Re: Sprinkler Valve Hook-Up -- UPDATE

[Jim Davis <alarminex@xxxxxxx>]

On Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 10:49:33 PM UTC-4, ABLE1 wrote:
> UPDATE
>
> Ok, so yesterday I received these fittings from California.
> They are black rubberized double ended bushings with
> a hex portion between.
>
> I installed them in the valve ports and started the thread compresses
> into the port.  At first getting it started was a bit of a trick but
> once started the thread compresses into the port.
>
> Then I mounted a 4x4 box with a lock nut and all looks good.  The
> only thing would be is if the box is bumped hard enough the fitting
> could pop out of the valve.  Most likely won't happen.
>
> So all in all the problem is now solved.  I suggest that they include
> these fitting with every valve sold in the US until the manufacturing
> process can meet US standards.
>
> All is now good.  The manufacturer actually did the right thing!!
>
> Les

I can't really visualize what your working with but would a hose clamp and some sort of metal strap attached to the box make it more secure?