DIY above ground Sprinkler System...NO DIGGING!!
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- Опубликовано: 3 сен 2019
- This is the BEST sprinkler I've ever used...In this video I will be showing you how to DIY an above ground Sprinkler system that you can use for seeding projects or for every day use.
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I have the same system but with rainbird heads. I carry a large screwdriver with me when I install to start a pilot hole so I don't jack up the spike if the soil is too hard. I recently have seen a pic of someone using a PVC pipe driven in and then the spikes have a base to sit it if they are always going to be in the general location. I haven't tried it yet but now that I basically have my coverage figured for each head in each location I may try it.
Awesome Nick, thanks for this comment...very helpful and encouraging. Luckily I bought 2 extra of everything cause I broke a spike. Starting a pilot hole or putting PVC into the ground is genius. Great tip Nick.
What's cool is that Lowe's puts all their Rainbird on clearance every late summer. I have several metal impact sprinklers set up around my landscaping bed perimeter with interconnecting hoses and quick connectors. Only problem is they are constantly failing..tearing up and I've had very little success repairing them. With these I can just use the damaged sprinklers spike base for the Rainbird. Hopefully they should last much longer! Thx for a great video!!
@LawnDaddy--Great idea! The only way it worked for me is because I already an old and tired three sprinkler set with hoses; the sprinklers were plastic and shot. The spikes I had from some old and tired impact sprinklers. The sprinkler heads I had from my in ground system that needs tender care--puttting in risers, new sprinkler heads, etc. I had all these parts around with no clue I could put it all together to make a nifty spot system. I'm now running two sprinklers with about a 20' feet radius. Great little system for adding water here and there. Three heads could almost be problematic if I were moving the system around. I figure one could easily mow over these without a problem. Much better than the PVC systems I've seen around the town. Simple and effective. Maybe use a Y valve at some point. Water pressure isn't an issue, but it could be with four heads. Thinking about it, though; I don't think I would go out and purchase parts to make the system.
Quick connects work great for quick installation
Good explanation of product and use!
Thank you
I’ll be good to go next spring
I like to dig it all in so You do not drip over hoses or sprinkler heads. I had to learn it! Good Show all the same!
Ya ideally an inground system is the beat option, this just gives the average home owner a cheaper option. Thx for watching.
Thank you so much. I can't tell you much I needed this information
Glad you liked the video
Share a list of products and where to buy from. Thank
Best video ever, because nobody explains how these popular type of sprinkles work better than you, gives me a clear idea of what I'm getting before making the purchase; now my idea is to use a 100 feet hose that I have laying around because my dog bit a small fraction of it, so I'm thinking maybe if I buy at least 3 or 4 of these (maybe 1000 head for my use) and buy some attachments for the water hose (I dont know the name) then I can cut the hoses wherever I need to and boom.. does that sound like a good idea ?
Yes but I have no use for the 100 ft hose that my dog bit unless I use it for a project you know what I mean?
Great video man!
Thank you for sharing.. very helpful.
No problem, thx for watching.
Great explanation!
thanks lawn daddy.
Nice video and setup. I’m doing same setup next month. Already bought parts from Amazon as hardware. DID not think of pvc holder for the sprinkler stake, thanks for heads up.
I didn't at the time I made the video. Someone suggested it in the comments, its a good idea and I will be doing it as well. Thx for watching the video and good luck with your setup.
Good video
I never knew the 1/2 in. Adapters have the same thread as the spike . I thought one was pipe thread and the
Nice
Hello I’m new to your Channel and I just Subscribed! I would like to do this because we just bought our 1st home and watering to keep my lawn green takes a lot of work....😬
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nicely done. you need to get yourself a striper kit and that front yard would go from an A to A++.
I was wondering if you could do something for let’s say their I20’s for further coverage and few hoses...??
What’s the distance between each head?
How do you make up those in between hose connections to connect between two sprinkler, is there a way we can do it or I need to buy multiple hose with the female connector on ends? I am confused how to do it. Thanks.
Each hose has a male and female end to it, the sprinkler spikes also have a male end and female end.
@@TheLawnDaddy Thank you!
