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09-10-2010, 10:39 PM #1
Upgraded Orbit valves to Irritrol 700 **Results**
There has been lots of talk on the forum about the Irritrol 700 Series valves being a good replacement to the OEM Orbit valves. They have a much better strait through design witch should cut down on the ballast fill times significantly. I purchased 3 new valves from Sprinkler Warehouse and decided to put them to the test.
I have the stock Gravity III ballast system with Rule 2000 pump. I used a stop watch to see how long it would take to fill all 3 bags. Before I started, I made sure there was no water or air in all 3 ballast bags.
Center: 13:24
Left: 15:24
Right: 16:09
Total fill time: 16min 9sec
I also timed each bag individually.
Center: 7:01
Left: 7.17
Right: 7:54
After installing the new valves I filled all 3 bags to see how much faster the fill time would improve. I was SHOCKED by the results!!!!
Center: 13.28
Left: 14.31
Right: 16:11
Total fill time: 16min 11sec
So there is zero improvement from the upgrade. I didn't bother timing each individual bag on the new valves.2008 Outback V - gravity III ballasts, perfect pass star gazer, hydraulic wake plate, depth finder, water stainer, rad-a-cage tower, board racks, tower mirror, bimini top, audio package d, graphics package e, appearance package, cockpit & tonneau cover, mooring cover, black stainless rubrail, docking lights, OJ 14.25x14.0 prop.
Toys: Ronix Viva 136 with Kai bindings, Phase5 Drew Danielo Pro, Straight Line Sumo Sac 750lb, 450lb, 125lb ballast.