Irrigation Install Start to Finish with Designscape // Fix a Terrible Lawn Part 12.

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4 жыл бұрын

This video takes you through a lawn irrigation installation from start to finish. It's a lot to put in a video so I have put timestamps should you want to go to a certain section of the video.
This video isn't monitised due to the background music coming from the worker's stereo playing, so to support this channel please like, subscribe and watch some other videos on my page and be sure to share the love.
Check out the overview of the parts that I used. Weathermatic are a Reece Irrigation and Pools product and only available from their stores.
• Irrigation Parts Fun. ...
See my irrigation planning video here.
• Irrigation Plan // Fix...
The aim of this video is to share this irrigation installation with hope that it will teach you, inspire you and give you confidence to have a go at irrigation. It is hard work moving earth but the rewards are far greater for the garden, your pocket, using less water and helping the environment.
Introduction & Preparation 0:55
1. Manifold & Valves 3:07
2. Sprinkler Placement 5:20
3. Water Source 6:54
A Closer Look at Solenoids 8:19
4. Connect Water to Manifold/Solenoids 9:33
5. Connect Polypipe & Sprinklers 11:12
6. Connect Zone 2 Sprinklers 12:57
7. Flush System 14:46
8. Fit Sprinkler Heads 15:08
9. Controller & Cabling 15:48
10. Connect Valve Box 18:30
11. Test & Adjust Sprinklers 21:27
Outro featuring Shane Dolan and Corey Ford 22:21
Cheers Designscape. For residential landscaping in Adelaide's North and surrounds, you'll get a top notch job from Designscape!
Designscape are an Adelaide Northern Suburbs based residential landscape company which is growing and on the rise. Shane's reputation is awesome as his work so be sure to consider Designscape for your next landscape job if you are in the Adelaide SA region.
Many thanks to all involved. This was a pleasure from start to finish.
Get your lawn on.
reece.com.au for my irrigation parts. Weathermatic are only available at a Reece Irrigation and Pools store.
email shane@designscape.net.au

Пікірлер: 164

@LawnJourneys 4 жыл бұрын

Great documentation of install. Irrigation is such a blessing. My recommendation is to not skimp on heads, get good/even coverage, it will pay off. 😀

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome!! Thanks for stopping by with that comment.

@victorpide05 3 жыл бұрын

A backflow device should be used on any cross connection to a potable and non potable water source. The sprinkler system is considered a non potable water source an rpz, double check, avb, or pvb valves are sufficient sources backflow devices for irrigation systems. Also a master valve is extremely important as it removes the constant pressure from the main line. I know in this install your mainline is only about 5ft but those who tie into a water source other than your hose bib will have a much larger main line..

@TheBeeezKneeez 4 ай бұрын

Great video! And great editing! Currently taking a class on irrigation and this is helping me understand the overall process. Thank you!

@lawnporn 4 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for that nice comment.

@saeed6811 2 жыл бұрын

The tap looks so beautiful in the middle of the lawn.

@thegreenandgoldlife1464 4 жыл бұрын

There is something special about watching sprinklers after a hard days yaka. Mmmmm yeah

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah there is for sure. Hope you are all good.

@thegreenandgoldlife1464 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah mate. All is well in the Caddy house hold. Accept having a dormant lawn. Noooooo. Lol

@mykolamoskalenko5719 3 жыл бұрын

Very good job boys! Thanks

@jalexromero 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Am about to setup an irrigation system myself and this was very useful to plan how to do it. Txs! Hope your lawn is great now!

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this message. It has come a long way. Can’t wait for next growing season.

@seanm3189 2 жыл бұрын

how did it go?

@sulusieteru4223 3 жыл бұрын

Im a lawn novice at best but watching this was very entertaining and informative. Awesome work mate and nice plug for the boys from Adelaide. Really enjoying your content🤙

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

Super thanks for that.

