hired a new guy for next year so the extra one will have a home now.

[bicmudpuppy]

I'm trying to only do residential.

I am with Waterit any used RM's your tossin' out?

Work an e-bay schedule into your daily routine. No matter what your politics, you've got to see a MAJOR crash coming. Those who can stay afloat and keep some extra cash around will be in a sweet position by spring.

[Mike Leary]

I heard some rumors that RM is planning a new remote that might be closer to the Calsense with the ability to measure voltage and program from the field.