Galcon Alternator Valve

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Lisa Fritz - May 30th 2022
5

Great product

I just tested my irrigation system for the season and found my Galcon alternator is no longer working, so I came to Dripworks to order a replacement. The original one lasted more than 12 years. I'm happy with that product lifespan. I'm in Tennessee, so I haven't had problems from freezing.
james young - May 24th 2022
2

alternator valve

second time i have to replace this valve, and the replacement is made different from the last.
Jason - May 20th 2022
4

Great product

Great overall valve. Only complaint is there should be a way to drain the bowl so that a small amount of water won't freeze and crack it.
Bill F - May 16th 2022
2

Works great until it doesnt

Really good gadget except that the elastic diaphragm that actuates the valve doesnt seem to last more than one season, and then i have to buy a whole new unit. If they sold the diaphragms separately as repair parts it would get a 5 star review.
Nelson - Jun 15th 2020
3

Galcon Alternator

The Galcon alternator is good....when it works. I shop with Dripworks all the time and love everything they sell. However, if I am going to be honest, I have had to replace the alternator once a year for the past 4 years as it breaks or does not work after a years time.
Susan - Apr 25th 2020
5

I love this thing! 5 stars!

I have a large garden that is divided in quadrants. Paired with a timer, it is easy to irrigate one side and then the other without lifting a finger.
Nancy - May 15th 2019
5

Very useful item

I love the function of this alternator valve -- it allows a single outlet timer to alternate sending water to one system on one cycle and another system on the next cycle. You can also manually switch it if you just want to test it. I had a little trouble when one blew apart, but Dripworks replaced it right away. It may have been cracked in assembly, but the others I have continue working just fine. The literature says it can handle up to 120 psi, but a pressure regulator may be a good idea. I love that it's simple, operates on water flow alone, and effectively turns a single outlet timer into a dual outlet timer. I have the timers set to water one system one day and another the next, but you could program your timer to water both systems in the same day just by having it operate twice a day.
Colorlicious Landscaping - Aug 25th 2017
4

Galcon Alternator Valve

It works great and best part is that it runs on water pressure and does not reduce pressure much at all. Downside is overtime it starts to leak and I am not sure if the valve closes completely as I am now getting constant leaking from it down the line. So I had to get a replacement valve after about 2 yrs
John Blackwell - Mar 6th 2014
5

Alternator Valve

Most game changing item in my garden. Works every time. Gives me ultimate flexibility to run water under pressure further. Saves water under California drought conditions.
John - Jan 8th 2014
5

As advertised

Works great Going to order some more