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20 x K-Rain RPS75i Pop-up Sprinklers approx AU$240 shipped from the US - Save 66% vs local equiv

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20 x K-Rain RPS75i Pop-up Sprinklers approx AU$240 shipped from the US - Save 66% vs local equiv
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SteveAndBelle on 30/10/2014 - 00:44 ebay.com.au (453 clicks)

Bought the above box of these 2 weeks ago: http://www.krain.com/professional-rotor-sprinklers/rps75i-ro… They arrived today so I made up a quick test rig to see if the US NPT threads would mesh properly with our BSP (British) fittings purchased from local hardware & plumbing stores… and it seems they do! See a thread I started about it here for more info: http://www.renovateforum.com/f82/yay-usa-pop-up-sprinklers-n…

These are rated as 'Light Commercial' units and equivalents sell in local stores here in Oz for $30-$40 each! These ones work out to only $12 each so I thought it was too good not to share the love and post them up here :)

I'll be keeping my eye out for you Broden!

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  • Steptoe on 30/10/2014 - 00:53

    One word - CONCRETE

    • user27 on 30/10/2014 - 01:40
      +1

      one word. Heat

      • cozmo on 30/10/2014 - 08:03

        A few more words mix limestone in the concrete no heat issue. But yeah you dont want all concrete if you love your green.

    • alizzan on 30/10/2014 - 09:25

      Doesn't stop people watering their concrete…

      • rodericb on 30/10/2014 - 09:45

        I used to laugh at people who did that but now I am older and have exposed aggregate concrete I do enjoy getting the hose onto it.

  • jv on 30/10/2014 - 00:59

    Can you set these up in your garage to make a car wash ???

    • SteveAndBelle on 30/10/2014 - 01:05
      +28

      Don't be silly JV, a car can't wash anything! It has no arms or hands :)

      • mafmouf on 30/10/2014 - 08:47

        A morning laugh much required.

    • BargainCowboy on 30/10/2014 - 08:38
      +2

      What the hell Mr. White?!

  • [Deactivated] on 30/10/2014 - 07:20

    Can you set these up in your garage to make a car wash ???

    Entrepreneur of the year.

  • ca6leguy on 30/10/2014 - 08:11

    I'm looking for a K Rain rain sensor. Where can I get one?

  • HeXa on 30/10/2014 - 09:51
    +3

    you can expect leaks around the thread when using BSPT with NPT - different thread pitches and forms means they don't self-seal

    though for a sprinkler, I guess that just means the area around the head gets watered too :D

    • SteveAndBelle on 30/10/2014 - 10:33
      +2

      Thanks for the info HeXa. This is basically what I concluded from the small pieces of info I found on the internet before deciding to purchased them. I thought the worst case scenario would be that I'd get thread leakage resulting in a few drops appearing out the bottom of the sprinkler head but as it'll obviously be underground then yeah it's not so bad. Different of course using metal threads and/or much more critical purposes but for a sprinkler I was fine with that.

      In saying that though, I just tested it again this morning and still can't get it to leak anywhere even without thread tape so I'm pretty pleased with those results. I may still use a bit of tape though, just for the hell of it ;)

      • HeXa on 30/10/2014 - 13:56

        yeah - even with all NPT fittings, you are still meant to use thread sealant. BSPP connectors have a dedicated seal to avoid that.

        • SteveAndBelle on 30/10/2014 - 14:16

          Really? I'm no plumber but took heed of the warning 'USE NO PIPE DOPE' printed around the sprinkler inlet. Isn't 'pipe dope' sealant?

        • cornbeef on 30/10/2014 - 16:33
          +2

          @SteveAndBelle: I'm pretty sure use no pipe dope might mean - don't have any billys before you try and put this together.

        • SteveAndBelle on 30/10/2014 - 16:40
          +1

          @cornbeef: Ha! I'm amazed it took over two hours for someone to make a comment like that :p Nice one :)

        • HeXa on 31/10/2014 - 08:24
          +1

          @SteveAndBelle: means don't use the liquid stuff that isn't compatible with plastic the sprinkler is made from (ABS?)

          plumbers (teflon) tape or plastic friendly liquid sealant is still ok

  • Gaz1 on 01/11/2014 - 18:01
    +1

    Some time back I bought a qty of Toro sprinler nozzles & bodies from sprinklernut in USA.
    Substantially cheaper than here & really quick courier delivery.

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