Glue or gasketed?

greenmonster304 · Feb 23, 2012

For those of you who install large diameter pipe (4"-6") which do you use and why? I am bidding a job for an organic farm that needs a few thousand feet of mainline installed to run their rain reels with. They have a tractor driven well capable of 500 gpm @ 150 psi.
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1idejim · Feb 23, 2012

greenmonster304 said:
For those of you who install large diameter pipe (4"-6") which do you use and why? I am bidding a job for an organic farm that needs a few thousand feet of mainline installed to run their rain reels with. They have a tractor driven well capable of 500 gpm @ 150 psi.
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sched 40 and glue

the irrigator · Feb 23, 2012

I would recommend gasketed pipe for anything over 3" with thrust blocks and/or restraints.

jvanvliet · Feb 24, 2012

1idejim said:
sched 40 and glue

I don't think glued fittings will hold @ 150 PSI;

Maximum operating pressure for 6" SCD 40 PVC is 106 lbs, 133PSI for 4", bursting pressure is higher.

I would go for gasketed pipe with thrust blocks and/or restraints like the irrigator suggested, or flanged fittings.

1idejim · Feb 24, 2012

jvanvliet said:
I don't think glued fittings will hold @ 150 PSI;

Maximum operating pressure for 6" SCD 40 PVC is 106 lbs, 133PSI for 4", bursting pressure is higher.

I would go for gasketed pipe with thrust blocks and/or restraints like the irrigator suggested, or flanged fittings.

i stand corrected, didn't pay attention to the psi v size

Sprinkus · Feb 24, 2012

PVC vs. HDPE.
I'm too medicated to comment much.
If I were to go with PVC at that size it certainly would be gasketed.

agrostis · Feb 24, 2012

Gasketed pipe and thrust block's.

NC_Irrigator · Feb 24, 2012

My rule of thumb, anything over 2.5" should be gasket.

the irrigator · Feb 24, 2012

Dealing with this flow and pressure is a different "ballgame" then residential or light commercial work. There is definately a learning curve. It might be a good idea to see if you can work with someone who has done this type of work before, you will avoid any costly and embarassing mistakes and learn along the way. Just my two cents.

Mike Leary · Feb 24, 2012

On pipe that size, gasketed is the way, the truth and the no leak. Come-alongs and a beefy crew are needed.

jvanvliet · Feb 24, 2012

Here's some info;

FIMCO-MEISTER · Feb 24, 2012

Need one of those pipe pullers mcc USA inc. sells. Posted a pic of it not too long ago. If I wasn't laying Gregg in words with friends I'd go find it.

greenmonster304 · Feb 24, 2012

FIMCO-MEISTER said:
Need one of those pipe pullers mcc USA inc. sells. Posted a pic of it not too long ago. If I wasn't laying Gregg in words with friends I'd go find it.

What are you doing with Greg? Keep your alternative lifestyle to yourself.
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Wet_Boots · Feb 24, 2012

go hug a baby turtle, you hater

agrostis · Feb 24, 2012

If you are messing with anything over 4" you need a pipe puller. MCC is not the only one.

greenmonster304 · Mar 8, 2012

we did a flow test today. BIG WATER!

Wet_Boots · Mar 8, 2012

Install monster impact heads!!

agrostis · Mar 8, 2012

Those center pivot irrigation system's have some of the biggest impact head's i have ever seen.

greenmonster304 · Mar 8, 2012

agrostis said:
Those center pivot irrigation system's have some of the biggest impact head's i have ever seen.

A lot of those end guns are Nelson SR series. I have used them for dust control at horse farms.
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agrostis · Mar 9, 2012

So do you know how many gallon's one of those center pivot's use's in whole revolution ?

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