Have you changed up your sprinkler system since this was done? Have you gone with an underground type irrigation sprinkler system or still one that is above ground? how have you been liking it ???? does it serve your needs?
I still have the above ground system, still works really well for me. I've got quick connects on each sprinkler spike so setup is a lot quicker...plus since my sprinkler heads are placed in the same spot everytime, I buried a 6 inch long piece of pvc pipe in the ground every where a head goes so I just have to place the sprinkler spike in the pipe. Takes away the guessing.
You can see the value of an inground sprinkler system. Messing around with hoses and removing sprinklers for mowing is a constant inconvenience. I wish I had one.
Very true, but at least thus is a good affordable option. Thx for watching the video.
I installed one myself less than $450 in 3-4 days to water 10k sq ft of lawn. Not too hard if you know what u doing and it was 100% worth it.
What is your PSI and flow rate from your spigot? Doesn’t look like you have any issues running 3 heads at the same time so just wondering if I could do the same
I have very average PSI and Flow rates running 3 heads I have never had any loss of pressure, when I hook up a forth a do see a drop in pressure from the 4th head. If you have good PSI and flow rate you will have no issues.
Hi thank you for great DIY above ground sprinkler. I saw many but your one is best and sample. Your video inspired me & I made one but I couldn’t adjusted sprinkler arc even I try with key actually I want to make arc 90 degree. I know how to change arc clockwise and anti clockwise but it’s working so can you tell any wrong with my MP rotator I have MP 2000
Thanks
Awesome, good to hear. What colour is the Mp2000?
The LawnDaddy it’s brown head I brought from home depot
If you cant adjust the arc at all then it seems like the rotator may be broken...is it happening to just 1 or multiple rotators?
The LawnDaddy Thank you for your response
all three can’t adjust arc I don’t know but it’s working 360 degree arc.
I looked online and each rotator have diff arcs, I would see if home depot has diff rotators, it should say on the rotator what it can adjust to. Sorry this didnt work for ya but I'm sure home depot has diff kinds.
Lawn Daddy I have a 100 ft. fence line covered in honeysuckle. I need spray heads that spray in One direction only. Could you please tell me which ones I would need to buy?
If you are putting the sprinkler heads up against the fence then you can buy any MP rotator as long as it sprays past 180 degrees. The ones I used in my video are MP3000 and they can adjust from 90 to 210 degrees. This way you can put the heads as close to the fence as you can and adjust the angle of spray.
I am finding my 15 year old Inground system is a real pain to maintain... the heads get imbedded into soil, get buried, clogged, shift with the soil, etc... then you have to start digging to readjust them or replace them... I have spent multiples days, digging, replacing and adjusting.. I really am at the point of just capping a lot of the in ground heads off and going above ground with a setup like LawnDaddy just showed us here.. they are easy to move around and you can always move them around to suit your needs.. I really like these Hunter rotators that LawnDaddy showed us here, they are super easy to adjust and you won't overwater like the rainbird spray nozzles are prone to do. I am probably gonna turn off some of my zones and go with above ground setup.
Hey great info. Can you please let me know how many can you connect from one faucet at a time with decent coverage on an average house water spigot pressure?
Thx for watching. I can connect 3 at a time with great pressure and coverage...sometimes I can connect 4 together but usually the forth head has less pressure.
@@TheLawnDaddy 👍do you know if you can do the same with Rotors instead of the MP heads for covering larger areas? Is it true that the rotors require lesser pressure compared to these MP3000s
Hi, great video, I followed the steps but I am seeing lot of leak through connection at the hose spike with the body and at at the riser connection. Please help.
Did you put Teflon tape on both ends of the riser? This is most likely why you have leaking.
@TheLawnDaddy yeah, I did. Did Do you use a wrench to tighten the connection or just hand tight it?
@sagartale1 I think I may have tightened it a little with channel locks...I would make sure that you used enough Teflon then try tightening again with a wrench
Thank you for putting out video . I was looking for some ideas for above ground sprinkler system , and this video helped get ideas. I have a question , if I can use a normal garden hose 5/8 inch instead of 1/2 inch hose. I have a lot of 5/8 hose already at home. Any suggestions please .
