DIY Above Ground Sprinkler System

I would love to have an underground irigation system installed but they are so expensive, plus i hear that it's a good idea to have a separate irigation water meter installed which i found out cost $5000 to have it put in by the city. did you go with a separate water meter for your front yard sprinkler system? About how much extra has your water bill gone up using the irigation system?

This is exactly what I've been looking for! Thanks!!

I only have a 4100sq ft lawn, was wondering what size diameter hoses are you using to connect these rainbird sprinkler heads together?
5/8" or 3/4"?

Great video! I am just now learning this. Do you know how to mark the area so you know where to put them back when you mow?

I was wondering about the pieces you used to connect them. I got a brass 3/4 inch male to 1/2 female similar to what you linked in your description. But then instead of using plastic like you did, I got a brass 1/2 male to 1/2 inch male and then connected it to the spike. I added a washer inside the sprinkler cause it kept leaking out of the bottom a little. Would it be better to use a plastic 1/2 inch to 1/2 male? Could you please list each piece by itself so I can see how you connected them? Thank you for a great idea and video!!

Hello, do you have the link where I can buy risers to connect Sprinkler head and base?

Great video, i’m defiantly considering installing. Can I connect the sprinkler head to micro irrigation tubing?

Thanks Vince! I'm about to give this a try. I've been meaning to, but haven't had the time to try.

I'm thinking of replacing my two Orbit rotor heads in the front with two of these Rainbird 5004 heads.
Can you provide links for the pieces I would need to adapt from the bottom of head to the spike?

Is this the adapter piece I would need to connect the rainbird 5004 rotor head to
The ground spike stake??

I’m gonna give this a shot.

Thanks this approach is a good way to work out placement before I start digging

I gave a like because your subscribe sound effect wasn’t an annoying bell

This is great info, thank you for sharing. I’m going to give this a shot, especially after getting a 8K quote for an irrigation system.

Do I need both the 1/2 - 3/4" adapter and the 1/2" x 1/2" male riser with the lawn spikes? Also I know you mentioned a 25' hose between the 2 sprinkler heads but what size hose is your main one coming from the faucet? Are they both Flexzilla

Do you leave the hose in place when mowing lawn or remove it from the lawn?

what's the minimum distance you can adjust for this sprinkler?

Great video !!!! Simple and short , thank you so much

Thanks for the video, I built mine, but I am noticing a lot of leakage at the hose and spike base connection. I used some teflon tape, but didn't work. Please help.

The bige sprinkler sleds are 3/4, With 3/4 pass through

I'm putting the parts together as my inground system took a dump and being old and monetarily challenged this should work out I'll let you know Thanks this seems like a good option

What’s your water pressure thinking about getting this setup.

can barely hear anything ur saying in this video

Can you still berry them underground? Instead of using the spike?

Ok, this is already a pain in the @$$😮

Awesome video. It looks like the parts link in your description has the quick connects listed twice. I also didn't see a link for the 1/2in female to 1/2 female that it looks like you are using. Thanks for the info! Can't wait to put mine together next week when everything comes in.

Why is the volume so low?

Once it's laid out then hose is in the way of mowing and making a dead line in the grass.

Best video I've watched so far!

What size water hose are you using? Or, what is the connection size on the spike for the hose? The reason I ask is that I'm going to be using a 3/4" hose that I'm cutting for diff. lengths. TY

Love the video! What is your GPM? What would the minimum GPM that the Rainbird 5000 would work?

Extremely helpful, thank you!

Awesome. Thank you!
New subscriber here ❤

Hi! Can you use an expandable fabric style garden hoses? Or is the rubber garden hose recommended?

I'm so surprised at how many other comments are on this video. Is this not common sense 🤔!

been doing this for over 5 years, the problem is up here in the north I would have to disassemble everything in the fall for winter. To much work. LOL sleek and low profile LOL

you would have to have good water pessure to run 2 sprinklers no ??

I’m buying one tomorrow!

Great video. How large of an area does the 2 heads cover? What's the length of the hose coming from the tap to the first head? Getting my stuff tomorrow. Thanks again.

I did the same above ground watering using rain-bird 42sa I dont have as big back yard as yours, but was wondering what is difference between 42sa and the 5000 head's? Excellent video information too!

Hi sir. I just came across your video. Excellent content. Would please consider updating the process step by step for the newbies to the DIY Irrigation Crew. I am the crew 😂. Thanks in advance.

Lawn looks good! Thanks I like the sprinkler heads I’ll prob get these

Good stuff man. I put one on a tripod. I didnt care for it. I think ill try this way

How many gallons per min do each of these each put out?

Great video!

Yea, I wished my lawn was that soft to be able to push and secure them that easily.

New construction home here, about 3 years old and TONS of rocks, concrete, and other debris buried in my clay soil.

Beautiful yard!

Great video! To attach the spike to the sprinkler head, can I just use the 1/2" to 3/4" adapter by itself? Or, do I need the 1/2" (male) to 1/2" (male) riser plus the adapter?

Great video - exactly the parts list I was looking for! 1 question: what are you using to attach the riser to the 1/2 to 3/4 inch adapter?

Great video, great lawn, and great beard bro. You’re doing alright for yourself brother keep it up!