one q on spinkler valve

[homedepotpro]

how important is the guide rod

[mopherman]

were you planning on yanking it?
post pics of the valve so we can find an alternative

[pyromaniac]

it keeps the diaphram in place so you need it.

http://www.spudfiles.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3821&

thats how to get around it.

[mopherman]

^^^ he learned the hard way. lol

[homedepotpro]

here it is, i dont really think i can put it anywhere else

[mopherman]

ok, seeing that you have no choice
1 pull out guide rod
2 pull out the phram
3 put the rod through the phram and bend over both sides with pliers
post pics of your progress

[mopherman]

btw dont mess up the sealing face

[homedepotpro]

anyone appossed to that idea

[mopherman]

pyros link might be easyer

[tater36]

what store can i buy a orbit watermaster 3/4'', the one in the how to mod a sprinkler valve tutorial?

[mopherman]

i saw some at homedepot. lol you would know