Yes, I'm actually looking at changing mine to 5/8
@@TheLawnDaddy . Thank you for quick reply. Im which case do I need a 1/2 to 5/8 hose adaptor from Home Depot ? or do we get 5/8 stakes instead ?
If you can get 5/8 spikes than ya do it but I'm not sure I e seen any...fittings are all same size whether its 1/2 or 5/8
@@TheLawnDaddy OK
How far apart do you place your sprinkler heads may I also ask how high do you keep your lawn length for this system I appreciate any advice and thank you God bless
I space my sprinkler heads about 15-20 feet apart, that way you get good coverage. For this setup the length of cut doesn't matter, I've had it at 1 inch all the way up to 4 inches tall.
Assuming those are 25 ft hoses in between each head?
do those streams still water closer to the sprinkler head ? or mainly at the distance stated ? thnk you for your time 🙏🏻
They mainly spray at a distance, you will need to make sure the spray from each head over lap each other.
I'm thinking of doing something very similar. My question is, can you leave the setup out for the duration of the watering season? Any issues with doing that? I want to pair the setup with a smart controller from Orbit and forget about it. Thanks!
I don't see why you couldn't leave it out all season, if your sprinkler heads are gonna be in the same spot everytime then what you are suggesting would make sense.
@@TheLawnDaddy Thanks so much! Appreciate the quick reply.
You can certainly leave them out, but it's best to keep the hoses off the grass (if possible) for long periods of time so you don't deaden the grass under them. If you're fortunate enough to have flower beds around the home, you could actually try concealing the hose under the bushes. Also, prior to the first freeze, you have to unhook the hoses and drain them to keep them from freezing.
You must have good water pressure
IIRC these accept up to 40psi but other sprinklers like Melnor impact sprinklers require a lot of pressure to run multiples at the same time. IIRC you don't need a lot of pressure to run these, that's why I'm interested in doing these and FWIW I can run multiple lines off a multiple timer.
Seem like if you use the sprinkler heads that shoot far out, you would only needs 2 or 3 sprinkler heads
How many heads can you run at a time? How far are you spacing them apart? Are you using 25 or 50 ft hoses? What kinda of water pressure do you have?
I can run 4 heads at a time but the pressure decreases a bit...3 for sure at good pressure. Each head is 25 ft apart (I have 25 ft hoses) I have normal residential water pressure. If its worth anything I love this sprinkler setup, make sure the heads overlap each other when they spray.
@@TheLawnDaddy When you say make sure heads overlap, are you saying the "water spray" from one sprinkler head should reach the "sprinkler head" of another?
Make sure that the water spray from each head overlaps, that way you won't have spots that don't get watered.
Can you build these without using a riser? Amazon says they are unavailable.
Thank you.
I don't think so, you can buy the risers at any hardware store, home depot, lowes...very common item.
Can u please update list / links for the components to make this sprinkler system. The links to Amazon r broken for some items. Also, how many of each u need to make 4 head system.
Thanks
To make a 4 head system you would need 4 sprinkler spikes, 4 risers, 4 sprinkler heads and 4 of the MP rotator cartridges. You would also need 3 hoses to connect the 4 hesds together.
Nice video man how long do you run thi on summer time I live in Arizona
1.5 hrs on the front yard twice a week.
1.5 hours? How much water you getting down in that 1.5 hours? I see most places saying .5 inch per watering.
It's more like 2 hrs on the front yard twice a week, I have to move the sprinkler setup 1 time to get full coverage. I get just over .5 inches each time I water...your lawn should get 1 inch per week.
Do you see a drop in performance with connecting multiple heads st once? I have not so great water pressure or gpm from my spigot. Thinking about getting these but not sure how well they will do.
@@TheLawnDaddy awesome thanks so much for the quick reply! Great videos keep it up. Subbed!!
What was the answer to this question?
Not sure why the answer isn't showing up, the answer was yes, if I hook 3 heads together they work great...as soon as I hook up a 4th head, you notice a slight drop in pressure. 4 heads work but you can notice they dont spray quite as far...but they still work.
@@TheLawnDaddy Thanks for the response. Quick question: connecting 3 heads are on your one hose, what is the distance that each head sprays. Thanks again.
