Landscape Irrigation Product Listings & Reviews
Automatic Irrigation Solenoid Valves
This page contains an index and links to reviews of automatic solenoid valves commonly used in landscape sprinkler systems and other irrigation systems.
Electric Anti-Siphon Valves
| Manufacturer | Reviews | Part No. | Description |
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| Champion | CL466-075, CL466P-075 CL466-100, Cl466P-100 |
3/4" Anti-Siphon Valve 1" Anti-Siphon Valve |
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| Hunter | Click Here for Review | ASV series | 3/4" Anti-Siphon Valve 1" Anti-Siphon Valve |
| Irritrol | Click Here for Review | 2711APR 2713APR 2711DPR 2713DPR |
3/4" Anti-Siphon Valve 1" Anti-Siphon Valve 3/4" Anti-Siphon Valve 1" Anti-Siphon Valve |
| Irritrol | Click Here for Review | 311A-.75 311A-1 |
3/4" Anti-Siphon Valve 1" Anti-Siphon Valve |
| Lawn Genie | Same as Irritrol anti-siphon valves Click Here for Review |
L7034 L7010 RJ 3/4 54000 |
3/4" Anti-Siphon Valve 1" Anti-Siphon Valve 3/4" Anti-Siphon Valve |
| Orbit | 57223 57224 |
3/4" WaterMaster Anti-Siphon Valve 1" WaterMaster Anti-Siphon Valve |
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| Rainbird | DAS-075, 075-ASVF DAS-100, 100ASVF |
3/4" Sure Flow Anti-Siphon Valve 1" Sure Flow Anti-Siphon Valve |
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| Rainbird | APAS-075 APAS-100 |
3/4" Anti-Siphon Valve 1" Anti-Siphon Valve |
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| Rain Jet Name changed to Lawn Genie |
Same as Irritrol anti-siphon valves Click Here for Review |
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| Toro Irrigation | 299-0?-03 299-0?-04 |
3/4" Flo-Pro Anti-Siphon Valves 1" Flo-Pro Anti-Siphon Valves |
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| WaterMaster (Orbit) | 57223 | 3/4" Anti-Siphon Valve |
Electric Angle or Globe Valves
| Manufacturer | Reviews | Part No. | Description |
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| Champion | PGA-075 PGA-100 PGA-150 PGA-200 |
3/4" globe valve 1" globe valve 1.5" globe valve 2" globe valve |
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| Hardie | Hardie is now called Irritrol | ||
| Hunter | Click Here for Review | SRV series | 1" globe valve |
| Hunter | Click Here for Review | PGV series | 1" globe valve 1" angle valve 1 1/2 & 2" combination globe/angle valves |
| Hunter | Click Here for Review | HPV-101-G HPV-101-A |
1" globe valve 1" angle valve |
| Hunter | Click Here for Review | ICV-101-G ICV-151G ICV-201G |
1" globe valve 1.5" globe valve 2" globe valve |
| Hydro Rain (2 separate companies, different products) |
(Old) Hydro Rain (of Laguna Niguel, products made pre 2000) these products are now made under the name Irritrol. ---- (New) Hydro Rain (of North Salt Lake City, products made from 2005) I have not reviewed the new Hydro Rain branded products yet. |
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| Irritrol | Click Here for Review | 2400* 2600* |
1" globe valves 1" angle valves |
| Irritrol | Click Here for Review | 2500T 2500TF |
1" globe valve |
| Irritrol | Click Here for Review | 205TF | 1" globe valve |
| Irritrol | Click Here for Review | 214B 216B 217B |
1" combination globe/angle valve 1.5" combination globe/angle valve 2" combination globe/angle valve |
| Irritrol | Click Here for Review | 100-1 100-1.5 100-2 100-3 |
1" combination globe/angle valve 1.5" combination globe/angle valve 2" combination globe/angle valve 3" combination globe/angle valve |
| Irritrol | Click Here for Review | 102-1 102-1.5 102-2 102-3 |
1" DW combination globe/angle valve 1.5" DW combination globe/angle valve 2" DW combination globe/angle valve 3" DW combination globe/angle valve |
| Irritrol | Click Here for Review | 700-.75 700-1 700-1.5 700-2 |
3/4" globe valve 1" globe valve 1.5" globe valve 2" globe valve |
| Lawn Genie | Same as Irritrol 2500 series Click Here for Review |
54002 54003 54004 54005 |
1" Globe Valve 1" Globe Valve 1" Globe Valve 3/4" Globe Valve |
| Nelson (L.R. Nelson Corp.) | 7911, 7917 7931 |
1" globe valve 1" angle valve |
