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Rain Bird 5000 - Setting the Left Stop w/ Slip Clutch

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Sat, 8 Jan 2011 10:43:00 -0800

Using the (relatively) new feature from Rain Bird called the slip clutch, you can easily adjust the left hand stop on a RainBird 5000 Series sprinkler.

As the video above shows, simply find the left hand stop and continue to turn passed it until you have the arrow pointing in the desired direction. From there, fine tune the right hand stop with the +/- adjustment screw.

How To Install Hydro-Rain Manifolds

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:20:00 -0700

Hydro-Rain irrigation manifolds are new on the market and bring a larger O-ring and sturdy construction to the manifold market.

In this video Sean Stefan of Sprinkler Daddy demonstrates how to install a Hydro-Rain manifold with Hydro-Rain Valves and Blu-Lock fittings.

House Connection and Manifold Installation

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 19:13:00 -0700

How to neatly connect your house connection to your valve manifold or backflow preventer using a 3/4" Insert Elbow.

Blu-Lock Challenge Regina, SK - Heat #1

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 06:25:00 -0700

Blu-Lock pipe and fittings was put to the built for speed challenge when we challenged irrigation installers to see which fittings would save more time: Blu-Lock, Turnseal, or Insert Fittings with Oetiker Clamps. The results of heat 1 had the Blu-Lock installers done in half the time of Turnseal and Insert Fittings.

To get Blu-Lock for your next irrigation project, visit www.SprinklerDaddy.ca/BluLock.html

Visit Sprinkler Daddy at The 2010 Regina Spring Home Show

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 05:32:00 -0700

Come visit us at the 2010 Regina Spring Home Show. We'll be in booth 837 in the Winter Fair Building, right next to the Canada Centre Building, Evraz Place.

We'll be debuting a brand new product line - Blu-Lock by Hydro-Rain.

And after you see us at the home show, get your free DIY sprinkler quote at http://www.sprinklerdaddy.ca/.

We've also put together a few videos demonstrating a few of the reasons why we think that the Blu-Lock pipe and fittings are going to make your sprinkler project much easier.

Friction Loss - Blu-Lock vs. Insert Fittings

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:24:00 -0700

One of the great reasons to install a Blu-Lock sprinkler system vs. an insert fitting based sprinkler system is because the Blu-Lock fittings go over top of the pipe instead of inside the pipe like insert fittings and TurnSeal fittings do.

For a quote on a Blu-Lock sprinkler system that you can install yourself, head over to http://www.sprinklerdaddy.ca

Blu-Lock vs. Insert Fittings vs. TurnSeal Fittings

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:52:00 -0800

Blu-Lock irrigation pipe and fittings are the wave of the future in the sprinkler business. To get a quote for your Blu-Lock sprinkler system head over to http://www.sprinklerdaddy.ca/.

We'll still gladly sell TurnSeal and insert fittings with standard poly pipe, but the Blu-Lock pipe and fitting system goes together so much faster and provides increased water flow over TurnSeal and insert fittings because the fittings fit over the pipe, not inside.

New for 2010 - Blu-Lock by Hydro-Rain at Sprinkler Daddy!

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Mon, 1 Feb 2010 14:18:00 -0800

Blu-Lock by Hydro Rain is a revolutionary pipe and fitting system that is changing the irrigation world - and now you can get it from SprinklerDaddy.ca!

Blu-Lock fittings are a great alternative to insert fittings because they require no tools, clamps or tightening. Just pop the pipe into the fitting and you're done!

You'll be able to find the complete Blu-Lock and Hydro-Rain lines individually in the Sprinkler Daddy Sprinkler Store or as an option in your DIY sprinkler package.

Want to see how much faster it is? Check out the Blu-Lock "Built For Speed" Challenge in Columbus, OH below. The guy on the left is using Blu-Lock for the first time while the guy in the middle is using poly pipe with insert fittings and the guy on the right is using PVC.

Merry Christmas from Sprinkler Daddy!

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 13:27:00 -0800

Hey! It's Sean from Sprinkler Daddy wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and all the best in 2010 on behalf of my wife Katlyn and our 7 week old son Parker!

Thanks for making our first two seasons successful and we look forward to some big things in 2010!

Winterizing Sprinkler Systems - Preventing Damage

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:43:00 -0800

How to prevent your sprinkler system valves from freezing when an early freeze is coming and you haven't had a chance to blow out your sprinkler lines yet.

Auto-Drain Valves Explained

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:32:00 -0700

Auto drain valves are an addition that can be made to your sprinkler system to drain the water out of each sprinkler line after use.

If you want to add auto drain valves to your sprinkler system, you can find them for sale at http://www.sprinklerdaddy.ca/catalog/item/7033169/7387311

Swivel vs. Solid Dura Manifolds

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:17:00 -0700

You can't go wrong with using Dura manifolds for your sprinkler system, but there are two different options available - swivel and solid.

The solid Dura manifold has less connections so there are fewer opportunities for leaking. If you have troubles with the manifold though, you need to replace the whole thing.

The swivel Dura manifold has more connections so there are more opportunities for leaks, but if you run into troubles down the road, you only need to replace one zone on the manifold.

