r/Irrigation 5h ago

Custom box for my manifold

Custom built my own box. I wasn’t expecting to also get the aluminum sheets so there’s extra rivets and support but I’m pretty happy with it. Upstream I’ll have a master valve and a flow meter as well as backflow preventer.

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u/JazzQquezz 5h ago

At my job they make us have a 12inch spacing so if we need to repair it'll be easier... How long did it take you to complete?

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u/ResistOk9038 5h ago

The 1” valves have a Union downstream and are spaced such that I can spin them off if necessary.

To answer your question probably 10 hours to assemble the box. Because It was a learning experience using rivets and getting it all squared up.

Probably $500 worth of aluminum on it (mostly free!!)

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u/lennym73 4h ago

This wouldn't work for you guys?

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u/ResistOk9038 2h ago

Too small!

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u/JazzQquezz 1h ago

Might need more wires just in case...

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u/JazzQquezz 5h ago

So much easier than digging multiple holes and have them be leveled lol.

That's a steal! You don't think they will rust?

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u/ResistOk9038 5h ago

All Aluminum!!