Irrigation System Advice

[greglepore]

Originally Posted by Superman

"Unions?" Explain.

No. Unions are threaded couplings. You would cut the pipe, allowing room for the t and the pipe stubs needed and 2 threaded couplings. I'll post a link not knowing what size pipe you actually have.

https://www.amazon.com/Hydroseal-Fitting-Jetstream-Pieces-Schedule/dp/B08FFT1TL3/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1J3EXFOG2P2ST&keywords=1%2Bin%2Bpvc%2Bunion&qid=1692234790&sprefix=1%2Bin%2Bpvc%2Bunion%2Caps%2C282&sr=8-4&th=1

[Superman]

Originally Posted by Baz

A sketch/schematic would be the next item to post here that would help.

The tiny blacked-out rectangle in the lower left is the little box with the incoming shutoff valve in it. The area shaded with dashed diagonal lines is the driveway and walkway.

The areas with the diagonal lines are plantings that go relatively undisturbed for years (no tilling). The areas with cross-hatched diagonal lines are ones I like to till each spring in preparation for planting vegetables. Everywhere else is grass I don't care about. Very possibly, there will be more plantings in the front. Lois Lane can't stop planting things.

Originally Posted by Baz

Also, I'm curious what kind of "shutoff" valve you have in the front that you posted pics of. Can you post a pic of the actual valve and also the box it sits in?

This all appears to be glued-together plastic pipe.

Originally Posted by Baz

Also, I wonder how deep your feed pipe is - that goes to your house - from that shutoff valve.

Probably deeper than it needs to be. It is what it is. If they like a full 18", that's totally overkill IMHO, but whatever....

Originally Posted by Baz

Maybe you could carefully dig an inspection hole and find out. Also verify it's PVC pipe and what size.

Sure, I could dig an inspection hole but I think I'll start that when I am actually going to "do this thing." At this point, I hope to learn more about what branches and bibs will be needed.

Originally Posted by Baz

How is the soil there for digging, BTW?

Much of Western Washington is "glacial till" which means round rocks of various sizes mixed with gravel and sand, with some organic material near the surface. The biggest rocks I have excavated so far were the size of medium watermelons. Not a lot of fun. I have a San Angelo bar and I know how to use it. Which is part of the reason I don't just go out there and dig a test hole in my slippers. When it comes time for trenching, I will use a machine if I am smart. There are some utility things (sewer and whatnot) in the vicinity of that valve box, but only in that vicinity.

Originally Posted by Baz

Thanks!

No Sir, thank YOU.

[Baz]

Hi Jim - all that information helps a lot......will get back to you soon!

[Superman]

Baz, there is NO hurry WHATSOEVER. This project will not happen soon.

[Baz]

Hi Jim....

Could you please verify for me exactly where your two existing hose bibs are?

I looked at your photos and read your comments but am still not sure where they are.

Thanks!

[Superman]

Sorry for the delay, and now I will be gone for 11 days or more. In the meantime, this image shows two bibs in blue-ish ink with circled X's. Unfortunately, the only planting area reachable from a bit without hoses running everywhere is the tomato patch next to the upper bib on the South side of the house (I should have turned the images over, since the top of the page faces south instead of north.

Anyway, I think I probably need to run underground lines to the other planting areas. And also, it may be a good idea for me to plan the development of the front yard area which is on the left. This area is agriculturally undeveloped and I think Lois Lane is going to want stuff there. Largely plants as opposed to lawn. Perhaps I can do this in phases.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Superman

Sorry for the delay, and now I will be gone for 11 days or more. In the meantime, this image shows two bibs -snip-

Thanks, Jim. This helps a lot. I will formulate a concept for us to discuss going forward. I understand there's no urgency, but will get it posted soon anyhow.

To your comment about future developments....it always helps to have an idea of how you envision the use of your property. Not always needed in detail but an overall concept would help.

Cheers!
Baz

[Superman]

i sure appreciate this, Baz. I'll talk with Lois about planning for the front yard.

[Baz]

Originally Posted by Superman

i sure appreciate this, Baz. I'll talk with Lois about planning for the front yard.

Thanks, Jim. Just a general idea would be helpful. No pressure - we'll get there.....