How to Replace an Irrigation Valve Solenoid
This article covers the strategies and pitfalls of how to replace an irrigation valve. If this is your first time replacing a valve, providing you have all the tools and parts at the ready, you should be able to complete the task in a couple of hours. Easy Valve Repair And Replacement Are Much With […]
Choosing a Valve Connection Type
How to Choose a Valve Connection Type Choosing Valve Connections, Made Simple The most common valve inlet and outlet types are slip connections. Female threaded connections. Male threaded connections. And barbed connections. With all these different kinds of connections. It’s important to match the appropriate fittings, to prevent leaks. And to connect your valve, and […]
Anti-Siphon vs. Inline Valves: Here’s the Skinny
Anti-Siphon vs. Inline Valves Two of the most common types of control valves are anti-siphon valves and inline valves. While both types serve the essential function of controlling water flow to different zones, they operate differently and are suited to different situations. Choosing the wrong type can lead to poor water distribution, potential backflow issues, […]
How to Fix a Broken Sprinkler Valve
Repairing a Broken Sprinkler Valve, Made Easy This article explains how to fix a broken sprinkler valve. Just when you think that everything in your sprinkler system is working just perfectly, something will go wrong. Either you will wake up to discover that somehow one of your sprinklers has turned itself from a sprinkler into […]
Determining What Irrigation Valve You Have
What Irrigation Valve Do I Have? Welcome to the Irrigation Valve and Replacement Parts Guide. If you need to repair your valve but you have no idea what valve you have, we’ve got you covered. Below is a table of valves (organized by manufacturer) with their corresponding repair parts listed below. Just look at the […]
How to Install an Irrigation Valve
Installing Irrigation Valves Anti-Siphon Valve Installation Anti-siphon valves are backflow prevention valves that protect your water supply from contamination. Every irrigation system should have some sort of backflow prevention. And so you need to check the building codes in your area to find out if an anti-siphon valve will work for you. Always install anti-siphon […]
Replace Valve Top and Internal Parts
Replace The “Top-Of-The-Valve” Using Parts From A New Valve Of The Same Make And Model When you have a faulty valve, it is often better to buy another valve of the same model and use the top of the new valve to replace the valve top and internal parts. Plus a new valve is cheaper […]
How to Replace an Irrigation Valve Diaphragm
Replacing An Irrigation Valve Diaphragm A malfunctioning valve can deal serious damage to your landscape or irrigation equipment. Therefore, tackle valve repairs as soon as you notice something wrong. But before you look at the valves let’s check your irrigation wiring. Faulty wiring causes many irrigation problems. A poor wire connection or shorted wire can […]
Recommended Irrigation Valves from Sprinkler Warehouse
What Are The Best Irrigation Valves? Sprinkler Warehouse is here to assist those customers unsure of the sprinkler parts or irrigation supplies they need. Below you will find the irrigation valves that Sprinkler Warehouse recommends. Best Irrigation Valves at Sprinkler Warehouse RAIN BIRD PEB/PESB SERIES VALVES HUNTER ICV SERIES VALVES WEATHERMATIC 11000 SERIES VALVES IRRITROL […]
How to Select an Irrigation Valve
Irrigation Valve Types: Which Is Best for You? If you’re not familiar with the various types of valves, selecting an irrigation valve can be overwhelming. This article will cover the basic valve types, how they’re used, and give you a few tips. Which Type of Irrigation Valve Is Best? Choosing the best irrigation valve comes […]
