$25 DIY Sprinkler Sled
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- Опубликовано: 19 июн 2024
- $25 DIY Sprinkler Sled. I wanted a way to set a sprinkler system on the narrow part of my grass and be able to move it without a lot of adjustment. I decided to make my own sprinkler sled so I could move it to where it needed to be as it watered the grass.
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Thanks for the plans, I made one using the HE VAN nozzles, these give a heavier spray with less misting. I only did 1' per side on the crossbar, which is more than enough for my needs. Thanks again DIY Reid
I made a similar gadget back in the 80's and is 2019 September first to be exact ,and I'm still using it, there were no computers then like now , so I couldn't tell the world , now a days you built something 2 minutes later a person in Argentina can see it ! thank you for posting it , it really works , thank you .
Here it is 2022 and I would LOVE to go back to the ‘80’s. Much simpler times back then.
Haha
I'm from Syria and reading your amazing comment ❤
Thanks for the video! I have a 75 year old oak tree in my yard that makes burying lines nearly impossible. Really appreciate the informative video and giving the ones who are really looking realistic alternatives. Keep up the good work!
Thank you for watching.
I use this great method and modified it to use 2x5' 1/2 pvc and a 3/4 Tee in center connected to 2ft 3/4 pvc with hose connector. The ends of the 1/2 pvc have 45% with correct threading for rainbird valves on both ends. This method made equal pressure to each valve. Needed to purchase 3/4 to 1/2 reducers for Tee. Cost about $15 at Lowes.
I just built one for my mother, she waters her plants by hand, so thank you for showing me how it’s done! Works perfectly!
Sweet!!! Glad it helped you out.
Now that you did that you know how the professionals do it and you can build your own system and sink it in the ground.
And add a sprinkler pump to boost psi. These landscapers are having too much fun.
So cool and not crazy difficult to do it! Thanks
Thanks, this helped me to make a list of items to get at Home Depot for my little project. The how to instruction was very helpful.
Fantastic idea! I'm getting a headache with defective hoses and having to search for hoses for multiple sprinkler heads. I cannot install sprinkler system under ground. I'm very glad to have found your video. it is very helpful and I will try next season!!!
Your side yard looks like both sides of my house (it was like looking at my house in fact, lol!) Great idea, I'm gonna try it too.
We used your video to make some for our Anchorage Alaska yard. Great option for cold climates and very cost effective. Thank you!
You’re welcome
Creative...problem solver. I'm on it!
That is really clever. Couldn't figure out why it was called a sled until the end of the video. THUMBS UP!
Hey I have a yard like this so I built one of these sleds over the weekend. It works like a dream! Thanks so much for sharing this clever idea!
You’re welcome.
That’s awesome! Might return stuff I bought today for watering & build this instead!
Pretty good solution for this common problem. Thumbs up.
What do you think about adding a union to break it down and store it in the garage?
Exactly what I need!! Thank you for sharing this.
Wat web site is there to put sprinklers
What is your question?
Just what I was looking for. Thanks for the video!
I just made this! It works great! Thank you, thank you!! Love it!
Sweet!
Clever! Thank you for sharing 🙏
Thanks for watching.
You could a pressure regulator to the end by the connection.. giving you more pressure for about 2 more heads.. Great idea by the way 👏
Great video, I'll try making one of these for my lawn. Did you add a link for the double threaded adapters for the sprinkler heads themselves
This just gave me an excellent idea for my veggie garden!!!
Nice!!!
Thanks for the making a video looks easy to do, you did a good job😁👋
Always give the pipe a small twist after applying glue and primer to ensure a good seal
Small twist never hurts.
Thanks for posting the details on the connectors and thanks for making this video. Huge thumbs up. You may have saved me from heading in a whole different direction that would have been a failure and cost my big $$$.
This is simply brilliant! Saved me a ton of headaches.
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching.
wow!!! great idea!! I will be trying this one!!! thanks.
