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Tired of Orbit? Here Are the Most Reliable 4 Valve Water Timers

The Best 4 Valve Water Timers (Beyond the Obvious Choice) If you’re looking for a quick answer, here are the most reliable 4 valve water timer options available today: Timer Best For Power IP Rating Warranty Melnor HydroLogic 4-Zone Home gardens, well water 2 AA batteries Standard 7 years Claber Hydro-4 Underground/above-ground, large gardens 2 AAA batteries IP68 Seasonal Orbit Multi-Valve LCD Budget-friendly, drip + sprinkler 2 AA batteries Standard 2 years Rain Bird SST400in Wired indoor control, large zones 120V AC Indoor Standard A 4 valve water timer lets you run up to four separate watering zones from a single outdoor faucet — each on its own schedule, its own duration, and its own frequency.

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Everything You Need for 3/4 PEX Projects

What You Need to Know Before Buying 3/4 PEX Pipe If you’re looking into 3/4 inch PEX pipe options, here’s a quick summary of common choices and what to expect: Product Type Length Price Price/ft White PEX-B Coil PEX-B 100 ft Varies by brand and market Varies Blue PEX-B Coil PEX-B 100 ft Varies by brand and market Varies White PEX-A Coil PEX-A 100 ft Typically higher than PEX-B Varies Blue PEX-B Coil PEX-B 10 ft Higher per-foot cost than full coil Varies White PEX-B Bulk Coil PEX-B 300 ft Better value for larger jobs Varies Key things to know: Standard Plumbing Supply carries a range of 3/4 inch PEX pipe and related fittings for residential plumbing projects PEX-A uses expansion fittings; PEX-B uses crimp or clamp fittings White PEX works for both hot and cold water lines Lengths range from short repair pieces to large coils depending on your project size 3/4 inch PEX pipe is one of the most practical choices for residential plumbing today.