GENIUS Sprinklers... Are They Worth It?? Irrigreen system overview
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- čas přidán 29. 06. 2024
- If you have never seen these sprinklers run, you would be amazed watching them. It truly is mesmerizing. But the best part about these is how easy it is to install yourself. If you're interested in watching the install, I will leave links below to a couple videos I have done installing these in different yards.
If you're interested in learning more or getting a quote: irrigreen.sjv.io/WHISPERER
Install video at my buddy's yard: • The EASIEST In-Ground ...
Install video at my own yard: • DIY Irrigation System ...
If you have any questions about this system, send me an email at lawn whisperer.info@gmail.com and I will either answer or I will find someone at irrigreen who can provide the answer!
This irrigation system brought tears of joy to my heart. Beautiful!!!
@@nibblit it really is a beautiful sight to see
I have the system. It's great if you have an Apple device to control it. Their Android app is garbage. They have a few issues in other places as well but they are working on fixing them such as the flex hose coming off and spraying water everywhere. There's also noticeable striping that happens when throwing water 30 ft. The system also does not recognize wind as a weather Factor. Like I said, they know these issues and they are fixing them diligently. It's still essentially a startup company. It's a great concept and a wonderful design though and I am very happy I have it. I'm confident they will get all these issues fixed soon. I spoke to a very knowledgeable person over the phone about everything that's how I know.
Striping doesn’t happen for me at max distance. It happens at that midrange around 15-20’ but they are making new nozzles to fix this issue. All great points you make and they are working hard to fix all issues.
I have not had any issue with the flex pipe popping off? Maybe your pressure is too high. I would highly recommend anyone put a master valve in with this system which would only put the valves in the heads under pressure when in use
@@TheLawnWhisperer Yes I am on the list to get the new nozzles as well as soon as they come out. Excited! I only have 60 PSI. They've heard reports of this from other customers so they redesigned the flex hose with two metal clamps on either end now. They sent me replacement flex hoses with the new design. They are now rated and tested at 600 PSI.
Cool system. If I had no irrigation and they had a standard 5-year warranty (not just when they have a sale), I would lean toward it. Thanks for the video
Great system, love mine!!
How do you blow them out for the winter?
Looks like they came down to a more reasonable price point last time I saw your video it was like 5k just to start now you can actually get a real system for like 2.5
I think it’s always been about 2200 for a controller and a head but I do think they’re doing better with pricing. They just ran a 20% off sale too.
@@TheLawnWhisperer ye@ but I think you had to spend like 5 k for full coverage on my lawn now I can price out thebasic at 1900 plus 3 spare heads at 250 and have full coverage for like 2500 ish I didn’t see an option before to get the single heads
Priced out both conventional and Irrigreen. Cost savings is about half for a 12 zone/ head Irrigreen system over Hunter/ Rain Bird. Can you say how long your system takes to run a full irrigation cycle for all zones? Love the channel BTW!
Thanks for the update on your system. Since it is weather aware, how does it adjust for windy conditions? Thanks again.
I don’t think wind is something it adjusts for but I will actually look more into that. The good thing is this stream from these nozzles can withstand wind way better than a tradition system could. I will look into that though and try to follow up
It currently doesn't adjust for wind. However, they have a person on staff that is going to be reprogramming the the auto water system to include wind as well.
Thank you for the update @@peterholdridge !
I`m having a new system install and nobody has heard of this brand. I have contacted about 15 installers around the Charlotte NC area.
@@sevenyearitch7936 did you contact irrigreen to ask if there are any installers near you?
Cool system. Couple questions.. How close to the watering boundary do you need to water. I noticed your system was about 1 foot inside the walks. Does the grass burn out against the walks without direct water? 2. How do you handle the 4' wide strip between the walk and street? Does each one need its own head? Thanks
Hey! Thanks for asking. It might not have shown as well on video but I actually try to get it right on the border without touching the sidewalk. It’s probably about 6” or less from the sidewalk but picture a paper towel getting wet and the water spreading, same thing with this. The water will hit the soil and spread and soak in. I have not had any issues with edges getting dry or browning out or anything except for next to the gravel driveway but that’s because there’s a lot of rock right under the soil so a different issue
And as far as the area over the sidewalk goes unfortunately just like with a conventional system you’d have to water the sidewalk in that instance. You could run a line under the sidewalk and put a head in that strip but these heads need 5’ to throw minimum. I have a spot I think the head actually throws 3’ so it may work for you but they claim the minimum throw is 5’
I am sure it is on the site, but a broader discriptive video would be nice on minimum pressure, flow rates required and any specialized needs for public water vs. personal well system? Second, how is the winterizing? Similar to traditional or maybe even easier?