Thanks for watching
I like this idea
Great idea I'm doing this tomorrow we are in Arizona and until the monsoons come I've got to get all the water I can on our grass
That’s pretty clever. Thanks
Awesome video . Thank you
Thanks for sharing. I'm gonna try it. I have irrigation system and regret it because high maintenance.
Works great, good job 👍
Thanks for watching.
Great share man... Looking for a great way to perform a little DIY at home. And this is firing-off some great ideas. :)
great idea. going to build a couple of these.
Sweet. Let us know how it goes.
You only need to use dyed primer for potable water and sanitary sewer as per local plumbing regulations. Most other applications such as sprinkler systems, pools, and hot tubs do not require dyed primer. With that being said, you can purchase clear primer for a small bit of savings for most DIY projects, and remember, a little primer goes a long way. There is no need to "load" it on. Another bit of advice, instead of using SCH40 PVC for pressurised water try using CPVC, it's pressure rating is much higher, as is the rating for the bonding products.
Nice idea. FYI, no need for Teflon tape at sprinkler fittings, so what if it leaks a little?
great video! will be doing this tomorrow for a side yard i have very similar to yours.
Sweet. Can’t wait to hear about it!
Very good idea buddy I will build mine soon, thanks for the tip.👍👍👍
You're welcome. Glad I could inspire you to make your own. Good luck!
Awesome project. Btw- I did not see link for that grey extender ?? Please provide
Great idea. Thank you
Sometimes I can be creative.
What size is the little piece before the 1st sprinkler and the T ? 👍🏼
I followed your project and I have my front yard installed underground. Going to work on my backyard this weekend. I put a timer on my faucet so they can come on automatically
Awesome. Glad I could help
How did you put a timer on your faucet???I dont see myself pulling this throughout the day
These.
ruclips.net/video/Vwr9gW_blWU/видео.html
Just like DIY Reid mentioned, just attached it to your outdoor faucet. I used a female to PVC connector to attach from the timer to the PVC pipe. The timer I have works for two zones
Good video, I had one before like and they are cool! Thanks
Thank you, very ingenius.
Thank you. Sometimes I surprise myself with my creativity.
Thank you for the great video 💪🏽.
So cool thanks soooo much!!
You’re welcome. Thanks for watching. Using mine right now.
Some have commented about moving this or storing it. One idea might be to use pvc “union” connections on the longer pipes. Not that much more and allows option to expand if necessary, or take apart to store easily.
Good idea!
that's very smart, thanks for sharing. I have an irregular shaped lawn and I have to move the sprinkler often to cover all lawn, it's annoying.
You have to get creative sometimes.
Very great 👍 I enjoyed it
Thanks for watching
Use sch 80 pvc (the gray one) it is rated for UV it will last longer than the white pvc degrades in sunlight also, the H shape is the most efficient shape hydraulically so nextime use 3/4" the fittings cost the same and the cost difference for the pipe is nominal
I am going to build one! What a great idea. One question for you - how long is it overall?
I made it about 10’ long
Good Sir, so many different ways ~ safer to cut and work with pvc. The speed square and dry fit was very good! Thank you/
Sometimes you use what you have 🤷♂️
Wash to go man and thanks for sharing the video
Hi. Thanks for this diy. I followed your instructions to the letter. But I'm having trouble connecting my water house to the 3/4 female water hose adapter. It's barely threaded on to the point that its leaking water. I noticed at the end of the video you have your main hose and a different hose attached to it. Please help.
There is an adapter that threads onto the pvc male adapter and is hose thread to screw onto the hose
I wonder if building, moving, and storing this thing is easier than just moving the sprinkler around manually.
It is, yes
Moving sprinkler is too big for this area for me.
Which store did you find the npt fittings for the sprinkler heads been to HD &Menards so far no luck headed to Lowe's next
Lowe’s and HD both have them. They are in the inground sprinkler section.