@@TheLawnDaddy How is your quick connect system holding up so far? I got quoted $3K for an inground system and I'm looking for cheaper alternative where I don't have to keep moving hoses and sprinklers around. I have 4000 sqft to cover.
Do you need the base for this to work, or can you just attach the head to the spike?
You need the spacer for this to work, they are very cheap to buy.
How long are the risers that you use? 2" or less? Thank you.
Yes, the riser is only there so you can connect the sprinkler head to the spike. I think mine are 1.5"
Is there an easy way to know how long you should be running these for? I.e. I just put down grass seed, so it needs a good amount a water, how long should these be run for?
with new grass seed you wanna make sure the area stays (dare I say) moist. On average you need 1inch of water per week...so for me, I ran these sprinklers for 1 hour twice a week in the summer and had good results.
@@TheLawnDaddy in the spring do you think it’s about half that time?
@@chrisl1637 probably yes, amounts of rain can make it challenging due to wash out, keep it simple, even if you only get to water for 20 min a day, it's better than nothing. Whatever seed doesn't take can always be fixed in the fall.
Can you create mist with these?
Not that I'm aware of, nothing on Hunter's websites suggests spraying mist.
So, if you mow the grass, do you remove the sprinkler or do you just mow around it and use a trimmer to trim the grass around the unit?
I remove them, I cut 4 pieces of 3/4" pvc pipe to 6" each and stuck them in the ground where the heads go. This allows me to put the sprinkler heads in the same spot everytime.
@@TheLawnDaddy nice.
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@@TheLawnDaddy Thanks. Big fans of DBZ
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I would like to find the parts at a local HomeDepot or Lowes, but have NOT been able to locate. Has anyone found these items at a local Hunter Dealer?
I was only able to find on Amazon
@@UsaHickTown the body for $5 should work...I believe the sprinkler head with the 40 psi regulator is if you have really high water pressure.
I don't know if it's the frame rate of the video, but aren't those heads supposed to rotate faster? I was reading online from one of the sprinkler manufacturers and they say that slow rotation is due to low pressure. assuming it's not the frame rate, wouldn't you need to remove some sprinklers from the system?
Yes, the heads move slower when I have 5 hooked up, they move fastest when I have 3...most days they move fast enough when I have 4 hooked up.
IF you already knowwww... then whyyyy are you watching/ commenting on this? Omg you people just flood the comments section of videos that people ARE WATCHING FOR A REASON! Gahhh
@@supermommy8367 if I knew, I wouldn't be asking the question now would I?
@@supermommy8367 also people read comments for clarifying issues they may be having as well. The guy who made the video didn't bring this part up, so I was also informing of what I read online. You didn't need to comment either, yet here you are.
This is so agenious, 2 years ago I had built a DIY pvc sled setup with 2 sprinkler heads, I was amazed to see that with 2 sprinkler heads they both got a 21 ft spray pattern each. Sad part is, constantly having to move it along front & back property every 30ish minutes, I've been trying to figure out a way how I can rig something up very similar to what you had already diminstrated & I really like the idea, ty for sharing this
Do these come already assembled ?
No, but it takes 5 seconds to assemble. The sprinkler head comes with a dummy head in it, u twist it off then screw in the MP rotator.
How long do you usually let these run at a time?
Usually 1 hr
@@TheLawnDaddy ... one hour for these Hunter rotators is not near as long as it sounds, they are putting the water out at a much slower rate than the traditional rainbird spray nozzles... lower and slower water output, but less waste.
how many sprinklers are attached together ?
4...with 25-30 foot hoses inbetween.
Sorry to sound foolish, but what is the piece you are screwing the black piece into?
It's a riser so u can attach the sprinkler head to the sprinkler spike, its threaded on both ends. I hope that's what you were asking.
What is the piece called between the spike and the Huntrer pro spray that connects the twoS? it is not mentioned in the video.
It's just a simple riser, I went to home hardware and bought them there...they just need to be threaded on both side.
How many hoses do i need ?
It depends on the size of your yard. My front yard is 3000 square feet, I used 4 heads and 3 hoses...any more and water pressure would drop.
