Sprinkler Valve Problem... (not what you think)

[Mitchza89]

Hey guys. I was told by a hell of alot of people that Sprinkler valves are so much better then ball valves. they apparrently have a much faster opening time but...i'm finding i've had much more power from the ball valve. i mean the sprinkler valve is good...but not as good as what i had before. does anyone know what the problem could be? maybe my blowgun doesn't empty the pilot quick enough....i don't know. anyway if anyone could have a solution, it would be greatly appreciated.

regards,

mitch.

[Insomniac]

Different brands and models of sprinkler valves have different performance. You probably just bought one of the 'bad' ones.

[Mitchza89]

Yeah Probably aye. It was only a 14 buck one. I might go for the 23 dollar one next time.

[frankrede]

what size is your ball valve and your ball valve?

[Mitchza89]

Uhh did ya mean Ball Valve and Sprinkler Valve? =S haha. The Ball Valve is 3/4inch and the Sprinkler Valve is 1inch.

[spudthug]

hmm you might want to try a rain bird or orbit...what brand did you buy?? because someone else boguht really crappy ones for like $5 apiece and they didnt work...