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Originally Posted by villagetinker
Neighbor had one installed (for the sprinklers), was a simple filter cartridge with a CLEAR cover, mounter above ground at the inlet to the valve assembly. With the clear cover it was easy to see when the filter needed to be changed. i have no idea of the cost, and they have moved. Parts for a DIY installed would easily be well below $100.
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From my experience working with a handyman who installed many of these for my neighbors the parts are around $150-$175 but there is a lot of labor to do the install because many of these valve assemblies are burried and need to be dug out. Also because every installation is different due to the original piping it takes time to cut and glue all the pvc pipes, and valves for the install so everything looks good. He consulted with one of the filter manufacturers to select the correct sediment filter that we need here in the Villages. He uses a stainless steel filter vs the plastic one so it will last a long time. I also installed what they call a sock that covers the clear filter cover becasue it prevents mold build up on the inside of the plastic cover so you can see when the filter needs to be flushed. All you need to do is pull up the sock to take a look. There are several of us who have had the filters installed for 6 months and they works great. My sprinkler heads and fine misters don't get clogged any more. The only service i do myself is to periodically check each zone to make sure no heads are broken and that they are spraying correctly.
If you think about it the $300-$350 it costs to install this filter is easily paid for by a couple of visits from a sprinkler service tech who has to clean and or replace your sprinkler head filters every year. An those fine misters and sprayers used for the shrubs will always clog up and stop working without this main filter.