I know there are similar posts about this exact question. I looked over them and my Mechanical Timer looks different. I asked some guy “Gene” here for help but he just ignored me so I thought i’d make a post. I have 2 Zones. Let me know if you need pictures of anything or have any questions. I’m no…

I actually got the thread tape for the thread, and yeah it doesn’t even have the adapter to go on the pipe, just threw it in there to measure. That’s why. Got the relay today, gonna need wires, do you know which I have to get? I assumed they sold one for the sprinkler controller? Probably mount th…

Careful not to go overboard with the thread tape, too much and you may crack the valve / pipe. Irrigation wire is sold by the foot at home depot / lowes, something like this (link) . These are available in the electrical department, just ask an associate to cut some for you (tell them you need 3 or…

So i’m buying 2x 4 Conductor Wires , each 1 15 ft

No, one run will likely be enough, simply cut it into two peaces where it makes the most sense. You may not require the 15 ft, simply figure out how much you need for the run to the relay and how much for the run to the valves. For example if it is 3 ft to the relay and 5 ft to the valves, you may …

Just to be clear, run them from controller is what you’re saying? Controller to relay and controller to valves.

@Gene , I’m laughing at this thread…would have been more efficient to fly over and just do it! You are the man btw…cool of you to help him through ever step.

Yeah I appreciate his help, without him would of took a lot more confidence but him confirming for me makes it easier. Yeah he’s 10-15 mins away from me lol

And take away from your pride of having done everything yourself? Great work by the way, I don’t mind all of the questions, now we can use this thread as a good tutorial for others. :+1:

yeah will make wiring diagram later to post to see if i got it right and will get some conduit just because later when I get an adapter for pvc today after work

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Gene July 9, 2020, 2:18pm 39

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