Orbit 50020 All-in-One Automatic Watering System

Purchased this kit and was excited to install. To my surprise, the install was even easier than anticipated. The water pressure gage, cutter and instructions were easy to use and follow.My issues and tips:My only issue was attributable to operator error, and my tip is for the Blu-Lock connectors. They feel somewhat secure and feel to fit. Just make sure you apply additional pressure until the tubing moves inward and seats further in. It may require more effort than you originally think. Once it properly seats, you will be unable to pull the tubing out without the release.My tips:1. Before install, apx 1 week prior, begin overwatering your lawn to prepare the soil and make it easier for your install.2. As mentioned in many reviews, use yard stakes and secure your sprinkler head.3. As noted in the instructions, measure your waters PSI and then determine your sprinkler head spacing.4. (Here is where I saved a ton of time) use a half moon edger/cutter and cut along the path for your tubing.5. Use a flat spade to increase the depth made by your cutter and create a "V", to the appropriate depth.6. Install the system and close the edges of your "V" trench.7. Backfill any elevation needs with Mason sand to level.8. I used a 0° pressure washer attachment to go under a 3.5' sidewalk (it made for an easy 15 min job)9. Watch videos on sprinkler head adjustment and then try, try, and try again... lol. Easy to adjust once you figure out how.10. I purchased a smart water timer and it maintains the lawn, soil moisture and grass health. So far, I am impressed.The photo shown is 3 hours after install. Very easy install that took half a day with minimal disruption to my overall lawn.I am writing this review 3 weeks after install and I receive comments that no one is able to tell where the trenches were dug.

This thing is great. I got the one zone system and it is incredible. It is like a full in ground system for a fraction of the cost and can be put in in less than a day by even 1 person.The one thing you might want to make sure you know before buying is what your water pressure is. If it is above 80 you will want a water pressure regulator. It does come with a gauge to test this, but if you want to have it up and running immediately, you should check it earlier if you can.We hand trenched this in about 5 hours with one person at a time, and used the whole amount of flexible piping. Based off of our water pressure we used only 4 heads, and it watered the whole lawn we had, reaching everywhere we needed. Rather than doing a U shaped system we did an L shaped one. We might add the two other sprinkler heads before we fill in the trenches, but right now it works. If we don’t, we have extras just in case.This was a very easy installation process and made life soooooo easy for us. No more hand watering. The timer is super intuitive and easy to use. While the connection pieces seem like they can’t possibly hold up to high water pressure, they certainly have so far. Quite amazing. The tubing was easy to place after having it in the 75 degree shadowy sun for a couple hours. The throw of the water was about 25 feet with a water pressure of 80.I wish we had gotten this sooner. Our lawn would be greener, and it would have made life much easier. Awesome, simply awesome.

THE GOOD:This system is AWESOME! I was quoted 2k to get sprinklers installed in my front yard. I bought the small kit, took me about a 2 days to plan, dig, setup, test, adjust. I got 75psi of pressure from my hose faucet, and every sprinkler can hit about 24-25 feet if needed. I did what the diagram said and did the single hose from faucet, into a Y split, and 3 sprinklers on each. The hose was easy to use after laying in the sun for an hour, as it uncoiled a bit. The connections are easy and simple, with no leaking. Sprinklers are pop ups and easy to adjust after you get the hang of it. I can't comment on timer as I haven't used it yet. I really couldn't be more impressed.THE BAD:They only give you enough parts to complete the sprinkler kit. So if you lose a part, something gets stuck, a thread is messed up, or you want to alter it in any way you are SOL. One of the T attachments failed on me, it was the last one in line that I connected the stopper/drainer on the end. Well the stopper kept shooting off, so I went to try to switch the side of the T, and then I couldn't get the house out even though I did the twist and pull (which I did successfully on the others). Anyways had to cut the line, and was on the hunt for a new part. By the way these attachments seem IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND, and if you do they are super expensive. Home Depot and Lowes (both online) has them for cheap, but stock and selection is very limited. I did manage to find a 90 degree 1/2 blulock to 1/2 thread, that ended up doing the job. I hope the end drain/stopper isn't a necessary item. I have one at the end of one strand but the 90 degree on the other end. Time will tell.

We received a quote for inground sprinklers for around $10,000 and I was not going to spend that. I was definitely skeptical of this watering system because it was so inexpensive. My husband laid everything out on the grass to get a rough idea of what pattern we wanted to do. He rented a trencher from Home Depot and it took him about a full day to complete the entire project. Assembly of the lines and kit was very easy. I would definitely recommend if you’re on a budget but still want the convenience of a sprinkler system.