@ashleyw1393 4 жыл бұрын

I would have moved the tap so it wasn’t in the middle of the lawn. And stipping the wires when putting them into the scotchlocks (gel caps) not needed and in fact could cause issues in the future. Those things are designed to put an insulated wire in, then when crimped a v shaped blade comes down on the wire and slices the insulation to make contact with the wire. The insulation helps keep it in. Striping it before it may not hold as tightly as it should which could lead to a loose connection.

@paulthomas3782 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job mate roll on Spring

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure. Love it!

@gazinit 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video

@lemancemossjr3935 3 жыл бұрын

Very great video

@jamesdogg1744 4 жыл бұрын

Great video 👍 keep them up 👍

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

I’ll give it a crack.

@phatho683 4 жыл бұрын

Ripper video Matt, great content and descriptions for all the people looking at putting in there own irrigation system. Keep the videos coming Big Fella 💪

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

Sweet as. Sweet as. Thanks mate.

@arthurkowalski6226 Жыл бұрын

Great simple video! Thank you from Perth

@lawnporn Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@simtauelangi5576 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic work

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@Elvicktor 3 жыл бұрын

Nice Job Designscape!!

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

They are awesome!!

@dashcargill4981 4 жыл бұрын

Looks like it’s worth getting the professionals in 👌🏼

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure but hopefully this job also inspires some DIY too.

@spencercampbell8096 2 жыл бұрын

As long as your not considering this a pro job

@hansen370 2 жыл бұрын

Montel Jordan singing This Is How We Do It minute 5:58, LOL love it.

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Cool song for sure

@Naturevidz12 2 ай бұрын

Great video! Very good editing 😮

@lawnporn 2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 👍⛳️

@booobface 4 жыл бұрын

Now the fun begins!

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

You got it in one!

@CitradelicX 2 жыл бұрын

Great video 👌🏽

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

@Happy32153 3 жыл бұрын

I would have to cut concrete to lay controller cable. It’s just a cleaner finish. Indoor controller boxes and WiFi systems are such a small touch but big difference in long term satisfaction.

@chancecooper9246 Жыл бұрын

There is no way I would have ever ran that whip across the top of that sidewalk like that....Man, you got to find a way to hide it.

@lawnporn Жыл бұрын

I hear you. It was a rented house and the owners didn’t want any cutting of the concrete unfortunately.

@horticulturestuff6618 4 жыл бұрын

Any irrigation system supplied from scheme water requires at a minimum a dual check valve to prevent backflow this is why plumbers need to do the cut in/connection to scheme supply. A master solenoid valve is also required to be installed as a fail safe on the system. Using low density poly pipe as a mainline and subjecting it to constant pressure (as has been done in this install) is a failure waiting to happen. Control cables for valves should be buried under pipework, as it is easily damaged by digging/coring/renovation work. Articulated risers are all the go.

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for those comments. I’ll look into it.

@jon.bennett 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, very surprised they used LDPE for the main line. No back flow as well would be a no go here in NSW. No need to strip the wires going into the gel wire joiners. Apart from that a good how to video.

@matthewfarrell317 Жыл бұрын

I find it amusing about the double check. Need them if you plump in behind the tap, but not if you connect to the tap lol.

@anandbeilfuss1461 6 ай бұрын

And conveniently the tap is right there, the complicated part is connection to water source as most people dont just have a tap there

@lawnporn 6 ай бұрын

This place was a rental. I asked about some modifications however I had to keep it in the place the owner wanted.

@adamr8628 2 ай бұрын

Have you ever heard of companies that actually mark the location of the pipes?? It seems like most companies do not bother with that. Extremely important to know where the pipes are located. it's so ridiculous that so many companies don't bury a wire or mark them on a map or something. Anything.

@lawnporn 2 ай бұрын

That’s a good point. I haven’t seen that done before but it’s a great idea.

