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After seeing the photo, I think you can eliminate the manual index valve. The other valve in the pic, to the right of the filter, looks like the pressure demand valve that I was thinking of that controls pump operation.
The second pic is pure artwork. Nice job on the manifold!
Keep in mind I'm no irrigation specialist. But I do have 24 years in the chemical processing industry and a lot of work with pumps and piping systems. Personally, I'd check with someone in the know to be sure.
Good luck!
Scott
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Eliminating the manual indexing valve is the whole idea, it's definitely a goner. The 'other' valve to the right of the filter *is* the hydraulic valve that I was referring to, it's sole purpose is to stop water from free-flowing out to the sprinkler heads whiles the pump is not running ... keep in mind that this is a 2" free flow or artesian well and water will free flow at the rate of 42 GPM without a pump and is a dedicated irrigation well that is not used for household usage.
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Yea, I think you're good to ditch the index valve. 42 gpm on a 2" line... What kind of pressure do you get when you stop the flow?
Scott
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