The 8 Best Rain Bird Pressure reducing Valves (2023 reviews)

If you often find yourself scrambling for good valve, this is your end point. These are so easy to swap out and nothing beats authentic rain bird products. This solenoid is authentic Rain-Bird and installed directly into an existing 30+ year old valve system no problem. It fits perfectly, is easy to install, and works perfectly. It will work on all Rain Bird valves, including DVF. This solenoid would then screw into the valve and be connected to your irrigation controller. It can not open and you will get no water. It is a direct swap and easy. These solenoids do wear out over time but last longer than the cheaper ones.

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Best For soaker Hose: Rain Bird Control Valve

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The features department is where rain bird control valve truly manages to shine. The Rain Bird DASASVF100 Anti-Siphon Valve is intended to be installed above ground (where backflow prevention is required) for an underground irrigation system. It is a great, solid built sprinkler valve. This replacement valve has the same center to center dimension on the female pipe connections, and is an easy fit to replace the leaker. The solenoid wires are approximately 18 inches in length. It comes with debris removal valve which helps a lot.

Operation of the flow control is smooth, easy and reproducible making fine tuning sprinkler coverage a joy rather than an ordeal. It is compatible with any standard sprinkler timer. These products have been chosen and installed worldwide in the largest and most prestigious projects for residential, commercial, agricultural and golf course irrigation.

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Auto turn on/off before the anti-siphon valve
Works very well in conjunction with the rain bird valve controller
Control valve and atmospheric backflow preventer in one unit

Best With backflow: Rain Bird One Valve

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It is actually a pro 1" valve with 3/4" reducing bushings. It reduces stress on the diaphragm for dependable operation. It works well but not abundantly clear that the valves must be higher than the highest sprinkler head on the zone, otherwise all the water in that zone backflows through the valve into your pit or wherever you mount the valve. It can be used as an on-off handle.

This has to be hooked up to a irrigation controller. Not only will the water run out of the relief valve, it also acts as a siphon break when you shut the water off. This is actually a pro 1" valve with 3/4" reducing bushings.

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, great valves easy to install and replace parts
Flow control is easy to adjust
Works flawlessly, even with well pressures that vary between 25 and 50 psi

Best With spring: Rain Bird Drip line

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We know from years of feedback from readers, customers and amazon sellers, what most people want in a convenient and appropriate valve. The product is exactly that - it's a simple product that hits all the right notes. This is another quality Rain Bird part that meets the need of a sprinkler system project. With this lovely unit you can go straight from a 1/2" female valve to a 1/2 inch rainbird drip tube, replacing a lot of bothersome hardware. It provides quick connection of 1/2" and 5/8" outside diameter drip irrigation tubing to 3/4" male pipe threaded (mpt) devices. The 1/2 inch poly tube (put it on after you screw this into place) is nice and snug. The larger end spins free.

The reason to use this method is that you save on water use, and you only water where the plant is. It fits a hose size plus it is easy to insert into the tubing. If you dust the plants for any reason, this system does not wash the dust off.

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Leaking, no deterioration with weather, no issues at all
Add wood chip mulch, and you have a perfect growing environment
Easy to insert into the tubing

Best For New Drip installations: Rain Bird Drip System

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If you often find yourself scrambling for convenient and suitable valve, this product is your solution. It is great to convert from pvc to irrigation tubing. This is designed to screw into 1/2" female pipe thread, not 3/. It fits a hose size and it is easy to insert into the tubing. This would be used when you want to lay down semi permanent water hose lines to the drip system to keep your pressure up.

It is perfectly with the rainbird drip hose and other green strip hose. These are great, the slide right into the drip line at the base of the tree and provide the perfect amount of water with the adjustable head. It will slip right on and tighten as it cools. It is ideal for new drip installations or retrofit connections.

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Best With All Valves: Rainbird Pressure reducing Valve

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Rain Bird has been making great valve for years, thanks to a combination of clever design and appropriate materials. It protects your downstream drip irrigation components with this professional grade, compact unit that combines filtration and pressure regulation in one piece. It is a popular choice of irrigation contractors, and easy fit compression fittings reduce time and fatigue in any 1/2" tubing drip irrigation system to install. It is constructed of highly durable uv and chemical-resistant materials to assure long life. It is compatible with all 1/2" drip irrigation tubing measuring from.580" to.700" outside diameter. It has less parts and fewer threaded connections also equals less chance of a leak at installation and over the life of the system.

This unique easy fit compression fitting provides quick connection of 1/2 " and 5/8 " outside diameter drip irrigation tubing to 3/4" male pipe threaded ( mpt) devices. It allows running 1/2 in to add to that it is ideal for new drip installations or retrofit connections. It is committed to the intelligent use of water. It is constructed of glass-filled polypropylene for toughness providing a 150 psi pressure rating.

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More components can fit in one valve box
Requires 50% less force than competitor’s compression fittings
Lot of satisfied buyers

Best With Check Valve: Rain Bird latching solenoid

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Rain Bird makes beautiful and great valve with classic and smartly choosen materials. The unit that does have flow control is a "100-DVF. It has a design for maximum reliability#. The output on controllers are 24V to match the input requirements of the solenoid. It comes with a plastic wrench to turn the valve.

The solenoid is 24V and requires a standard irrigation controller to operate. It has a molded part that is attached to the pipes and it's a lot easier. It's just a handle on top for easy turning.

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Doublefiltered pilotflow design for maximum reliability#
Standard and most common irrigation valve
Excellent product, no issues, better than the home depot valves
Energyefficient, lowpower encapsulated solenoid with captured plunger and 90mesh (200 micron) solenoid filter#

Best For adding zones: Rain Bird Sprinkler Valve

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The rain bird sprinkler valve is capable of outshining several other products featured in this list in overall features for the price point. It offers superior performance in harsh water environments including rain bird spray heads, rotors, and impacts. It features an energy-efficient, low power encapsulated solenoid with captured plunger. The line valve replaces rain bird and other irrigation valves installed below ground with 1 female threaded inlet and outlet. The solenoid turns on with.

These valves are all 24v from their respective controller/timer which converts 110v down to 24v. It reduces stress on diaphragm for dependable operation. It will be used with all types of watering devices including rain bird spray heads, rotors, and impacts. It may be used with all types of watering devices including rain bird spray heads, rotors, and impacts.

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