A watering system that includes a main water hose, a plurality of water supply lines, a plurality of sprinkler heads, and a plurality of inground anchors each including a shaft having clips thereon for releasably attaching the water supply lines and or a sprinkler head thereto and a spike extending therefrom including wing spikes and ground retention members extending therefrom for securely engaging the ground to thereby resist removal or rotation with respect to the ground.

A watering system that includes a main water hose, a plurality of water supply lines, a plurality of sprinkler heads, and a plurality of inground anchors each including a shaft having clips thereon for releasably attaching the water supply lines and or a sprinkler head thereto and a spike extending therefrom including wing spikes and ground retention members extending therefrom for securely engaging the ground to thereby resist removal or rotation with respect to the ground.

A tool including a deflector, a rod comprising a first end and a second end, and a spring configured to pivot the deflector from a first position to a second position when compressed. In many embodiments, the rod can be coupled to the deflector at the first end. Other embodiments of related apparatuses are also provided.

A flow control system for an irrigation sprinkler can include a service valve having an inlet, a first fluid port, a second fluid port, a third fluid port, and/or a valve piston having a valve piston inlet and a valve piston outlet. The system can include a pilot valve and a vent line. The system can include a filter in fluid communication with the inlet of the service valve. The valve piston can be configured to move vertically with respect to the first, second, and third fluid ports between first, second, and third valve positions.

A wedge device to selectively maintain a riser of a pop-up sprinkler head in a raised position, and a method of using the wedge device, the wedge device including an elongated member formed in a curved configuration between opposite sides of the elongated member to approximate a cylindrical outer surface of the riser, and a gripping member extending from proximate a top end of the elongated member to facilitate gripping of the wedge device, wherein a bottom end of the elongated member is configured to be inserted between the riser and a wiper seal of the pop-up sprinkler so as to wedge the riser in the raised position.

An article of manufacture for an adjustable sprinkler base for use with a spike-type sprinkler is disclosed. The article includes a flat sprinkler base member having a top surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of adjustable legs coupled to the bottom surface of the flat sprinkler base member, and a spike insertion hole through the flat sprinkler base member between the top surface and the bottom surface, the spike insertion hole configured to accept a spike sprinkler in place while in user.

An article of manufacture for an adjustable sprinkler base for use with a spike-type sprinkler is disclosed. The article includes a flat sprinkler base member having a top surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of adjustable legs coupled to the bottom surface of the flat sprinkler base member, and a spike insertion hole through the flat sprinkler base member between the top surface and the bottom surface, the spike insertion hole configured to accept a spike sprinkler in place while in user.

A sprayer post hose attachment apparatus for aquatic enjoyment and irrigation includes a support post having a post bottom end and a post top end. The support post is configured to be partially inserted into the ground. A T-joint is coupled to the support post. The T-joint has a bottom aperture coupled to the support post, an input aperture, and an output aperture. A hose attachment arm is coupled to the T-joint. The hose attachment arm has an arm proximal end coupled to the input aperture of the T-joint and an arm distal end to selectively receive a hose. A riser tube is coupled to the T-joint. The riser tube has a riser bottom end coupled to the output aperture of the T-joint and a riser top end. A spray nozzle is coupled to the riser tube. The spray nozzle is coupled to the riser top end.

A sprayer post hose attachment apparatus for aquatic enjoyment and irrigation includes a support post having a post bottom end and a post top end. The support post is configured to be partially inserted into the ground. A T-joint is coupled to the support post. The T-joint has a bottom aperture coupled to the support post, an input aperture, and an output aperture. A hose attachment arm is coupled to the T-joint. The hose attachment arm has an arm proximal end coupled to the input aperture of the T-joint and an arm distal end to selectively receive a hose. A riser tube is coupled to the T-joint. The riser tube has a riser bottom end coupled to the output aperture of the T-joint and a riser top end. A spray nozzle is coupled to the riser tube. The spray nozzle is coupled to the riser top end.

A valve includes an inlet and an outlet; a body including a first seat and a second seat; a cavity in the body; a piston positioned in the cavity; and a pilot ball adjacent the piston and that is disposed in a pilot seat, and a rear surface of the piston butts against the pilot seat at a maximum open position of the piston. Each of the first seat and the second seat is a seat that is a mechanical stop that prevents the piston from extending further than the closed position. The piston includes a flat front face that contacts the first seat when in the closed position, and a nose extension that extends outward and away from a center portion of the front face, and the nose extension has an opening through a center of a front surface thereof.