Well done sir
Thank you
What I do is buy 2 cheap whirlybird type sprinklers for their BASES...I take off the spinning thing and thread the irrigation head on this base then I just use hose with quick connectors (I get the irrigation head that sprays a rectangle spray for long strips of boulavard) Same idea though..the irrigation heads are the best to get good volume down quickly!
Great video thanks
Thanks for the kind words.
I followed your instructions but then I said, hell might as well put them in ground. Then I said hell, I should add an automatic sprinkler valve. Which I did, then I said hell I should by a sprinkler timer, which I did. So I installed sprinklers thanks to you sir.
Lol. Well you’re welcome, I think?
oh wow...that straight forward....tks for sharing
Great idea and video.
Thank you
thanks for the video
Same thank you!
Great video.
A mix of KBG and TTTF
Great vid bro 👍🏾👍🏾
Thank you for watching
Thanks for the video just made one for myself only took like 10 minutes
Thanks for watching
How did you know how much pressure would allow you to use only 2? How were you able to tell how much pressure you have coming off the spigot? Would using a smaller pvc pipe help increase the pressure?
You’re dealing with pressure and flow. Smaller pipe may up pressure but reduces flow. You usually go off of flow Gallons Per Minute.Each head has a GPM flow rating that you can adjust. So if you want two heads and you have 6GPM you’ll want 3GPM or less for each head.
Looks great. Now turn off your water meter and dig the PVC on it’s outlet and glue in a T. Then glue in some PVC and a valve. In two hours shit the valve and turn the water back on. Flush at hose bib for a few minutes. Now add a sprinkler box and a backflow assembly. At some point reduce to 3/4 and run to another sprinkler box. Use the RainBird DV100 valves because they are cheap and very reliable. From there burry some 3/4” PVC from each DV100 to the start of each zone. Glue on 3/4” to 1/2” threaded caps. Then screw in funny pipe and run it full length putting a sprinkler at the end with an L. Next cut and add Funny pipe T connectors and a laborer piece of funny pipe... more L’s and heads. If you can run only three heads, just make a lot of small zones. Install and program your timer. Burry everything.
SHUT UP!!!. This Vid is for ppl who are looking for a quick, inexpensive irrigation system.
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Can u repeat that?
Sir what did you do or how did you hook the 3/4 hose fitting and make it work with the hose. I tried mine and the treading is a bit different. It doesn’t treads on it . I see that you have a small piece of different pipe in the hook up to the sled.
On the video I had a male end, I ended up changing it out for the female end that hooks up to the hose. - amzn.to/394xPsf
GREAT VID, going to build my aunt 1.
Nice!
8:10 “of course it’s raining now” lol!
Always. Or loud neighbors out of nowhere when I’m trying to film.
Great video, did you place a water regulator between the water hose and pvc. Thanks
No
I have 200ft of fence line that I want to plant bushes. I need temporary irrigation for the first year. How do you know if the water hose pressure will be enough to pressurize all the heads for 200ft? Is there a formula to calculate?
Each sprinkler head has a GPM rating it requires. You can calculate GPM out of your water hose and then see how many heads you can have.
Good job...
I just made this can I send you a video? I’m very proud of myself. And thank you so much for showing everyone how to do this! I’m a first time homeowner I live alone I have to figure things out myself via trial and error but this video saved me from having to just “figure it out” thank you friend
Sure. My email is in the description of the video.
Just for information, there is now a one step glue for pvc. The primer is added in. I used it for the first time. Getting rid of the blue primer that was so toxic smelling was really a good thing. Plus you don't see the blue all over the pvc, or take the chance on forgetting to put on the second step.
Nice! Good to know!
Little Missy but it does not work well under pressure situations and pipes could blow apart. I believe your only sposed to use that on waste lines that are not under any pressure.