I have yet to go to an irrigating system given the size of yard (1 acre but fairly square) and well pump weakness... but a system like this has always intregued me.
Good thought and I will probably make a video going over that soon for ya. As far as winterizing goes it’s the exact same process as a traditional system. Open one zone at a time and blow out with air compressor.
looks and sounds great, but i have a question on starting a new lawn. if starting a new seed lawn will the water pressure wash out nearest to the head or is it a finer mist than it shows in the video? thanks.
I used these to water my new from bare dirt lawn this past fall. I covered it with straw blankets and had no issues. Without the straw blankets though, there would have been issues
GCI Turf had this problem with freshly seeded lawn. I think either using straw mats as described above, or using a more gentle moveable sprinkler for initial germination would be the best solutions.
I feel like you’re gonna have to run that thing for a long time to get the same amount of coverage that you would with a regular system. Also, I haven’t seen any of the professional sprinkler guys use this at all yet
How many professional sprinkler guys do you know
If it's a question of coverage, it knows exactly how many inches and gallons of water is placing in every square foot of your lawn. It will run as long as it needs to to put the exact amount of water it needs. You can't ask for more than that.
@@TheLawnWhisperer I’ve been in the industry for 30 years so a lot
Hey Justin! Nice video! How do these sprinkler heads do when watering an entire area that is bare ground that has been seeded? The streams that coming from these sprinkler heads look like they'd move the seed around and cause pooling due to the amount of water that comes down at one point at the ground vs smaller droplets that come from more traditional sprinkler heads.
@@TheLawnGuardian not well. I covered my whole lawn in straw blankets and worked perfectly though. After 2-3 weeks of grass growth I just pulled the blankets up
@@TheLawnWhisperer right on. Did it do what I was describing on bare ground without straw blankets?
Good review. A couple of questions. Is the wiring that is run between the heads and back to the controller underground wiring grade, or is that wiring run through underground conduit? Also, are the nozzles on each head interchangable, like a Rainbird head, or is that only adjustable through the programming?
Nozzles are adjustable through the app. The wiring could be run through conduit if you wanted but it’s intended to be run and dirt out back over top of it like I showed
Winter prep the same as conventional system?
Yes. Open one zone at a time and blow out with compressor
Can you retrofit a current system in any way? For example, keep the current lines to my valves which are 1" but replace my current valve and run 1" PVC or the current flexible pipe I have now but change from 1/2" to 1" to each head? What are the pressure requirements? Do I need to tear out everything I currently have? I have about 9K in Sq ft total front and back. The front is my biggest issue builder didn't run enough zones for proper coverage.
Lawncology CZcams channel retrofitted his but I’m not exactly sure how he did it
You need to maintain a 1 in pipe throughout the system for the best GPM
Does it do all heads at once, or each head acts as a zone?
Each head acts as a zone, as stated in the video 👍
Nail it!!! LOL
Naiiiiiiiled it
I’ve lived in Indy since 91’ by way of Cleveland. I love your videos but I’m going to need you to stop with the iu apparel. GO BUCKS……😂😂
But seriously great vids bro.
Looks like you need to rent a excavator to change a head out lol.
Just a shovel will do ya
Heads are super easy to change out. The flex hoses are twist on twist off. It's a pretty modular system.
your garden bed 2:30 is just weeds who cares if it gets watered
@@kmain0 nice. Thanks for the comment
@@TheLawnWhisperer also somewhat concerned with maintenance costs of this system… but cool system!
I'm in the lawn care business, and I occasionally have a client whose sprinkler system needs repair. New start-ups like these are the worst -- one example: having all the electronics buried in wet soil is a sure sign this one doesn't know what they're doing. Like all the other new sprinkler companies that come out every few years, this one will go belly-up, and replacement parts will be impossible to find, so the customer will end up paying for a new system all over again. Stick with an established brand: Rain Bird, Toro, Hunter, Orbit. Properly installed and maintained, they do the job just fine. I would never recommend that someone take a chance on a new brand like this.
How many years does it take for one to move past the new brand stage
@@TheLawnWhisperer , it's not determined by the time on the market, it's determined by how widespread its use is. I've never heard of this brand, it's not in any of the major retail stores, and none of my commercial suppliers carry it. So it's clearly not caught on, and it doesn't appear that it ever will.
@@davidsellon4580 I would disagree but i appreciate the input!
As a consumer, Im not too worried about the brand not being in big-box stores. However, electrically controlled motors and valves underground, in a sometimes submersed environment is worrisome. Also, this appears to be cloud connected, with limited-to-no local control which is an absolute no-go for me as many times it has left devices bricked with companies going out of business or discontinuing service.
@@Max-jv3ygyou can control it with your local network. You do not need an internet connection