I have an idea, need help!

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08-16-2009, 02:54 PM
Speck

I have an idea, need help!

With Miss Jane going to Texas about one week a month, she always tasks me and Speck Jr. with watering her plants. She has landscaped all the way around the outside of our house and has more stupid flowers and bushes and different fu fu things growing there than I care to tend. If I did it right, it would take about 2 hours every evening after work. That cuts into my crappie.com time as well as other important stuff I want to do. I always wind up in the dog house when she gets home because we forgot to water the plants. I started thinking about modifying a lawn sprinkler system with a timer. Don't really mind burying water line or whatever else I need. Trouble is, I've never installed one of these systems. Do any of you all have any experience with them or advice you can offer? Thanks a bunch.
08-16-2009, 03:05 PM
Jigging15

I am no help but sounds like a good plan. My uncle has a huge raised garden that is watered in the same way. I will see how he has his set up. If that does not work mysteriously have a goat show up. It would cut watering time down.
08-16-2009, 03:25 PM
Speck

Thanks Jared. I'm guessing that the main water line would need to be buried down at least 18" to get below the frost line? I would probably need an air fitting to be able to blow it out in the fall with the air compresser?
08-16-2009, 04:45 PM
bwillaub

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Originally Posted by speckhunter

Thanks Jared. I'm guessing that the main water line would need to be buried down at least 18" to get below the frost line? I would probably need an air fitting to be able to blow it out in the fall with the air compresser?

Think "PLASTIC".............not water line...........PLANTS!:cool:
08-16-2009, 05:16 PM
DMW1960

Speck What About A Soaker Hose?
08-16-2009, 07:45 PM
Speck

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Originally Posted by DMW1960

Speck What About A Soaker Hose?

I thought about that DMW. If there was a way to put it on a timer, then it would be game on!;)
08-16-2009, 07:52 PM
rugsrme

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Originally Posted by speckhunter

I thought about that DMW. If there was a way to put it on a timer, then it would be game on!;)

Can't find something like that at the Home Depot or Lowes?
We used them back in the desert for the plants because watering was restricted from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, they were actually used for PVC systems, but I'm sure there is a way to attach a regular hose fitting to it. Then you can roll it up and put it away in the winter.
Try Google yet?

http://www.google.com/search?q=water...ient=firefox-a
08-16-2009, 09:35 PM
WantinCrappie

Chris,

Even if you went with the PVC system and buried it you shouldn't need to bury it anymore than a couple of inches deep. Rain Bird is one of the major brands of the actual heads. They are the brand I have in my system and there are all different types for different spray patterns. The reason I say it doens't need to be buried deep is because you put a shrader valve on the system and come fall you just hook your compresser to the system and blow out the water.
08-16-2009, 10:42 PM
JohnnyLaw

go with the goat idea! yeah i know ....i`m married too,,but man it sounds good though!! i made the almost deadly mistake one time and eh um,,,accidentally mowed one of those special flowers,,,yup paid for it for two dang years!!! stupid flowers!!
08-17-2009, 06:32 AM
Speck

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Originally Posted by WantinCrappie

Chris,

Even if you went with the PVC system and buried it you shouldn't need to bury it anymore than a couple of inches deep. Rain Bird is one of the major brands of the actual heads. They are the brand I have in my system and there are all different types for different spray patterns. The reason I say it doens't need to be buried deep is because you put a shrader valve on the system and come fall you just hook your compresser to the system and blow out the water.

Thanks Chris, thats what I was needing!
08-17-2009, 07:48 AM
DMW1960

If All Else Fails

SPECK HERE IS A LONG TERM FIX JUST KEEP ORDERING AND HAVE SOMETHING NEW SHIPPED ABOUT EVERY MONTH!

Burpee Seeds and Plants for home gardens. Vegetables, flowers, herbs, annuals and perennials
08-17-2009, 08:06 AM
Speck

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Originally Posted by DMW1960

SPECK HERE IS A LONG TERM FIX JUST KEEP ORDERING AND HAVE SOMETHING NEW SHIPPED ABOUT EVERY MONTH!