Do you know the pressure and flow rates needed to make this work?
I have your standard home owners water pressure...3 sprinklers heads will run at full pressure, 4 heads will run at a little lower pressure.
Where are the links promised to the products listed in your " description"
I just looked, they are still there...do they not work?
@@TheLawnDaddy sometimes " More" is cut off from my screen, so it was hidden
how do you get the rest of your lawn? lol
Video starts at 2:40 FYI. I can’t stand these stupid intros it reminds me of the intros to 90’s rap songs where they play some stupid skit before the actual song. LOL
Thx for watching
Actually I kind of liked it but everyone has their own opinions.
oh yes daddy!
What length hose? How far apart are your heads?
I made the mistake of doing mine too far apart, resulting in dry spots in between each sprinkler head. so now I overlap it till it almost hits the other sprinkler head much better results.
About how many feet I’m guessing less than 20 if your hose sets are 25ft
I have 25 ft hoses, sprikler heads spray 30 feet.
The LawnDaddy nice so at 25 ft you are getting overlap?
Yes
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What is the water pressure needed for lawn irrigation
Standard residential water pressure can range from 40 to 80 psi, I have standard water pressure and I can run 4 sprinklers heads at one time. Each system varies and it's always best to consult an irregation specialist when putting in an irregation system.
Daddy Chill
I thought you were gonna rip the pull cord out of that mower.. 1:15
Guessing "Grass Daddy" must've already been taken when you came up with your RUclips channel name?
Yup and yup
Two minute intro is unnecessary. Just get to the subject.
First problem I see right at 5:00. "Push spike into ground." Won't be doing that here. Need hydraulic press to get spike into ground.
Another suggestion could be (if sprinkler will be placed in the same spots everytime) to hammer down a piece of PVC pipe into the ground where you need to put the spike, that way you just have to put spike into the pipe...
We have hard soil too, just wet the ground first then push the spikes in, that's how I do it with everything I have to put into the ground, makes it alot easier.
@@pfccarlson3960 I wish I had hard soil. I have limestone rock. The whole yard. No spikes here.
I sense a Canadian accent. Whereabouts ?
Yes sir, I'm from Southern Ontario
Music please??
All music is from RUclips music...ALL free to use. Opening I used wrong-1. Cutting grass I used Janji heroes tonight and i used orange foot during sprinkler scenes.
@@TheLawnDaddy Thanks! Orange Foot by Dan Henig was the one that caught my attention. Good choice. :D
Long term, this all seems like a lawn maintenance nightmare. Tripping hazard from hidden sprinklers, all primed for cutting by mowers. Also hot summer UV rays will tend to disintegrate exposed hose and fittings exposed to sun. Why not buy/rent a mini-trencher, drop and glue PVC pipe in ground safely where it belongs? You can use 9v battery-operated controller w/DC-latching solenoids if you don't want to plug into a regular 24vac system. Some Rainbird valves let you interchange DC solenoids for AC types without R&R'ing valve, in case you want to switch over to a standard 24vac irrigation system. Schedule 20 PVC 3/4in pipe will cost less than .25/ft. in bulk, most of your zones will be running in that size or use 1/2in. pipe which is cheaper.
Thx for watching, Sprinkler heads and hoses dont stay in the Lawn, you place them where you want, and after watering you put them away...quick, easy and cheap. Perfect for most ppl who are just starting out.
Just remember with buried pipe you have to blow it out before cold weather. That can require a pretty good sized compressor.
Then obviously 🙄 this video is NOT for you... scroll along!
Did you like the video super Mommy?
Oh no. Have to remove to cut grass
I didn't do this in the video but I took a piece of 1/2" PVC pipe about 4-6" long and buried it into the ground (1 piece for each head) that way the heads can be put in the same spot each time. Yes you have to remove the heads when you mow but it's cheaper than inground irregation.
Bruh this not why inground pop ups are a thing
I don't understand the point you're trying to make.
Started watching. Too much music. No info for too long at the beginning. Stopped watching. Found another video instead.
that ain't worth a shit!! a lot of work for nothing.
Thx for watching the video Mike, I appreciate you taking time out of your day to post a negative comment.