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| Nelson (L.R. Nelson Corp.) | 7951, 7971 | 1.5" combination globe/angle valve | |
| Nelson (L.R. Nelson Corp.) | 7952, 7972 | 2" combination globe/angle valve | |
| Nelson (L.R. Nelson Corp.) | 7953, 7973 | 3" combination globe/angle valve | |
| Rainbird | JTV | 1" globe valve (jar top) |
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| Rainbird | CP Series | 3/4" & 1" globe valves | |
| Rainbird | CPF Series | 3/4" & 1" globe valves | |
| Rainbird | 075-DV, 100-DV, 100-DV-SS, 100-DV-A, 100-DV-MM, 100-DV-MB, 125-DV-MB | 3/4" & 1" globe valves | |
| Rainbird | 100-DVF, 100-DVF-SS 100-DVF-A, 100-DVF-BSP |
1" globe valve | |
| Rainbird | 100-PGA, 100-PGA-BSP 150-PGA, 150-PGA-BSP 200-PGA, 200-PGA-BSP |
1" combination globe/angle valve 1.5" combination globe/angle valve 2" combination globe/angle valve |
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| Rainbird | 100-PEB, 100-PEB-BSP 150-PEB, 150-PEB-BSP 200-PEB, 200-PEB-BSP |
1" globe valve 1.5" globe valve 2" globe valve |
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| Rainbird | 100-PESB, 100-PESB-BSP 150-PESB, 150-PESB-BSP 200-PESB, 200-PESB-BSP |
1" DW globe valve 1.5" DW globe valve 2" DW globe valve |
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| Rainbird | GB Series Brass Valves |
3/4" globe valve, 1" globe valve, 1 1/4" globe valve, 1 1/2" globe valve, 2" globe valve |
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| Rainbird | EFB-CP Series Brass Valves |
3/4" globe valve, 1" globe valve, 1 1/4" globe valve, 1 1/2" globe valve, 2" globe valve |
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| Richdel | Richdel is now called Irritrol | ||
| Superior | Click Here for Review | 950 & 950RW Brass Valves |
3/4" globe valve, 1" globe valve, 1 1/4" globe valve, 1 1/2" globe valve, 2" globe valve |
| Superior | Click Here for Review | 1000 series Brass Valves for Recycled Water |
3/4" globe valve, 1" globe valve, 1 1/4" globe valve, 1 1/2" globe valve, 2" globe valve, 2 1/2" globe valve, 3" globe valve |
| Superior | Click Here for Review | 3000 & 3100 Brass Master Valves |
3/4" globe valve, 1" globe master valve, 1 1/4" globe master valve, 1 1/2" globe master valve, 2" globe master valve, 2 1/2" globe master valve, 3" globe master valve |
| Superior | Click Here for Review | 3200 & 3300 Brass Master Valves (No Minimum Flow) |
3/4" globe 3-way solenoid master valve, 1" globe 3-way solenoid master valve, 1 1/2" globe 3-way solenoid master valve, 2" globe 3-way solenoid master valve, 2 1/2" globe 3-way solenoid master valve, 3" globe 3-way solenoid master valve |
| Toro Irrigation | 280-??-?4, 284-??-?4 | 1" globe valve | |
| Toro Irrigation | 254-?6-03 254-?6-04 |
3/4" globe valve 1" globe valve |
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| Toro Irrigation | 53283 53381 |
3/4" globe valve 1" globe valve |
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| Toro Irrigation | 250-?4-03 250-0?-?4 |
3/4" globe valve 1" globe valve |
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| Toro Irrigation | 252-06-04 252-2?-06 252-2?-08 |
1" combination globe/angle valve 1.5" combination globe/angle valve 2" combination globe/angle valve |
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| WaterMaster (Orbit) | 53285 | 3/4" globe valve | |
| Weather-Matic | Click here for Review |
N-100 series | 1" globe valves |
| Weather-Matic | Click here for Review |
12024E-10 12024EF-10 |
1" globe valve |
| Weather-Matic | Click here for Review |
21000CR | 1" DW globe valve 1.5" DW globe valve 2" DW globe valve |
| Weather-Matic | Click here for Review |
11024E-10 11024E-15 11024E-20 |
1" globe valve 1.5" globe valve 2" globe valve |
| Weather-Matic | Click here for Review |
8024BCR-07 8024BCR-10 8024BCR-12 8024BCR-15 8024BCR-20 8024BCR-25 8024BCR-30 |
3/4" brass globe valve 1" brass globe valve 1.25" brass globe valve 1.5" brass globe valve 2" brass globe valve 2.5" brass globe valve 3" brass globe valve |
Notes for tables above:
- DW means the valve has special features for use with dirty water (caution--dirty is a relative term, if you can SEE the dirt you better get a good filter rather than a DW valve!!!)