Burpee Seeds and Plants for home gardens. Vegetables, flowers, herbs, annuals and perennials

:D:D:D That would get expensive. Heck, I could have bought a new boat for what she's already spent on those stupid plants and rock and....... Oh well you get the point.
08-17-2009, 08:54 AM
old fuzzy

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Originally Posted by rugsrme

Can't find something like that at the Home Depot or Lowes?
We used them back in the desert for the plants because watering was restricted from 7:00 pm to 7:00 am, they were actually used for PVC systems, but I'm sure there is a way to attach a regular hose fitting to it. Then you can roll it up and put it away in the winter.
Try Google yet?

water timer - Google Search

speck,,if you open this google search think look at the,nelson timer ,,,,sprinkler supplies, on the main page check out the drip irrigation thing,,hth
08-17-2009, 09:43 AM
DMW1960

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Originally Posted by speckhunter

:D:D:D That would get expensive. Heck, I could have bought a new boat for what she's already spent on those stupid plants and rock and....... Oh well you get the point.

OH I GET THE POINT! LOL AND I HAD TO GIVE YOU A HARD TIME! BROTHER SPECK I REALLY FEEL SORRY FOR YOU! I KNOW IT WOULDN'T BE SO BAD IF ALL THOSE PLANTS PRODUCED FOOD. MY BET IS YOU COULD HAVE BOUGHT A NEW BOAT AND A NEW PICKUP! THOSE ROCKS ARE EXPENSIVE!!!! OUCH!!!
08-17-2009, 09:56 AM
sliles

Speck,
Look at all the new structure you could have, and cut back on the water bill.
Just kidding the rain bird will work. Did you go fishing this weekend?
08-17-2009, 10:18 AM
olesilverside

It will get better speck

when I was working and the wife took care of the yard work, and flowers she won yard of the month a couple of years, now that I have retired and that is my job, she says we would do good to get "dump of the month", I don't have a problem with it, move the yard down around my boat on truman and I will at least look at it, in between hits........:)
08-18-2009, 01:27 PM
bwillaub

The yard/garden is what's keeping me off the water for a few days.:(
08-18-2009, 02:34 PM
DMW1960

Wish I Had A Garden, But We Had To Make A Choice, A German Shepard Or A Garden. Had To Get The Dog To Keep The Crooks From Breaking Into The House!
08-18-2009, 07:13 PM
Speck

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Originally Posted by bwillaub

The yard/garden is what's keeping me off the water for a few days.:(

Sucks, don't it Brother Bob?

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Originally Posted by DMW1960

Wish I Had A Garden, But We Had To Make A Choice, A German Shepard Or A Garden. Had To Get The Dog To Keep The Crooks From Breaking Into The House!

Dang DMW, Sounds like a rough neighborhood!!! I hope the shepard can't be bought of with a juicey steak!
08-18-2009, 11:47 PM
bwillaub

It surely does, my friend. I am a bachelor this week and promised I would get some things done while she was away. Will only fish Mon and Fri this week. May go thru withdrawals and get the shakes.
08-19-2009, 08:42 AM
old fuzzy

Bob Just Hire It Done,,give Some Youngster Close By A Few Bucks And You Can Get Both The Work And Fishing Done At The Same Time,,,,we Won't Tell I Promise,,,just A Thought
08-19-2009, 08:44 AM
DMW1960

Speck We Are On The North Side Of Springfield. And It Is Getting Ruff Everywhere Down Here! Not Enough Cops, And When They Do Get Someone Arrested They Don't Do Anything With Them! If You Are Stupid Enough To Leave Your Car Or Pickup Unlocked In Your Driveway Someone Will Go Thru It At Night.

Father Inlaw Who Is In His 70's Left His Pickup Unlocked One Night They Went Thru His Glove Box And Pulled Everything Out. The Inlaws Live About 3/4 Mile From Us. And They Have A Cop Living Right Across The Street From Them. One Of Their Older Neighbors Had Her Car Stolen A Week Or So Ago Right Out Of The Driveway. And That Happened Only About 4 Or 5 Houses Down The Street.

