Valves for Automatic Irrigation System

[diymechanicalguy]

I am new to this forum and looking for some assistance in valve selection for an automatic irrigation system. It seems like solenoid valves are commonly used. Why is this? What about an electric ball valve? Also, I am thinking that PVC should be fin

I am going to be installing an automatic irrigation system in my yard and want some input on valves to be used.
Does everyone use solenoid valves for these types of applications? Stainless Steel, Brass, or PVC?

 

[DrCase]

Over here pvc solenoid valves are the norm

 

[DirtMechanic]

The only long term thing I can see is that pvc will fail over time, I would suggest pex for piping and proper stainless valves if you can get them, but I have buried brass valving that I installed 20 years ago still chugging along.

 

[diymechanicalguy]

Ya, I'm thinking of going brass or stainless steel just so I don't have to worry about it.
What kind of valve did you bury? Was it a solenoid valve?
I'm thinking of getting one of these solenoid valves: https://tameson.co.uk/applications/irrigation-equipment/

 

[DirtMechanic]

Are going to power it with a solar cell and battery or house current?