- PR means pressure regulating. (Caution--the outlet pressure for the valve must be set at least 15 PSI lower than the incoming water pressure for most pressure regulating valves to work properly.)
- Valves are plastic unless noted as brass. (Do not assume brass is better, but also do not assume plastic is better!)
Common Valve Options:
Latching Solenoids
Latching solenoid option: Latching solenoids are special solenoids used most often with battery or solar operated irrigation controllers. A latching solenoid will not work with a standard irrigation controller. The latching solenoids work on a toggle principle. Each time they get an electrical pulse from the controller they either open or close. So when they get the first electric pulse they open. The next time they get a pulse they close. This saves electricity which is why battery operated controllers use them. The bad news is if they ever get "out of phase" they open when they should close and visa-versa. So the sprinklers run all day and turn off for 15 minutes each night. Opps...
3-way Solenoid
3-way solenoid option: A full explanation of what a 3-way solenoid is would require an in-depth knowledge of the hydraulic principles that make a valve work, which is a bit too much to try to explain here. So let's just say that a 3-way solenoid is a more complex solenoid that is less sensitive to dirt or other contaminates in the water. 3-way solenoids are used on many dirty water or anti-contamination valves. Warning- most 3-way solenoids spit out a small amount of water each time the valve is opened, so be prepared for a few tablespoons up to a cup or more of water to come out. If installed indoors you'll need a drain for the water to go into.
Dirty Water Valve
Dirty water option: An important note on "dirty water" and "anti-contamination" valves. "Dirty water" as used in the irrigation industry means water with small amounts of particulates or algae particles. As a general rule if the water looks dirty, then it is too dirty for any standard irrigation valve, including those labeled as "dirty water" or "anti-contamination" valves. You certainly don't want to feed water into this valve, or any other manufacturer's "dirty water" valve, that has sticks or twigs in it! Dirty water valves, such as this one, are commonly used for things like irrigation using secondary treated sewage. These valves contain internal screens to prevent debris from entering the small passages inside the valve. But remember that big stuff can still get lodged in the main passageways of the valve. Really dirty "sludge" water contains so much garbage that the screens become clogged, even if they are "self-cleaning". The bottom line is that if you are pumping really dirty water, such as dairy sludge, you should talk to the valve manufacturer before using any valve. One more tip; when you call, talk to one of their engineering staff or a "troubleshooter", not a salesperson! Almost every irrigation equipment manufacturer has troubleshooters that know the capabilities of their equipment better than anyone. These folks will generally give you a straight answer because they are the poor saps who have to go out and check out the problem if the valve doesn't work!
Pressure Regulating
With this option the valve will regulate the downstream pressure to a desired maximum level. Lets say your irrigation mainline pressure is 100 PSI and you want to operate spray heads on the valve circuit controlled by this valve. At 100 PSI the spray heads would bow apart. With this option the valve can be set so that it will always keep the downstream pressure at 40 PSI or less. Like all pressure regulators the outlet pressure you set must be at least 15 PSI lower than the inlet pressure for the valve. If not, the regulator to work accurately or may not work at all. So if your mainline pressure is 45 PSI and you set the outlet for 40 PSI it won't work very well. If the pressure at the valve inlet is 45 PSI you would ned to set the outlet pressure at 30 PSI (45-15=30). You could set the pressure lower than 30 PSI if desired, just not higher.