What To Look For During Certain Scenarios
This article is all about troubleshooting for valves. Sprinkler Warehouse provides typical scenarios paired with possible causes and solutions. With easy to read charts, the problem can be fixed in no time.
Valve Troubleshooting Chart 1. A Zone Valve Will Not Turn On
| Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
| Incorrect watering days, start times or run times. | Check and adjust the timer program. |
| Water supply is off to the zone valve. | Turn on the water supply. |
| Faulty valve solenoid. | Replace the solenoid. |
| Closed control at valve. | Open the control valve counter clockwise. |
Valve Troubleshooting Chart 2. A Zone Valve Will Not Turn Off
| Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
| Zone valve wires are not connected | Connect the wires. |
| Timer programming is incorrect. | Check and adjust the timer program. |
| Debris in valve, solenoid or meterin orifice. | Disassemble the valve and clean with fresh water. |
Valve Troubleshooting Chart 3. Water Is Leaking From A Valve
| Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
| Valve diaphragm is faulty. | Replace the valve diaphragm. |
| Valve body is cracked or broken or the valve bonnet is broken. | Replace the valve. |
Valve Troubleshooting Chart 4. Leak From Lowest Sprinkler In Zone
| Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
| Damaged valve diaphragm. | Replace the diaphragm. |
Valve Troubleshooting Chart 5. A Manual Valve Is Stuck Or Hard To Operate
| Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
| Dirt in the valve. | Clean and lubricate the valve stem. |
Valve Troubleshooting Chart 6. Misting Of The Spray Occurs
| Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
| Flow is too high | Adjust the flow control to a lower flow on the irrigation valve. |
Troubleshooting Chart 7. The Spray Pattern Is Too Small
| Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
| Flow rate is too low. | Adjust the flow control to a higher flow on the irrigation valve. |
Troubleshooting Chart 8. Valve Solenoid:
| Problem | Possible Causes: | Remedy: |
| A zone valve will not turn on | Burned out valve solenoid. | Replace the solenoid. |
| Fuses blow |
