Irrigation system opinions

[Wet_Boots]

Originally Posted by AI Inc

Anyone try the new rainbird reverse flow valves yet? If stuck , they stick closed.


"The valve’s heavy-duty construction ensures hassle-free performance for years to come, even in the most challenging environments. If a rare valve failure should occur, the HV Valve’s reverse-flow design guarantees that it fails in the closed position to prevent flooding, water waste and landscape damage."


http://www.rainbird.com/corporate/press/releases/HV.htm

Richdel R204 valves weren't reverse-flow, but they fail closed

is the solenoid on the HV the same as the DV?

[Wet_Boots]

Originally Posted by Wet_Boots

Richdel R204 valves weren't reverse-flow, but they fail closed

is the solenoid on the HV the same as the DV?

question answered by the spec page on the HV valve ~ .25 amp inrush current and .143 amp hold current at 24VAC ~ different solenoid, at least electrically

[AI Inc]

Originally Posted by muddywater

That is pretty neat. I like the 4 screws. Although I think I am going to stick to dv100s for a while. All the pga valves I put in last year are all imploding. Rainbird has stopped production of them because so many failures.

I also prefer to let others be the quinea pig. If its good , maybe in 2 yrs switch.

[Wet_Boots]

I wonder if they'll make a slip version of the HV