@adamr8628 2 ай бұрын

@@lawnporn thanks. I used to do utility locating. I'm amazed that everything in the ground is mapped on computers and also wired for locating, and water lines have nothing. So any future repairs or landscaping are going to be extremely painful for the homeowner. Which could be avoided with measurements or maybe $20 worth of wire. 😀

@svenandaas8781 3 жыл бұрын

At 17:21, I see a trip-condition. The power cable conduit is above the walkway. Not safe! Other than that....good job!

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yeah not my house and unfortunately couldn't get approval to muck up the concrete. Cheers for looking out and commenting!

@envidjunkie 3 жыл бұрын

Where is this, and what is the soil make up there? Looks like clay-sand? Good job on the install, the MP rotators are fascinating to watch. Almost as mesmerizing as the old impacts.

@jasongiovanni9545 4 жыл бұрын

Yeahhhhhhh buddyyy, happy wednesday matt 👍👌

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

You too!

@jasongiovanni9545 3 жыл бұрын

@@lawnporn hey matt sorry for random question but how long the boys take?

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

peterpan not that long actually. Had to do some local hardware shop runs for a few things and filming slowed them up some.

@rayvalentincruz9399 3 жыл бұрын

Nice video, how deep they have to be? Thank you

@lvond555 Жыл бұрын

So interesting that our irrigation in the USA is opposite with hard PVC for the mains and "funny" soft pipe to the heads.

@aidanw2980 2 жыл бұрын

i’m kicking myself i didn’t think to put in a simple irrigation system when i did the back yard. it’s only about 50m2 of lawn but still a pain to do by hand and a funny shape so a single or even double sprinkler won’t do it. might have to look into installing a system at the same time as doing a reno next season would only need to be 1 zone i think so should be pretty straight forward and hopefully can keep the damage to a minimum.

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Reno is a great time to do the irrigation upgrade.

@ML6103 2 жыл бұрын

The old bloke walking his dog 😂 what a legend.

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Yea Max is a legend alright.

@RandomInside 3 жыл бұрын

yep !!!

@Gen-Xgamer 2 жыл бұрын

I'm an 19 year vet of irrigation... Residential and commercial multi-wire and two wire well and geothermal irrigation systems. What I am seeing right off the bat is they trenched the lines in instead of a vibroplow which pulls the line in and when the soil settles you cannot tell where they are....second I would not use those valve tie ins because they are not reliable. Your going to end up with leaks near the valves.

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Massive thanks for this comment. Great information! I’m not sure what a vibroplow is, had a search (I’m in Australia 🇦🇺) and couldn’t find the info but I can report the tie ins to the valves have ruptured once and been replaced unfortunately with the same setup. I’ll look to fix that soon and blueline to the tap with a plumber as that is regulation where I live.

@Gen-Xgamer 2 жыл бұрын

www.ditchwitch.com/trenchers/vibratory-plows/vp30 This is a vibroplow...it pulls the lines in instead of trenching...with trenching you have to leave the soil lumped up so when it settles it doesn't leave lines in the soil as indentions. Here in the states or places that earth quakes and hi humidity and then extreme dry conditions the ground moves and vibrates when the system kicks on and off so we use sch 40 pvc main line with 100 psi poly lines after the valves with swing pipe for head connection.

@destinysistrunk6225 3 жыл бұрын

I have 40 fruit trees in my back yard I'd like to put a drip system on. I'll need to run about 250ft of blank line to reach them all. My question is, how many 1 gph brips can I run at one time? I have about 65lbs of pressure on my faucet. Any help would be appreciated.

@ctrlaltdelguy8415 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this content!!! I’m applying to the irrigation crew where I work and this video will help. I’ve never done irrigation before but I did work at a truck wash where I performed maintenance ( around 10 years), and this is similar to what I did. Is there any other advice that you could give me to help my chances?

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! As other commenters have pointed out, the tap to the irrigation box needs to be done by a plumber. Unfortunately at the tie of making this video, I was missing one bit to make the connection using the blue line pipe so a temp fix with just normal irrigation line was used. Other than that, as you have worked in the car wash, just think that water flows in a line, if something is not working up the line then something is wrong before ii. Good luck with job app!!

