Sprinkler Work

I finally tackled the sprinkler work that needed to get done in the backyard. Several things needed to get fixed. There was a french drain I wanted removed as I was going to replace it with a water barrel, the sprinkler box needed to be moved because it was sitting right where this water barrel was going to go, and the sprinkler manifolds needed to be fixed as they were leaking and the previous owner who "fixed" them, completely removed a zone that was watering the back of the yard. Along the way, I discovered a bad patch that sprung a leak too.

So, first off, the digging and removal of the french drain was done.

Like it never happened...

Then I started to attack the existing manifolds and determined it was best if I just moved it over to the side a few feet. I used two dual manifolds connected together which was handy, but also had to fashion a shut-off valve that would fit in the existing box. Turned out to be a bit tricky but with an extra 4th manifold added and the switch, it just fit into the box.

Existing three part manifold and shut-off valve.

New one all built and ready to install.

In place and lines all reconnected.

Another look at the runs.

Mostly done.

A look inside the box all wired up.