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    Simple irrigation question...

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    I'm moving this spigot to the other side of the fence. Any tips? I suppose I just have to keep it level so water doesn't pool up in one spot and freeze/burst. I need to use Flexpipe from the PVC pipe going to the bottom of the spigot to the new location, because it's not a straight line. Then some Clear PVC/Flex Pipe Glue to combine the two. All sound good?

    My main question though is that metal pipe near it for venting or for stabilization so you don't break off the spigot while mowing the lawn? My guess is to stabilize, but I don't know shit about irrigation. My plan is to cut the pipe 6" under the ground level and bury it, it's in so deep and I don't see the point of taking it fully out. it's not attached to the water pipe going to the spigot, that's all I know.

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    Not a vent, just a marker. Pull it, pound it, or cut it.

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    Thanks!

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    Don't forget primer before gluing. A little fine sandpaper rough up might do the trick if you don't have.

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    What keeps it from freezing as is?

    Sure isn't what most have for freeze proof yard faucets.

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    Quote Originally Posted by flowing alpy View Post
    I used connections that were pounded in with a rubber mallet for the different joints. Drop of liquid detergent made slipping in easier. Used 2 clamps/connected joint for security.
    Yeah, that pipe is for support.
    Poly (PE) pipe. But depends on the market, some places mainly do PVC. Coming from a pvc market, poly is so much easier, but still use pvc for constant pressure apps.

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    NOBODY EXPECTS THE SPANISH IRRIGATION!!!!

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    Just spent a half hour stabbing the front lawn to find the stop and waste valve that is overgrown so I can turn off the water. What fun! And I didn't find it.

    Thank guys for the tips. And the pipe came out last night, def just a marker.

    PB, you like my acequia, no?

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    Quote Originally Posted by muted View Post
    PB, you like my acequia, no?
    I'll take "words I didn't expect to read on TGR for $1000, Alex".
    "fuck off you asshat gaper shit for brains fucktard wanker." - Jesus Christ
    "She was tossing her bean salad with the vigor of a Drunken Pop princess so I walked out of the corner and said.... "need a hand?"" - Odin
    "everybody's got their hooks into you, fuck em....forge on motherfuckers, drag all those bitches across the goal line with you." - (not so) ill-advised strategy

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    Well, that went well.

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    One important tip I learned is you can't un-do bonded PVC pipes.

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    I thought this thread was going to be about something entirely different.

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