The Sprinkler Valve (PDF File)

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Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:38 am

Nicely done hubb, of course there will always be n00bs who still don't get it, but you've cut down their numbers considerably :)
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Wed Dec 24, 2008 8:05 am

Thanks. And, yeah, I know someone will still ask every now and then. But, now, instead of us getting frustrated, they can be pointed here, and they should learn more than what they hoped for. That is, unless, they can't figure out how to download the file. :lol:

On a serious note, I've added more to the book, however, I have not taken any new photos. The descriptions are there, though, and could probably be understood.
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Wed Dec 24, 2008 5:28 pm

Bumped.

The revised copy is posted in place of the original. It contains a buttload more information and a lot more detail. It, however, is not complete, as I still need to add some pics. It's still worth it, though.

The final copy will be posted next week.

Again, guys, thanks for the positive feedback. I didn't realize something like this would be taken like it has been.

Until then, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good spuddin' :wink:
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Tue Dec 30, 2008 10:00 am

Final, completed edition has been posted. Mods, sorry for all the consecutive posts. They can be deleted if you guys see fit.
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Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:41 am

The New Document will not upload on my computer, not a PDF. i right clicked with the mouse and selected "save target as". and it didn't work.
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Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:20 pm

Looks good to me. For those people without WinRAR, I've uploaded the raw PDF of the new version here:
http://www.mediafire.com/?nnzjnwewndz
Does that thing kinda look like a big cat to you?
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Tue Dec 30, 2008 12:21 pm

Was it able to be downloaded? If so, the document is zipped. Unzip it first.

And, btw, it is PDF when it's unzipped.
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Tue Dec 30, 2008 3:33 pm

Good stuff, you're tripple post is quite alright considering the time gap and importance of each post. :)
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Tue Dec 30, 2008 4:23 pm

Is my piston mod new? I've never seen it before, but had a brain fart when I was constructing the diaphragm mod, which was copied and perfected from this site by noname (for those of you who don't know what I'm talking about, it's time to read the book :wink: ).
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Sun Jan 04, 2009 5:56 pm

Which valve is best? I read that rain bird is good because the cap is thicker and better for threading but which valve is quicker to open?
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ralphd wrote:Which valve is best? I read that rain bird is good because the cap is thicker and better for threading but which valve is quicker to open?
I don't think anyone here knows which valve opens quicker, even if you did proper testing, there'd be so little difference it wouldn't matter i'd imagine.
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Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:02 pm

Another sprinkler question then I'm done, for now.....is there a valve size to barrel ratio that is optimal? ex. 1" valve for 1 1/2 barrel
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Sun Jan 04, 2009 7:09 pm

As long as the Sprinkler fits within your pressure requirements and your dimensional design constraints, wouldn't bigger always be better? Since bigger = less flow restriction?
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Sun Jan 04, 2009 8:19 pm

ralphd wrote:Another sprinkler question then I'm done, for now.....is there a valve size to barrel ratio that is optimal? ex. 1" valve for 1 1/2 barrel
Not really, just chuck on the biggest valve you can get your hands on. Though if you're using a 1" sprinkler with a 6mm barrel, you may as well use a 3/4" sprinkler.
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Mon Jan 05, 2009 12:13 am

Okay so this is probably a dumb qeustion but the diaghram have to be perfectly round?
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