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Hey all,
I am going to be moving from 6x 3/16 runs that are 400ft long past the last tap into mainline for that stretch. It has performed well as is but to reduce animal maintenance and improve durability I will be going to 3/4 main on that last 400ft. So I need to get my 3/16 into 3/4 main and I have no experience with saddles. What are some good options at 3/16 size?
Thanks,
h20 three piece saddles work great.
I run my 3/16 lines into one of those small white 55 litre barrels. I flip it over and plumb it into the 3/4" mainline. The cap on the barrel is 2", but the center of it is designed with 3/4" female threads. All you need is one 3/4" hosebarb and you can attach the mainline right to it....just an idea
Quite an interesting idea but I plan on using vacuum (shurflo) so I don't think it would work for my application.Quote:
Originally Posted by lewichuk19
DSD saddles are amazing. They make a 3/16 saddle so no adapter. Zero leaks.
I have seen those and I like the stainless bands. Seems like it would hold up very well over time.Quote:
Originally Posted by VTnewguy
The trouble I have had is finding a dealer. Any suggestions?
You can order dsd saddles direct from dsd if you contact them.
Check out the DSD web site, they have lots of dealers, their saddles are worth seeking, they have at least 2 big benifits, price, ease of use and effectiveness (if you ever get a leak, just a slight turn on the clamp screw and it's fixed). Another point is that they have saddles for 1/2", 3/4",1", 1.25", 1.5" and 2". While there might be a temptation to use the next begger size on a smaller size line, thet is not a good plan, it is best when the screw on the clamp is at 180 to the entry hole.
By the way, I have used both the 90 degree and the straight take off design, just for ease of installing them I like the straight version far better.
Looking in their 2017 catalog they have 5 branches and 11 dealers to choose from and that is more than the 2016 catalog showed. I suspect they've added more by now.
By the way, I do not use their 3/16 saddles, as my 3/16 gets to the mainline I use a 3/16 x 5/16 hook connector and then a loop of 5/16 to the saddle.
I do the same thing as maple flats. One of the reasons was so I didn't have to buy more supplies when I already had a bunch sitting around.
I also do the same as maple flats. I have 3/16 and 5/16 lines in my system and did not want to have to inventory 2 different sizes of saddles.
[QUOTE=maple flats;356345]By the way, I do not use their 3/16 saddles, as my 3/16 gets to the mainline I use a 3/16 x 5/16 hook connector and then a loop of 5/16 to the saddle.[/QUOTE
My set up is the same. DSD saddles are fantastic.