The 6 Best Sprinkler shutoff Valves (2023 reviews)

These products have been chosen and installed worldwide in the largest and most prestigious projects for residential, commercial, agricultural and golf course irrigation. This valve is a safe closed valve and it works beautifully. It can be operated manually or electrically. It works well for a/c compressor misting.

These valves work with 24VAC power, so 18 gauge wire will work fine with these. It is designed to handle the flow for the valve. There are PVC fittings available that you can use to fabricate an intermediate link that enable you to hook the valve to the end of a section of hose that is attached to a faucet, but it cannot be hooked direct.

Why We Like This:

Great water valve for any application
Very good valves, they work without problem
Closes with loss of electrical power
24 volt turns on condenser, and actuates the controller

Best For soaker Hose: Rain Bird One Valve

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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 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. This replacement valve has the same center to center dimension on the female pipe connections, and is an easy fit to replace the leaker. It can be used as an on-off handle.

It comes with debris removal valve which helps a lot. It is compatible with any standard sprinkler timer.

Why We Like This:

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

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Best For Drip System: Orbit Sprinkler shutoff Valve

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Best part: orbit sprinkler shutoff valve costs comparatively low and it is available to ship in 24 hours. Mister Landscaper's shut-off Valve are very clear when they are on and when they are off. It is the cutting-edge commercial and agricultural counterpart of orbit, featuring built for speed offerings that are engineered specifically for professional contractors and growers. They are adjustable, but the amount of adjustment, from Full On to Full Off, all happens within a 1/4 turn of the handle. It can spin many times additionally as simple onoff valves.

These allow you to customize how much water goes to each plant on a micro drip/spray line. It is good for controlling water flow. When closing the valve, It's easy to break by over tightening. It is great for the hose to remain in place over the nipple.

Why We Like This:

Contains 5 of the shutoff valves in a plastic bag package
Good, small valves to put in tight places
Adjustable flow from full to off in one full turn
A must for anybody who wants to control flow

Best For New Install: Irritrol Sprinkler shutoff Valve

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This valve is designed for use with 1" pvc pipe. It also has an internal bleed screw that doesn't fill the valve area with water when manually opened. The parts fit perfectly and function well in a 27 year valve system. It can be used as a replacement top for the richdel value.

This valve is easy to install and works like a charm. There is an index mark to align the top and bottom halves and the gasket. It is a perfect match for the old Lawn Genie valve that is in place.

Why We Like This:

Excellent quality valve for drop in replacement
Very easy to wire and bolt in place
Good brand reputation

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Best Valve: Irritrol old Valve

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The Irritrol 205 Series 1-inch plastic valve is the irrigation industry's time-tested leader for dependable operation in potable and dirty water applications. It is great for repairing the old richdel r-204 valve. The valve is controlled by your timer box from the two leads that connect to a zone, inside your timer box. The proper input comes from the sprinkler control box which is always a separate item.

The valve is held closed by water pressure so as long as the power is off and the water is on the valve is closed. The hole in the top of the diaphragm is larger than at the bottom, so the pin will go into the hole with ease when inserted in the top but will be trickier to get through the bottom. It comes with a proven track record of success in a wide range of environments, and these debris-tolerant valves are available with flow control as an optional feature. That feature is really helpful when you have a power failure while the sprinklers are running,they shut off and don’t flood your yard.

Why We Like This:

Allows precise adjustment and manual shutoff
Tested leader for dependable operation in potable and dirty water applications
Clean any debris off with no abrasive cloth

Best With backflow: Orbit Sprinkler shutoff Valve

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This valve is to be used with an automatic timer. The valve turns off the anti siphon valve opens and drains the down stream line keeping that water from entering back into the system. It's quiet, but some of the other products make more noices than thus one. The actuator fits an older style Orbit valve. The valve works well as designed, only as good as the control unit.

The solenoid is what activates the valve. There is also a manual valve model that doesn't have a solenoid. The anti-siphon lid can be unscrewed.

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