Is this valve alright to modify?

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Sun Nov 07, 2010 2:21 pm

Hey,

Im looking at sprinkler valves and I can get this valve : http://www.sprinklersupplystore.com/product-p/216b.htm

the Irritrol 216b 1 1/2in

can it be modified to open with a blowgun or pilot valve? or is it a no go?

thanks
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Sun Nov 07, 2010 3:25 pm

Yep those are fine but i'm sure you could find something cheaper.
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Sun Nov 07, 2010 3:52 pm

I've never seen a sprinkler that cannot bet modded, but I would go for a different one anyway. While you probably could modify this one, try to find a cheaper and simpler one. Thats what I think.
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Sun Nov 07, 2010 4:07 pm

BFC wrote:Irritrol 216b 1 1/2in
I have about a dozen of those left over from decommissioning my lawn sprinklers. Those are excellent valves. They're tough, open fast and full but, they are expensive.
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Sun Nov 07, 2010 5:11 pm

Man allot the valves on that site are extremly expensive. Does anyone else think that the valves are overpriced?
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Sun Nov 07, 2010 6:14 pm

yea, im getting them from a guy who owns his own Irrigation Install Company.

its good to hear that they are tough.

thanks, i appreciate the response.

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Sun Nov 07, 2010 8:12 pm

I got my sprinkler valve from Amazon.com for about $15.

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They're even cheaper then when I bought mine! :D
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