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Is it alright to use a sprinkler valve on its side? does it lose any power or anything? I wanted to put 2 on their sides so that I can easily connect them with a t joint hose barb and some hose. Thanks.

It works fine.

Ok, thank you very much.

I use my sprinkler valves in weird configurations constantly. What you have in that diagram is both possible and effective, as you're minimizing pilot volume!

You will want to use as large of a valve to pilot that as possible, I had problems using 2 sprinkler valves hooked up like that because they wouldn't pilot enough to open correctly, they'd just make that honking sound.

I have a pretty large one, apparently it is quite hard to find. It is rated to like 160 psi and someone told me that even when it isn't modified, (which I can't because it is held together with welding), it had a larger air flow than most. (I think your talking about the wired L looking thing on my picture right?)

What kind? I just modded a 2" Irritrol and I'm about to mod 2 more. If you need any help let me know.

Well, they are both 1" orbit valves... i realized after i modded them that i should have gotten bigger valves, but I cant send them back now. good to know for next time though. Thanks for the offer if I need help ill email you.