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Performed my blowout - need help with a problem

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wsommariva

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Sunday, October 2nd 2011, 2:56pm

I went out and bought a 15 gallon compressor for $235. Very nice machine. Easy to set to 60 psi. Blew out all lines until I was blowing air.

I'll need to rig up a fitting for my pvc, but I have a year to figure that out.



Have a good winter everyone.

grey

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Sunday, October 2nd 2011, 4:30pm

what model did you get?

wsommariva

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Sunday, October 2nd 2011, 6:04pm

Campbell Hausfeld HJ300100DI - Lowe's. $199. Hose and fittings extra $30

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Monday, October 3rd 2011, 6:59pm

How long did it take for to blow a zone with longest run?

wsommariva

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Tuesday, October 4th 2011, 6:55am

Hard to tell since I had blown the lines somewhat with two other weak compressors. My longest run is only about 90 feet of 3/4" poly. Wet boots suggested a 10 gallon for my purposes. I got the 15 gallon.



When I connected the 15 gallon, it took just a minute or two to blow out the remaining mist. BTW it's a 200 psi unit.

Wet_Boots

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Tuesday, October 4th 2011, 10:06am

You may find it worth the expense and maintenance to have a compressor with an iron pump that takes oil - they figure to outlast the "oil-less" types.

Al W.

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Sunday, September 23rd 2012, 9:47am

My inground sprinklers won't blow out or spray water in zone 4

My inground sprinklers won't blow out or spray water in zone 4. They were working earlyer this summer & I recently discoverd this. If tried to blow them out & they wont pop up. any suggestions? Thanks

Wet_Boots

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Sunday, September 23rd 2012, 12:28pm

Find the valve and operate it manually, without use of the controller.
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