I have both valves (at backflow) stuck in 45 degree position. Have tried to turn them, no luck. Any advice?

Thanks for the video. I do have a question. If I follow those steps and you run your sprinkler system and no water comes out of any of the sprinkler heads on any zones, What next? Thanks

Thank you John. Great, simple presentation. Important, but small, point you made regarding reintroducing water after making the repair. I had completed the repair (which I don't think I needed in retrospect), and after opening the supply valve I still had water leaking from the top of the back flow preventer. Your mention of the need for fairly abrupt water pressure to pressurize and seat the springs inside solved my problem. Per another posters' suggestion to reintroduce water pressure slowly when starting an irrigation system in the spring, to avoid a strong water hammer situation and potential damage to other system parts, I had not been turning the supply on quickly enough to pressurize and set the springs inside. Bottom line, opening it quickly did the trick. Thank you again for your helpful video.

Your presentation was excellent. You talked at a medium speed and you voice was clear.

In the first step, u shut the two valves before u close the two Inspection ports. What do u do if they are stuck open? What’s the importance of closing them instead of just opening the sprinkler system by opening the valve in the basement all at once? Thanks, this is a great video!!!! :)

Thank you for your videos I was able to turn my system on today.

Great job explaining and really appreciated this video for a newbie. Thank you very much

What is the bonnet keeps leaking?

I have a question. How do I find my water turn-on Valve? I don't have a basement. Where could the valve be other than basement?

Best video I've seen yet. I lost my contractor who took care of us over the past 7 years, so I'm going to try to turn it on this weekend 4/20/24. If I have issues, I'll give you a call, since you are located where I'm located. Thanks again.

You can see the projector stand at the bottom left of the driveway which contains a short throw projector

Thanks. Metal rods are attached to the letters using zip ties. Those rods are then inserted to a rail which runs inside the gutter. Hard to really describe.

How did you mount the Merry Christmas sign on your roofline? Great job overall!

I like the dance moves from santa and the elves!

Glad you enjoyed the presentation

Awesome and easy solution! Thank you!

Looks fantastic.

This is really good! Hoping to make it by for this year’s show in a few nights.

awesome!

So cool!

GREAT video. REALLY helped us to fix our sprinklers. THANK YOU!! :D :D :D :D :D

Actually the parts are the same price as a whole new febco PVB! frustrating- also, I tried to save money and bought an aftermarket set and it lasted only 1 month.

Thank you for great directions and demonstration. I am going to give it a try!

This was great. Have you done a winterizing video on the same type of system that you provided for the activation by chance?

Thanks so much, this was extremely helpful!

I overthink things, so bear with me. you said schedule 40 / thicker. Isn't sched 80 the thicker version? I saw others not using the top couplers - just slide the right diameter PVC onto the legs and they are stopped by the bend of the metal pipe (so more metal pipe in the PVC / less chance someone accidentally kicks the PVC, the metal leg pops out of the PVC 'cup' / coupler and table falls on that side)? And your thoughts on pros / cons of leaving off the elbows & horizontal pieces on the ground? cons? Less sturdy / stable? pros? lower cost. any others?

AHHHHH, 1st thing to do is MAKE SURE THE WATER IS OFF OR THE BALL VALVE BEFORE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTER IS OFF.

Yes! Don't forget to abruptly turn on the valve to push the spring into place. If you don't it will leak and make you think it needs replacing. However, they do just need replacing sometimes.

Love it! My favorite version of “Little Drummer Boy” Great job with the lights🤗

1:56 You cut down a tree, and then you dress it’s corpse with candles. I LOVE IT!!!!

Very good explanation. I am in that position looking at the ground and asking myself what to do!!!! Thanks a lot!

The Classen TA-25 with split-steer is leaps and bounds ahead of this machine. The machine has power steering.

It's not even John Wayne I am John Wayne the 5th my Grandpa died 11 years ago

Thank you I did what to recommend buy the febco Original and worked beautifully easy explanation and got it fixed

Hi John. Thank-you for the excellent video. I replaced the Febco 765-BP bonnet and poppet. I turned the valve back to the open position and it sealed perfectly...for about a minute or two. Then I heard a hissing noise and a fine spray appeared. I shut the valve, removed the bonnet and poppet to inspect the o-rings. No crimps and they were both correctly positioned and lubricated. Re-installed and same result only in a different location around the seal. Tried a third time. This time it doesn't spray but there is a very slight drip. Any suggestions? Thanks.

Thanks. These worked out great. Easy pizzy!

Doesn't seem very sturdy.

I broke the bolt by over tightening the bonnet bell cap. I drilled 2 wholes in the cap and threaded string through the holes to get it to stay put, but I saw that the cap should be loose, which it is not with my DIY repair. Does the bell cap really need to be loose?

Where can I find a cap (umbrella on the very top of system)? I misplaced mine.

I did it! I am so proud of myself. Your directions were so helpful.

Weak spring causes check to fail

Great video.. much appreciated! It looks almost like changing a faucet cartridge and I can do that! Haha Cheers!

Both handles to turn off the water flow on mine are in the back instead of the front. Is that uncommon? I don't know why that is. The sprinkler system was installed already when I bought the house. Every DIY video I've seen, they are in the front.

this is amazing! Love this song!!

Thanks for giving me this precious Idea for extended legs of table

Only other thing that may happen is when you turn it on it briefly may purge water until it is pressurized and does not mean it is installed wrong it will seal.

Excellent thank you.

Hi, In March 2021, I turned on the tap (in my basement) for my sprinklers. Before any water comes through any of the sprinklers (auto set the previous year), I saw water shooting out of my outside tap (backyard) so I immediately (within 5-10 mins from the moment I turned on) turned off the tap in my basement and left it at that through the whole season. I did not use the sprinklers for the whole season. Do I still need to do the sprinkler blow-out now (I mean this week, before the snow comes back)? Thank you so much! I am in Denver.

I don't have irrigation so I've made 3 of those dyi PVC tripods and the head I chose was the MP rotor 3000 and I have been so happy with them my best definition of them, its a "soaker hose sprinkler" . I love how the wind doesn't affect them. What's some of your favorite things you like about them?

Asse stopped issuing you hacks backflow rebuilder certificates, don't touch them anymore.