sprinkler valve help

[rjgaumer]

what connector do i need? there are a ton of them.. i will need stuff to connect to these bags..

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[JesseC]

Here is an example of how to build a manifold system using sprinkler valves. I have had better luck and fewer issues with the single pump and sprinkler valve system. I will be creating a new thread in about two weeks of my GIII upgrade to SUPER GIII system. I have built two systems, one with individual pumps and no manifolds and one with a HUGE single pump and sprinkler manifolds. The sprinkler manifold performed way better than the individual pumps and I did not have to use vented loops, plus I tested my system with all of the hoses hooked up full length on both systems and the sprinkler manifold system was almost a third faster!!! So don't let people tell you the sprinkler valves are ALWAYS slower. I will be debuting one shortly that is super simple and is faster than individual pumps. THE ABOVE STATEMENT IS FOR CINTRIFUGAL PUMPS NOT THE NEW JABSCO PUMPS. The new system like in ED_Gs boat will smoke mine, but I did not have the cash to go that route. My comparison was done with 3 Tsunami 800s vs a Rule 3800 and sprinkler valves.

Back to the manifold, cut all of your pieces and then test fit them in the boat, mark each side of the pipes with a sharpie, remove the system and re-assemble using the proper primer and glue. Here is a sneak peak at my creation:

[DOCDRS]

jesse that looks like 1" pipe and connectors?

[JesseC]

jesse that looks like 1" pipe and connectors?

You are very close!!! I used 1 1/4" pipe. The smallest connection in my entire system is 1" which is what the internal diameter ends up being when you join 1 1/4" pipe!.

Also the valves I used are not traditional "Up and Over" sprinkler valves. I use Irritrol 700 series. My system from two years ago used 3/4" valves that were about $25 each, this year I upgraded to 1" at $45 each.

[viking]

NICE! Looks like ur manifold is built for 3 rear bags and a front bag? 4 total?

[DOCDRS]

Very nice......thats what i thought. that will be a far easier way for the guys to upgrade their gIII to reduce fill times. what are you time wise to fill a 750?. But you have to replace all your 3/4 lines to 1" lines. but that is the whole key.....your only as fastest as your smallest diameter connection/pipe. but what about the intake? bigger scupper?

[JesseC]

NICE! Looks like ur manifold is built for 3 rear bags and a front bag? 4 total?

Good catch!!! The small 3/4 inch valve that is alone on the end goes to my front ski locker. Since I can not upgrade the fitting on the bag to a 1" fitting I just left it at 3/4" since there would be no gain, just a waste of 9' of 1" hose. I also have two bags in the rear so that uses to of the three 1" valves. The fourth valve is a work in progress which is the reason that I am doing this entire upgrade. I will reveal the purpose of the fourth valve in the next two weeks......if it works as good as it does in my head!!!

[JesseC]

Very nice......thats what i thought. that will be a far easier way for the guys to upgrade their gIII to reduce fill times. what are you time wise to fill a 750?. But you have to replace all your 3/4 lines to 1" lines. but that is the whole key.....your only as fastest as your smallest diameter connection/pipe. but what about the intake? bigger scupper?

That was my exact thinking, you are right, the smalles inlet is what you have to desing the entire system for. I removed the old scupper, shutoff valve and replaced it with an internal diameter of 1" scupper and diverter valve. Man, you guys are making me post everything before I finish!!! I need to start a new thread and just put updates on my status in it. Everything is fully tested, but is scattered all over my garage.

[DOCDRS]

could your 4th be for your drain pump?

[viking]

Sounds Good! Now you've got me on the edge of my seat wondering and waiting. You know that's not very nice since it's winter time and nothing to take my mind away from anything boating on the forums