@JD-sl1qs Жыл бұрын

You fellas must be in Melbourne in July aye

@nickodoes985 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Matt, are you going to have a putting green in this lawn? Great vid very detailed.

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

You betcha 👍

@markmcleod2322 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, about to tackle my own very soon. Can you provide a link or more detail on those flexible arms the sprinklers were connected to please mate?

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Mark. I don’t believe there is a direct link unfortunately. The best thing to do is to speak to your local Reece Irrigation store. Go to Reece.com.au to find the store closest. They can also send via post. I would assume that all Reece irrigation stores have those riser kits but if not, I got mine from Reece Irrigation & Pools in Adelaide. They are on Elizabeth St. 08 8211 5940 is the phone number. I hope that helps!

@markmcleod2322 4 жыл бұрын

@@lawnporn just watching your live stream and I found the arms online also - sunshoweronline.com.au/poly-articulated-riser-15mm-x-200mm

@cogaussie 3 жыл бұрын

Howdy, kudos to the vid, very informative, whats the brand of that modular manifold set up? Thanks in Advanced.

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

Enki manifold

@hastediscipline1525 Жыл бұрын

you dont need a backflow preventer for inline valves?

@IBLaZeI47 3 жыл бұрын

still left with so many questions similar to other videos.

@foles8632 4 жыл бұрын

With the removal of the garden bed, does this mean you will have the tap and the irrigation box in the lawn?

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

Yes they will both be in the lawn area. I don’t mind that but this is not my house. If it was I probably would have gone the extra and moved them.

@1jeffr Ай бұрын

That soil is sure red in color, where is this located, Mars?

@lawnporn Ай бұрын

Port Augusta

@davekelley801 2 жыл бұрын

Yep

@andrewhorsch4583 3 жыл бұрын

800 roles of thread tape plus lock seal? I feel bad for whoever has to take that off.

@jon.bennett 3 жыл бұрын

Correct. Do one or the other. I don’t think lock seal is recommended for poly fittings anyway.

@spritzer99 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video. Background music is way too loud over your talking.

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate. Totally appreciate that.

@ximenamendoza9372 2 жыл бұрын

no backflow?

@brandonmmmmmmmm3293 8 ай бұрын

company name --boss level 99

@richardsberlati4340 2 жыл бұрын

Is Oscar the same guy that developed the worlds most efficient air conditioner that cools a room in 1 minute and uses no refrigerant?

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Maybe?

@clookie1 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah yeah

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Ahaha yep

@clookie1 2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious

@KingOath 2 жыл бұрын

Jesus, If a company ran conduit over the concrete like that at my house they would be coming back to fix it. That’s horrendous.

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Hi. Not my house as I rent. Owner didn’t want the concrete disturbed or the tap moved.

@mikepeters4916 3 жыл бұрын

YEP !

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

I know I know I say it way too much

@kyleyates7961 2 жыл бұрын

yep yep, yeah yeah, yep

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry

@gregorysmith4269 3 жыл бұрын

I can't watch this.... You all still have a lot to learn

@k9millie1 Жыл бұрын

Why they didn’t use pvc pipe

@lizardking2716 3 жыл бұрын

I'm Mexican and I don't know to do set up sprinklers 😔

@joetaylor7442 2 жыл бұрын

........YEEP!

@hammerridecycling7630 10 ай бұрын

yup!😂😂😂😂

@deanesh6389 6 ай бұрын

Someone will put a spade through that control wire one-day not being in a conduit

@Alan-iq2nt 2 жыл бұрын

How much does it cost to get this installed by an irrigation guy?

@Alan-iq2nt 2 жыл бұрын

Similar size lawn

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

To be honest I’ve either done it myself or done it with someone who wants to get on the video. It’s hard yakka so it wouldn’t be cheap.

