Irrigation System-Poly or PVC?

19 years ago

I posted this in the lawncare section this morning and was recommended to come here. I searched other postings and havent seen this asked or answered.

Good Morning Everyone,

I'm more of a lurker on the tractor and mower section for several years. I've always gotten good advise and may have helped someone a time or two, I hope.

I am finally going to pull the trigger on an Irrigation System in Indianapolis for our home. It sits on a 1/2 acre lot. I've had it with dragging hoses.

I am getting quotes, have a verbal and will be getting a written from another company. One company uses PVC while the other uses flexible poly with the main runs being PVC.

Any thoughts or suggestions? The PVC guy is going to be more expensive, is it worth the money? When I asked him about the difference he mentioned line pressure is lower with poly and feels that the fittings are more secure with PVC.

I'd appreciate your suggestions and opinions,

Thanks in Advance,

SteveG

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all_wet
19 years ago
If it were me and it didn't break the bank, I would choose PVC. It's by far a more durable product.

All Wet
Texas Licensed Irrigator #1897 since 1984
Ed4356
19 years ago
I don't agree. I have a poly system for 20 years now and never had a problem.
My opinion is the poly is better for cold winter climates. The poly has more flexability for expansion and contraction when ground freezes. Also there are alot of connections(couplings) which can leak(doubtful but possible). Poly is a solid run.
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steveg66
Original Author
19 years ago
Thanks for your answers and opinions, I appreciate it. I do realize there are advantages with each type of pipe as well as disadvantages. I am just struggling between the two forms.

Anyone else care to chime in?

BTW- the price that I have been quoted was with 28 heads and all the other stuff.

The two contractors quoted 3400 for the pvc and 2800 for the poly. I am struggling with the 600 dollar differance. The more expensive irrigation guy was certainly more professional, but for 600 bucks?

If it was your money, what would you do?