DIG Irrigation 1" Valve Manifold Assembly, 4 Zone, 24 VAC

The valves are connected to the manifold by O-ring equipped screw caps/adapters. The distance between them is fixed (when the caps are screwed down tightly) so if you're trying to mate them to previously installed sprinkler lines.....coming out of the ground at slightly wider (or unequal) distances between them......you're in for trouble. Further, this manifold came with NO instructions. So you're left guessing whether the rig is made from ABS plastic or PVC material......which makes a difference on the type glue to use....unless of course the manufacturer does not want them glued...... in which case, screwing them tight enough to insure the joints don't weep....may cause you to strip one or two (or 4! ) of the 17 (count 'em 17) screw in joints.Bottom line: I wound up at Home Depot ( several trips I had hoped to avoid by using this pre-fabricated manifold) ) buying Toro valves , PVC pipe, glue and an arrangement of fittings to do what I did 12 years ago......fashion my own 4 valve manifold.

They seem great- decent product for a good price. Unfortunately, spare parts are not easily obtained. There aren't many stores who supply DIG parts for irrigation systems (I'm talking about lawn irrigation systems not the drip systems). I live in the NYC area and there is only one serving the entire metro area. I called DIG and they told me to order parts from the Sprinkler Warehouse, which is totally inconvenient. It doesn't make sense to have to be forced into ordering parts online- who wants to wait days prior to receiving parts- you want to fix the issues when they occur- not have to wait for parts to be shipped.You are much better off with a brand where parts are easily obtained- Irritrol for example.

I spent over a week crawling around in the dirt trying to figure out why these new (looked like they had been returned) valves were not working. On the first day, one of the wires broke off and I had to buy a new solenoid and the valve did not work. I have to insist on a refund. I went to Home Depot and bought a single valve just so I could get my drip feed working before the Arizona Summer heat sets in.

I liked it but it didn't fit was current valve system .... so I returned it, but looked great and was of solid construction.