@yaboismith3955 Жыл бұрын

Nice back flow 😐

@faadar 3 жыл бұрын

I am a bit anal on some things . I personally would have gone under the walkway and not routing the cables through a conduit . An invisible magic is the best magic

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

I get you. This house is not my house so I couldn’t get permission for such things.

@TheIDominoes 2 жыл бұрын

That conduit job was hard to watch.

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

I get it. Not my house and couldn't get permission for cutting up the verandah..

@shanehannula4017 2 жыл бұрын

Weather matic is bad. Spray heads…rain bird 1804. 1806 1812 depending on grass or shrub beds, hunter ultra pgp rotars must have or I20 depending drainage problems

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had 1803’s and I had some problems with some at the seal. Weathermatic have finished In Australia 🇦🇺 now so I’ll probs switch to RB’s or Hunters.

@gporr7004 13 күн бұрын

Every single video on this subject NEVER shows how they measure where the heads go. What’s the point leaving that out?

@lawnporn 13 күн бұрын

There is a small mention in this video but you are right, it should be highlighted more and I super appreciate this feedback because I’ll incorporate it into another irrigation install video for sure 👍

@chrisrosie0584 4 жыл бұрын

Ahhh it was going fine until the flexible conduit came out 🤮..

@lawnporn 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah fair enough. It is just what I had lying around so I used it.

@dointheokecoke5548 3 жыл бұрын

@@lawnporn yep didnt like that either , if traffic stand on it,

@paulmac9289 Жыл бұрын

Never install sprinkler heads hard up or close to anything, Give yourself plently of room for maintenance.

@wilsonjr5713 3 жыл бұрын

All the yeps are so annoying 🤦‍♂️

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know that. I will take that on board for sure. Really appreciated.

@tomburley7616 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t hear you!!

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry mate.

@ryanrockwell916 3 жыл бұрын

Conduit across a sidewalk WTF

@bross824 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, the crappy music is so loud I can't hear what is being said...moving on!

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

Cheers for letting me know I'll take that on board.

@tomburley7616 2 жыл бұрын

Very annoying and far to loud music!!!!

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that Tom. I'll certainly take this onboard and improve. Thankyou.

@donaldweaver655 2 жыл бұрын

The music is to loud and is not really needed. Can’t understand all you are saying.

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry about that. I'll certainly take this onboard and improve. Thankyou.

@fuermosi777 3 жыл бұрын

so many ads here.

@stonergstonervision3997 3 жыл бұрын

Weathermatic equals trash only Rain bird is good

@benpetz6816 3 жыл бұрын

Irrigation porn 😉 thx for the great Video.

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks mate I hope you got some good tips and ideas out of it.

@benpetz6816 3 жыл бұрын

@@lawnporn yes and it was nice to see that everyone had fun during the hard work.

@mrfishinthehat 2 жыл бұрын

If it’s not rainbird you’re trolling

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Love the passion

@kenbred46 2 жыл бұрын

kill the music PLEASE!

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Ok will try better

@IHustleHard416 3 жыл бұрын

Can you stop saying "yep"

@lawnporn 3 жыл бұрын

Yes I can and I am not being sarcastic. I am really working on that one so thank you.

@sallythomas-rf8se Жыл бұрын

Why would you have that terrible music.. sorry I can’t watch it!!

@lawnporn Жыл бұрын

Sorry you had a bad experience and I value the feedback.

@Surfmus 4 ай бұрын

So you guys down there listen to the USA's garbage music.

@lawnporn 4 ай бұрын

We do at times. Just what the radio was pumping out at the time.

@JohnSmith-fh1rx 2 жыл бұрын

Lawn Porn pretty distasteful name.

@lawnporn 2 жыл бұрын

Sorry you feel that way John.

@jameswhitfield6490 3 ай бұрын

It took 4 minutes before I got tired of hearing dude say yep over and over again

@lawnporn 3 ай бұрын

Apologies for that mate

@tee2greenhomelawn435 3 жыл бұрын

Yup