Orbit Underground Irrigation Tools

Orbit   Water shut-off curb key

The curb valve key opens and closes meters and underground stop and waste valves. It is made of heavy-duty steel and is 28-in length.

Rain Bird   Plastic Rotor Adjustment Tool

The Universal Rain Bird rotor tool Flat blade screwdriver and pull-up tool all in one. The Rain Bird Rotor Adjustment Tool is used to adjust and lift Rain Bird rotors including 3500, 5000, 5000 Plus, 5500, Falcon 6504, 7005, 8005, EAGLE 351B, 32SA, 42SA and 52SA series. Use to adjust a variety of lawn sprinklers from Rain Bird and other brands.

Orbit   Water Pressure Gauge

The Orbit 3/4-inch female hose thread (FHT) pressure gauge is engineered to measure water pressure up to 200 PSI. It is constructed from high-quality materials, including a metal case, plastic face, precision internal mechanicals, and a durable brass fitting which connects to a standard 3/4-inch hose faucet. You can install it as a permanent gauge or use it as part of a sprinkler toolkit. Proper regulation of water pressure ensures optimum performance of sprinklers and drip emitters and can extend the life of sprinkler equipment. For outdoor irrigation use with cold water only.

Rain Bird   Spray Head Pull-Up Tool

Rain Bird PTC1 spray head pull-up tool for pop-up sprinklers. Finally a tool that simplifies and speeds-up maintenance of pop-up lawn sprinklers! Easy to use tool pulls pop-up sprinkler stem upwards and prevents it from retracting while you work on maintenance or replacement of spray nozzles. Ever noticed how difficult it is to change or install nozzles, and how easily a wet stem can quickly disappear back into the spray body? Once the stem accidentally slips and retracts back into the sprinkler body, you have no option but to completely disassemble the spray head to reattach the nozzle. That frustrating and time-consuming exercise is completely eliminated with this handy tool. Easy to use instructions: (1) insert flanged flat metal tips into nozzle assembly, squeeze handles and lift to pull stem up and out of sprinkler body (2) now hold stem by hand, and squeeze handles to open jaws (3) position jaws around stem (4) release handles and tool firmly holds stem in a fully extended position. You’re now free to work with both hands without worry of stem retracting back into spray body. Tool is adjustable for width of opening by simply tightening or loosening screw on handle by hand. Works with all brands of pop-up irrigation sprinklers. Corrosion-resistant metal with comfortable vinyl handle covering. Rain Bird The Intelligent Use of Water.

Orbit   Sprinkler Adjustment Key

The Saturn IV and Voyager II gear-drive rotor sprinkler adjustment key is engineered for adjusting the arc and radius, as well as for raising the riser stem when the water is off. The tool consists of a 3/32 Allen key for adjusting the radius, two finger loops for gripping, and an arc adjustment key. In a pinch you can also use a 3/32 Allen key for radius adjustment only. To adjust the arc, insert the plastic tee side of tool into the circle with the +/- and rotate clockwise to increase the arc and counterclockwise to decrease it. Note that the right side is fixed side so the adjustments will increase or decrease the left stop. To adjust the radius, put the Allen key into the arrow and turn clockwise to decrease the radius and counterclockwise to increase it. To raise the riser stem when the water is off, insert the plastic tee side of the tool into the rectangular slot, turn 90 degrees, and lift. The Saturn III and Voyager adjust with a standard slotted screwdriver and do not require a key. Compatible with Orbit, Hydro-Rain and Hunter gear-drive rotors. For outdoor irrigation use with cold water only.

Orbit   Riser extractor

The sprinkler riser extractor tool is engineered to remove broken PVC and cut-off risers from PVC fittings. It is constructed from durable zinc with a dipped handle to provide solid grip. Simply insert the tool into the broken section of pipe so that the teeth bite into the plastic, and then rotate the handle counterclockwise to remove the riser pipe. It does this without damaging the threads of the fitting. The extractor tool is available in 1/2-inch and 3/4-inch riser sizes which are commonly used for sprinkler heads.

Orbit   Water shut-off curb key

The curb valve key opens and closes meters and underground stop and waste valves. It is made of heavy-duty steel and is 5 Ft. in length.

Orbit   Brass Sprinkler Tool Kit

The sprinkler system winterization kit is engineered for blowing water from a sprinkler system which helps to help prevent winter freeze damage to pipes, valves, and heads. The kit consists of a 1/2" FPT x 1/4-inch I/M brass adapter and a 3/4" FHT x 1/2" MPT brass hose faucet adapter. This allows you to connect an air compressor to a mainline via a 1/2-inch sprinkler riser or a hose faucet adapter. Use thread seal tape between the male and female threads. To perform winterization, ensure water is off at the main, attach the winterization kit to the mainline, attach an air compressor capable of producing 80 to 100 CFM of airflow to the I/M adapter, set the compressor between 50 and 80 PSI, use the sprinkler controller to open each zone, beginning with the highest and farthest from the point of connections, and actuate the compressor until the air flows freely through the heads. Repeat for each zone. Wear safety glasses to ensure safety. For outdoor irrigation use with cold water only.

Orbit   Tunneling Kit

Sometimes there is no option but to run pipes or conduit under a sidewalk. In that case, you can rent a power boring machine, buy an expensive sidewalk sleeve tool, or buy the walkway tunnel kit. The walkway tunnel kit is an inexpensive first step, and it may be just perfect for your needs. Please read the online reviews to get a feeling for the range of uses and the key success factors, but the following is typical: “I didn't think there was any possible way this would work as advertised. I had a 9.5' sidewalk to go under and thick clay soil, so I figured this would be a nightmare. I didn't have many other options though and the price was cheap enough to give it a try. Bought a 10' PVC pipe for $3, glued the ends on there and dug a long shallow trench. Turned on the water and I was through in about 3 minutes. Worked so well I bought another one and did it again so I could have separate pipes for my drip irrigation and landscape lighting cord.” The kit includes a nozzle for one end of the pipe and a hose connection for the other end. You will need to buy a length of 3/4-inch pipe that is slightly longer than the area you are tunneling under, and PVC cement to glue the nozzle and hose connection fittings to the pipe. If you are installing 1-inch PVC pipe, you will need to buy a 1” x 3/4" PVC bushing. Your garden hose provides the trenching power. When you are finished tunneling, you will cut off the fittings, leaving the pipe in place under the sidewalk. Recommended operating pressure is 60 PSI. For outdoor irrigation use with cold water only.

Orbit   Water shut-off curb key

The steel sprinkler valve key is engineered for turning on and off or adjusting the flow of manual or automatic sprinkler valves which have a flow control mechanism. The prongs of the sprinkler valve key are spaced so that they fit over the handle of the valve and allow you to rotate it clockwise to reduce flow and counterclockwise to increase flow. Plated steel ensures long life of the key in a variety of weather conditions. The sprinkler key is available in 30-inch and 54-inch lengths to handle a variety of valve box depths.

Orbit   Sprinkler multi-tool

Plastic pipe cutting tools feature a sharp steel blade that cuts faster, cleaner, and with less effort than a pipe saw. Constructed of corrosion-resistant, heavy-duty materials, PVC pipe cutters easily slice through plastic pipe and rubber tubing up to 1-inch in diameter. Poly pipe cutters are ideal for cutting flexible swing pipe, Blu-Lock pipe, and drip blank distribution and emitter tubing. The handle features a lock to provide extra safety when not in use. Wear safety glasses whenever using plastic pipe cutting tools. For outdoor irrigation use with cold water only.