Shepard Might Be Bought By A Steak, But Owner Won't Be! And Owner Has Loaded 9 Mm S&w On Him All The Time. Plus I Have Cameras Up And On 24-7 With A Sign That Says We Don't Call 911!
08-19-2009, 09:38 AM
bwillaub

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Originally Posted by old fuzzy

Bob Just Hire It Done,,give Some Youngster Close By A Few Bucks And You Can Get Both The Work And Fishing Done At The Same Time,,,,we Won't Tell I Promise,,,just A Thought

I would do that, Mike, but.....................it's a little more than mowing and trimming. Will post a pic when and "if" I ever finish.
08-19-2009, 09:56 AM
beagle man

after reading all the suggestions I would do what I do,

sharon and the butcher from the store, we dont buy meat
sharon and the hostes man we dont buy bread or pastries
sharon and the truck patch man we dont buy veggies.. get it, miss jane and the gardner you dont have to water just a thought
08-19-2009, 10:57 AM
bwillaub

Michael, that just ain't right!!!
08-19-2009, 11:20 AM
Speck

You might be onto something Beagle!!!! I'll run that idea past Miss Jane. Heck, I'll even give you credit for the plan.;)
08-19-2009, 08:36 PM
Speck

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Originally Posted by DMW1960

Speck We Are On The North Side Of Springfield. And It Is Getting Ruff Everywhere Down Here! Not Enough Cops, And When They Do Get Someone Arrested They Don't Do Anything With Them! If You Are Stupid Enough To Leave Your Car Or Pickup Unlocked In Your Driveway Someone Will Go Thru It At Night.

Father Inlaw Who Is In His 70's Left His Pickup Unlocked One Night They Went Thru His Glove Box And Pulled Everything Out. The Inlaws Live About 3/4 Mile From Us. And They Have A Cop Living Right Across The Street From Them. One Of Their Older Neighbors Had Her Car Stolen A Week Or So Ago Right Out Of The Driveway. And That Happened Only About 4 Or 5 Houses Down The Street.

Shepard Might Be Bought By A Steak, But Owner Won't Be! And Owner Has Loaded 9 Mm S&w On Him All The Time. Plus I Have Cameras Up And On 24-7 With A Sign That Says We Don't Call 911!

I hear ya. I live just north of Burfordville. The other night..... well nothing happened but the night before that..... not much went on then either. Actually, I have retired old widow women on each side of my property who watch everything that goes on around the house. I know exactly what time the mail man ran, UPS, Fed Ex, trash pickup, anyone that might of pulled into the driveway just to turn around, ect. In return, they call me to do home repairs, auto repairs, snow removal, snake removal, or anything else. They both have keys to my house which is seldom locked anyway. Its a pretty good trade off for cheap surveilance.;):p not to mention coming home to fresh baked goodies on my kitchen counter every once in a while. I guess we all got a rough neighborhood in one way or the other.
08-20-2009, 11:44 AM
Kit Papermouth

I have PVC to Orbit sprinklers in the yard.
I purchased the quick connect garden hose connectors and screwed them into the PVC Head. Just quick connect and turn the water on.

I used to use one of the cheap turn timers, but they last about one season.

G.
08-20-2009, 01:22 PM
DMW1960

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Originally Posted by speckhunter

I hear ya. I live just north of Burfordville. The other night..... well nothing happened but the night before that..... not much went on then either. Actually, I have retired old widow women on each side of my property who watch everything that goes on around the house. I know exactly what time the mail man ran, UPS, Fed Ex, trash pickup, anyone that might of pulled into the driveway just to turn around, ect. In return, they call me to do home repairs, auto repairs, snow removal, snake removal, or anything else. They both have keys to my house which is seldom locked anyway. Its a pretty good trade off for cheap surveilance.;):p not to mention coming home to fresh baked goodies on my kitchen counter every once in a while. I guess we all got a rough neighborhood in one way or the other.

KIND OF LIKE MOM AND DAD'S NEIGHBORS AT PRESTON. THEY FIND ALOT OF THINGS ON THEIR FRONT PORCH!

I HAVE GOOD NEIGHBORS ALL AROUND BUT MOST ARE WIDOW WOMEN WHO ARE AFRAID AND THEY ALWAYS THANK THE WIFE AND I FOR CHECKING ON THINGS AT NIGHT.