I don't have a sprinkler system installed, can I use this with external hoses and sprinkler heads? Thanks for all the responses. I know that Rain Bird is not something I can use. I don't have a sprinkler system installed, can I use this with external hoses and sprinkler heads? Thanks for all the responses. I know that Rain Bird is not something I can use.
67617
You will still have to purchase and install a valve for each hose that you have on your system. The controller only sends a signal to open or close an electrical valve.
67618
This unit controls 24 volt water valves with a common (or ground) with each valve as a separate entity. It probably would work that way for above ground, but that is not what it is intended.
67619
Yes, you will run the wires from the unit to every valve. Better keep the box indoor or somewhat protected from the rain
67620
Yes, I have it where I move my hoses around and my timer waters during my towns watering times.
67621
I don't believe you can this uses electrical lines that are attached to a valve with the controller
67622
As others have said, you will need a valve for each hose. Rain Bird (among other makers) manufacture these devices in several physical configurations however they all perform the identical water flow function. The SST12000 provides power to a solenoid on each valve and will control up to 12 valves.
67623
My previous response was not complete when it was sent.You'd have to have 24v control valves at each hose.
575029
I have no experience with sprinkler systems as I live in an apartment. It seems to have survived quite a few heavy rains though.
85006
I used a 5 gallon bucket and put a hose fitting on it and hung it outside on rafter of my coop. Ran hose inside and to PVC pipe that I put these into. I have a 90* joint so it is running down two sides of the coop and probably 7 or so nipples. Plenty water for my 20 birds with room for more without needing to add any more. I just fill the bucket once or twice a week. They work really well. I have part of the pipe at an angle so it is lower on one end for chicks. But you can also just put a few right into the bottom of a bucket and hang it.
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I already answered your question but you got me thinking. I used a long PVC pipe I had from left over sprinkler project. I placed it inside the cover and extended it into the air to the top of my umbrella that's attached to my patio table, it was a tiny bit tricky at first, but it worked! ;)
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The absolute best tower that I have found is $56 Yard Butler TSS-36 Tripod Sprinkler StandSold by Amazon.com LLC . Put a rain bird head on that and it is FANTASTIC. Best I have ever seen. Don't know about RainShower at all. Good Luck
1659032
I have a Hunter Pro-C Sprinkler Control Box. When I purchased the remote control, I didn't understand that there were 2 units involved - a transmitter and a receiver. I was unable to fit the receiver inside my control box. As I understand it, to mount it outside, the receiver would be in the off position, therefore, to make any changes, the receiver would physically have to be turned on. As this more or less defeats the purpose of the remote control, I returned it for credit.
44337
It can be used on regular sprinklers. I've used it with regular oscillating sprinklers and such.
2134955
You will need a faucet adaptor with a pressure regulator and filter, like the Rain Bird FCKIT1PK - Faucet Connection Kit Rain Bird FCKIT-1PK Drip Irrigation Faucet Connection KitThe emitters on this hose start near the end so you will probably need some plain black ½" hose and a slip connector as well.
1403021
You have to use an in-line valve and a 2nd section of hose, rather awkward and a major dis-advantage to the hose. You can place a sprinkler on the un-expanded hose but the hose is going to be very short.
47099
We used a standard garden hose. But pressure reducer and keeping the water flow low helps the birds not be startled by the water coming out. Creates more of a "drip" effect. I think 5/8 is standard?
2047932
I ordered the attachment to hook up to a water hose...However I just fill it with a Sprinkler can every other day...not a big problem.. I could hook it up sometime..but for now I am happy.
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Yes you have to use the dripper, and no, it doesn't tip over easily because you stick it into the ground. That being said, I would strongly advise you to save your money and not buy this thing. My experience with it was so bad that I returned it to Amazon and made my own. It was very difficult to control the rate of drip, and the Y-connector it comes with which you attach to your outside faucet is so flimsy that it leaks much more water than the birdbath gets from the dripper. It is easy to make your own. Get one of these Y-connectors from Amazon: Green Thumb Quick Connect 2-Way Hose Connector. 2 way brass hose connector - Best Y control valve garden accessories... Find a sturdy stick with a fork at the end of it narrow enough to hold a garden hose reasonably securely. They are easy to find in any woods since the natural way that trees grow is to fork. The stick should be long enough so that when it is placed in a hole in the ground next to the birdbath the fork end is a little higher than the birdbath. Now all you have to do to make your own dripper is to run a garden hose from the Y-connector to the stick, put a nozzle on the end of the hose, and anchor it in place in the fork of the stick so that the nozzle will drip down into your birdbath. You can easily control the rate of drip both at the Y-connector end and at the nozzle end. It's actually quite easy to do, will provide far better service than the one you were thinking of buying from Amazon, and costs much less. Give it a try.
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I had a water master hook up for 4 rain bird sprinkler.I unhooked from the water master system and hooked right to my orbit 4 station.Programmed and not a smidgen of trouble. I water even days and not on the 31st or the 1st..Good luck
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Shamrock, you will need a Rain Bird FCKIT1PK - Faucet Connection Kit to connect the 1/2" tubing to the faucet. The other end is closed with a Rain Bird- EC50-1/2" -Closure Pack. I also included a battery operated Melnor 3100 2-Zone Aquatimer Sprinkler Control that connected to the Faucet Connection in order to water automatically using a 2 hose set up. The unit works well for me and I have been well pleased with it.
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I agree with running one sprinkler at a time, although I do have one outlet hooked to a Rainbird and a soaker hose. Obviously the soaker requires very little pressure.
773328
Sorry for the delay... I purchased the Rain Bird Faucet Connection Kit, and for the end of hose, I used the Rain Bird 1/2" End Closure.
2063015
Three options; You can get an orifice/nozzle kit from Home depot/Amazon to set the spray at a lower height, a tree of Orifices 8 different ones for like $1.50(very easy to change on a NEW head) that might solve your problem for one particular head. For all heads lower the pressure at 20-25# by putting a pressure reducer on that line or the system , Last resort , add additional heads to your line to drop the pressure. , normal would be max 5-6 heads if you went 7 that would help. or even 8, but still when your water pressure goes up and down so will the spray. Hope this helps you. see Link http://www.amazon.com/Rain-Bird-32SANZLPK-RainBird-Nozzle/dp/B0015RB4LQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1401026262&sr=8-2&keywords=rainbird+sa32 . although this time of the year there pricey