Jimi wrote:
Hello,

I am in Canada and realize this is "out of season" but since I have a
few days off I thought I would do some research into buying a garden
sprinkler control. We live on a small acerage (ranch) and have six
underground sprinkler grids connected to a manifold with manual ball valves.
I have been manually turning on the valves for each grid for the past 10 or
so yrs. I wish to update to electric valves operated by a central control
located inside the house. (Plan on taking extended holidays this coming
summer)
My question is what do you have for this type of control? Does anyone
have any recomendations for what kind, brand type etc to buy or what to stay
away from?
. I consider myself to be "fairly" good at figuring out timers
etc, but don't want something so complicated I'll need a PHD in electronics
to operate. In addition, can anyone comment on what type of electric valves
to buy?

Thanks Group for any constructive replies...Jimi


Hi,
Have a look at Hunter or Rain Bird web site. If you want to automate
your valve control, you'll need elecric valves, control box and wiring.
You can do it yourself if you want to.
I laid my sprinkler system at my house using Rain Bird kit. Hard part is
digging, other than that nothing to it. I am in Calgary.
Good luck,