Rain Bird Builds a Better Valve Box

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Rain Bird Builds A Better Valve Box

Webinar

11 August 2010

Webinar Objective

Understand how a well-conceived valve box

design -- featuring strength and stability,

smart lid design, environmentally friendly

materials, and flexible installation and model

options -- provides both immediate and long-

term satisfaction



Agenda

Background

– Usage

– Materials

– Purposes

– Deployment

– Quality

– Applications

Rain Bird’s Valve Box Line

– Benefits

– Features – Dimensions

– Ordering

Valve Box – Usage

Utilities

– Valves, Meters, Connections

– Electrical, Gas, Water, Sewer, Telecommunications

Turf / Irrigation

– Valves

– Quick Coupling Valves

– Valve Keys – On/Off Handle Assemblies

– Hose Bibs and Swivels



Valve Box – Materials

Metal / Iron

Cement & Polymer Concrete

Plastic or Petroleum-based

Irrigation Valve Boxes – Purposes

House irrigation valves

Make valves more accessible to irrigation

maintenance workers

Protect valves from the elements

Protect valves from damage – accidental or

deliberate



Valve Box – Deployment

Commercial Characteristics

– Larger spaces – parks, road sides, golf courses,

businesses

– Heavy maintenance & lawn care equipment

– Public access

Residential Characteristics

– Smaller spaces

– Lighter lawn equipment

– Private access

Valve Box – Quality

Weight Bearing

Depth

Security

Accessibility

Configurability & Installation

Lid Replacement

Critters & Pests

Appearance



Valve Box – Applications

Right valve box for right application

– “Cadillac Escalade” or “Chevy Aveo”?

– Potable vs. non-potable water?

– Color of box vs. color of land?

– LEED requirements?

– 5 years vs. 25 years?

– Many or few product features?

– Quality vs. value?

Valve Boxes Designed for the

Irrigation Professional

Professional Grade | Excellent valve



Benefits

Rain Bird Builds a Better Valve Box…

– Strength & Stability

– Smart Lid Design

– Flexible Installations

– Environmentally Friendly

– Competitively Priced

Rain Bird Valve Box Product Line





Features (cont)

Knock outs

– Pipe hole knock outs allow fast manifold installation

saving time and money

Features (cont)

Shovel access

– Easy box entry allowing contractor to stand back in

case snakes, bees and spiders make it into the box





Features (cont)

Bolt Hole Knock outs (when bolt is not used)

– Prevents snakes, bees and spiders from entering box

and creating a hazard when box is opened

Features (cont)

Knock out retainers (patented)

– Securely hold knock outs and prevent dirt from

entering above the pipe on backfill



Features (cont)

Corrugated sides for all boxes plus 7” & 10”

rounds enhance top load strength

– Loads: 10” Round - 450 lbs, STD - 2800 lbs, Jumbo -

3800 lbs

Features (cont)

Beveled lid edges

– Allows heavy lawn equipment to pass over valve box

without causing lid damage



Features (cont)

Lid varieties

– Different lids for different purposes Green – standard style lid

Purple – non-potable distinction lid

– Product offering Original valve box purchase

Lid replacement

Dimensions (Rectangles)

34” x 21”

(86cm x 53cm)

27” x 17.5”

(68cm x 44cm)

22.5” x 15.5”

(57cm x 39cm)

17.5” x 13”

(44cm x 33cm)

Top Dimensions

19” (48cm)40” x 27”

(101cm x 68cm)VB-MAXMaxi

14.5” (36cm)33” x 23”

(83cm x 58cm)

VB-SPRSuper

12” (30cm)27” x 20”

(68cm x 50.5cm)VB-JMBJumbo

12” (30cm)23” x 19”

(58cm x 48cm)VB-STDStandard

HeightBottom DimensionsModel

ClassValve Box

Standard 6” Extension: 20.0” L 14.75” W x 6.75” H (50.8 cm x 37.5 cm x 17.1 cm)

Jumbo 6” Extension: 24.4” L 17.9” W x 6.75” H (62.0 cm x 45.5 cm x 17.1 cm)



Dimensions (Rounds)

9” (22.5cm)10” (25cm)7” (17.5cm)7” Round

9” (22.5cm)8” (20cm)6” (15cm)6” Round

13” (33cm)

Bottom Diameter

10.5” (26.5cm)

Height

10” (25cm)10” Round

Top Diameter Valve Box

Ordering

Standard Rectangular Series (STD)

Model Description

VBSTD STD Body + Green Lid

VBSTDP STD Body + Purple Lid

VBSTDB STD Body only

VBSTDL STD Green Lid only

VBSTDPL STD Purple Lid only

VBSTDH STD Body + Green Lid + 1 Lock

VBSTD6EXT STD 6” Extension Body + Green Lid

VBSTD6EXTB STD 6” Extension Body only



Ordering (cont)

Jumbo Rectangular Series (JMB)

Model Description

VBJMB JMB Body + Green Lid

VBJMBP JMB Body + Purple Lid

VBJMBB JMB Body only

VBJMBL JMB Green Lid only

VBJMBPL JMB Purple Lid only

VBJMBH JMB Body + Green Lid + 1 Lock

VBJMB6EXT JMB 6” Extension Body + Green Lid

VBJMB6EXTB JMB 6” Extension Body only

Ordering (cont)

Super Jumbo Rectangular Series (SPR)

Model Description

VBSPRH SPR Body + Green Lid + 2 Locks

VBSPRL SPR Green Lid only

VBSPRPL SPR Purple Lid only

Maxi Jumbo Rectangular Series (MAX)

Model DescriptionVBMAXH MAX Body + Green Lid + 2 Locks

VBMAXPL MAX Purple Lid only

Shipping quantity (1)



Ordering (cont)

6” Round Series (6RND)

Model Description

VB6RND 6RND Body + Green Lid


Model Description


VB7RNDP 7RND Body + Purple Lid

Ordering (cont)


Model Description


VB10RNDB 10RND Body only

VB10RNDL 10RND Green Lid only

VB10RNPL 10RND Purple Lid only

VB10RNDH 10RND Body + Green Lid + 1 Lock



Ordering (cont)

Locking Bolts (vandal resistant)

Model Description

VBLOCKH Hex Bolt + Washer + Clip

VBLOCKP Penta Bolt + Washer + Clip

Questions?

www.rainbird.com/valvebox

[email protected]

1.520.878.2724

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