Dura vs. PVC Irrigation Manifolds

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:56:00 -0700

We use Dura manifolds instead of plain old PVC manifolds because:

Dura manifolds take less time to put together
Dura manifolds can be put together hand tight (no pipe wrenches required)
No teflon tape required (rubber o-rings make the seal)
Dura manifolds have thicker wall construction than schedule 40 PVC
Dura manifolds are easier to repair and replace with their swivel construction

Wall Mounted vs. Underground Manual Sprinkler Valves

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:13:00 -0700

Some people prefer their manual manifolds on the wall, some prefer them in a box. In this video a spout off some of the pros and cons to doing it both ways. Essentially it comes down to this:

Wall Mounted:

Pros: Convenient to turn valves on and off, more cost effective
Cons: More prone to freezing, can be an eye-sore hanging off the side of your house

Valve Box:

Pros: Neater look, valves more protected from the elements (won't freeze as quick)
Cons: Have to get on your knees to turn the valves on and off

2009 Sprinkler Blowouts

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Sat, 3 Oct 2009 10:22:00 -0700

The video above is from last year, but the same offer applies this year. If you're in the Regina area, simply book your sprinkler blowout online and we'll be out the next business day to get your sprinklers blown out for you (we'll follow up with an email after you order to confirm).

We'll also be throwing in a coupon from The Diplomat Steakhouse for $20 off your next meal when you purchase two entrees and two beverages.

It's a win-win!

Troubleshooting Leaking RainBird 5000 Sprinkler Heads

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 14:27:00 -0700

In this video, we talk about a common problem after installation with leaking RainBird 5000 heads and how to fix it. More often than not, the cause of a leaky sprinkler head immediately after installation has to do with dirt, rocks, pebbles, or other debris making it's way into the sprinkler lines and into the heads as well.

Giving everything a flush and good cleaning usually is the easiest fix.

Troubleshooting Orbit Automatic Valves

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Tue, 8 Sep 2009 07:37:00 -0700

Automatic sprinkler valves that won't shut completely? Try taking them apart and cleaning them out.

As Sean Stefan of Sprinkler Daddy (http://www.SprinklerDaddy.ca) shows in this video with an Orbit Automatic Sprinkler Valve, sometimes dirt, pebbles, or rocks can get into the valve and prevent it from closing. Your first option with a disfunctional valve should almost always be to clean it up first before you replace the entire valve.

Drip Irrigation Tip - Dig a Moat Around Shrubs

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Fri, 4 Sep 2009 05:17:00 -0700

Here's a quick tip about drip irrigation to help promote better root growth in your plants. Special thanks to my wife for modelling this one!

Want your drip irrigation system to get water to all sides of your shrubs? Dig a small moat around the shrub so the water can flow around.

Make-shift Drip Irrigation Project-Pt 9- ECCO Chips Mulch

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 05:27:00 -0700

ECCO Chips mulch is now spread throughout the shrub beds to cover over top of the drip irrigation lines. The ECCO Chips come in a variety of colours and are available for sale in the Regina area.

Adding mulch to your beds, esspecially in beds where you have drip irrigation has a number of benefits:

It makes the bed more aesthetically pleasing to look at by adding colour and covering up the drip irrigation lines.
The mulch helps hold the moisture in longer, which means that your watering will be more effective.
If you apply the proper level of mulch, it will block sunlight from getting to the weeds, keeping them down (for the most part).

Make-shift Drip Irrigation Project-Pt 8- Finished! (almost)

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 05:21:00 -0700

We're finished with the irrigation aspect of our Make-shift Drip Irrigation Project. Now all that's left is to do is put the ECCO Chips mulch over top.

Make-shift Drip Irrigation Project-Pt 7- Installing Emitters

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 05:12:00 -0700

Sean Stefan of Sprinkler Daddy walks you through the process of installing individual drip emitters to the supply line using a 1/4" coupler, 1/4" tubing, a drip emitter, and a tubing stake.

To find all these parts, just click over to http://www.SprinklerDaddy.ca/drip.html

Makeshift Drip Project Part 6 - Plugging the Drip Line

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Thu, 3 Sep 2009 05:04:00 -0700

We're finished running the pipe through the shrub bed and now we're going to plug the drip irrigation line with our lawn service plug that makes it easier to blow out the line in the fall.

To check out some of the products used in our drip irrigation project, head over to http://www.SprinklerDaddy.ca/drip.html.

Make-shift Drip Irrigation Project -Pt 5- Laying Pipe

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 15:05:00 -0700

Check out how we run the pipe for our drip irrigation line. Notice how we get the pipe around the front step and into the second flower bed.

Makeshift Drip Project Part 4 - Installing the Temporary Pressure Regulator

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:54:00 -0700

In this video we install the pressure regulator temporarily to the outside tap until we have time to install the entire manifold system with automatic valves.

Special guest appearance at the end of the video by our beagle Finn.

Makeshift Drip Project Part 3 - Assembing the Pressure Regulator & Drip Plug

noreply@blogger.com (Sprinkler Daddy) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 13:45:00 -0700

Assembling the pressure regulator unit and drip line plug for our makeshift drip irrigation project.

To find the parts you need to complete your own drip irrigation project, head over to http://www.sprinklerdaddy.ca/drip.html