Building inspectors also look for that blue/purple line to be sure the plumber did use the primer other wise you may have to tear it out and do over if it’s a project that’s getting inspected
@@1982MCI That is only true of pipes that are under constant pressure. Building inspectors aren't going to inspect a diy above ground irrigation system.
Thanks for sharing
For this what is the primer for?
Primer primes the PVC for PVC cement.
Nice idea 🤜🏽💥🤛🏽
Thank you
Did you make the hose extension yourself or did you buy the hose like that? I’m trying to figure out which way to go. I purchased a kink free hose adapter but metal won’t go into the plastic thread. Forgive me of my lack of knowledge on this, but I’m not a pro. Lol
I made it because I realized I’m the video I did a make fitting for a hose instead of female.
How do you figure out your water pressure?
You can buy a gauge for cheap here - amzn.to/2MMRIwO
Is a back flow preventer required or recommend for a set up like this ? I only ask because I’ve watched several RUclips videos on homemade sprinkler systems and when you go to the comment’s everyone bashes most videos because most don’t add one in.
Your normal outside faucet has a back flow peeve for built in.
You never put the little gray extenders you twist on the bottom of the rain birds in the description so we know where to find, Are these also at homedepot?
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Nice trick
This is great. Do I have to use 3/4" PVC?, is 1/2" ok?
1/2 will work. 3/4 just allows for more flow.
@@DIYReid Thanks. I used the 1/2 and worked
@@DIYReid I built two 10ft 3/4 pvc with two rain birds per side. My water pressure is insufficient to run both optimally at the same time. Do you think if I go 1/2 inch it will improve pressure.
Good job
Thanks for the feedbaxk
Thanks for the vid! Visual learner here.
Same. This is part of why I started this channel
Now just slap an inline water wheel, with a gear-down ratio into small spiked wheels and let the sled "walk" itself across the length of that patch.....then you don't have to pull on it every few minutes.
Great Idea !
Thats some fancy wording you used there buddy. Can you break it down for me any?
@@Lawless187indika Yeah, sure, google "moving water sprinkler"...that's the concept. The water flows over a waterwheel to turn pressure into mechanical energy, you then gear that down so that you "walk" the sled slowly. Or you can just buy one, they look like a JD tractor, they are pretty cool.
Thank you so much for this idea I'll be making this after work hopefully!! The sides of my house are a pain to water because it's long and 10ft wide
You’re welcome. Glad I could help.
I've been at lowes now 1hr there's some things they don't have lol trying to make things fit
@@DIYReidthe threaded tee
What don’t they have
3/4 in with 1/2in npt threaded
How did you connect the PVC pipe to the water hose???
The one in the video I got the wrong connector (male) I have changed it to female for hoses.
I was wondering if you'd get more pressure, if there was a way to block off the water going into the "T" you made for balance. That is a lot of water just sitting in the pipe. Looks good, though.
Wouldn’t matter. I need more flow.
@@DIYReid Got ya.
Good idea. Where will you store this when not in use?
I used to store it on my wall in the garage but I now leave it under my deck outside.
I do recommend doing maybe 1' on each side at most for the crossbar at the top. 2' on each side is a bit much and 1' is still stable.
I built mine about 3 years ago. 1' is plenty on each side. Easier to store when not in use.
May I know what primer and glue did you use for this set-up? Thanks you! 😊
Alvin Enobio pvc glue and primer from any Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart , or hardware store.
@@1982MCI Thanks for the reply 😊
DIY Reid what state is that?
Where do you put that fine looking lawn decor when not in use?
Along the side of my garage on hooks.
Different prices in 2022 lol I just bought a house and needed an easy sprinkler fix and this did the trick. I wish it only cost $25 lol Now total I spent about $70 on the sled.
What was the most expensive part?
This is FANTASTIC. Question - how many of tehse do you think I can put on a single system? Given the pressure we all generally have on the line?
I maxed out at two. It really matters what type of flow/pressure you have.
Thank you!@@DIYReid.
No problem.