Why do I have problems with my sprinkler system?
By James Bradley
Why do I have problems with my sprinkler system?
If you have sprinkler problems that you feel could be related to the sprinkler wires, there are a few things to check before you rule this component out of your troubleshooting. In a nutshell, the sprinkler wires carry a low voltage current from the sprinkler clock to the valves when it is time to turn on the sprinklers.
What’s the best way to troubleshoot a lawn irrigation system?
Troubleshooting a lawn sprinkler system involves carefully observing the symptoms. This will usually steer you to the nature of the problem and the solutions to it. One of the most common problems with a lawn irrigation system is when sprinkler heads get damaged, and they are easy to spot. Look for:
Why does the ground feel wet after a sprinkler leak?
Obvious wet spots – if it has been sunny all day and the ground is dry, save for a certain area, this may be due to a leak. To confirm this, check if that spot will eventually dry up after some time. If it remains wet without any reason, it is probably a leak. The ground feels soggy – do you notice the squishy feeling whenever you step on wet soil?
Can a sprinkler system be unscrewed and replaced?
One positive aspect of sprinkler problems related to the sprinkler valves is that most valves and solenoid parts can easily be unscrewed and replaced without having to buy a completely new unit.
What causes a sprinkler system to stop working?
A sprinkler system can stop working for many reasons. Most of the time it’s something very simple like the irrigation controller is turned off or has lost its programming due to a power loss or surge.
Troubleshooting a lawn sprinkler system involves carefully observing the symptoms. This will usually steer you to the nature of the problem and the solutions to it. One of the most common problems with a lawn irrigation system is when sprinkler heads get damaged, and they are easy to spot. Look for:
What causes water to leak from lawn irrigation system?
On valves where the anti-siphon device is built into the valve, the problem may be resolved simply by tightening the screws holding the cover to the body of the valve. Leaking can be caused by a torn or damaged diaphragm inside the valve. In this case, disassemble and rebuild the valve with a new diaphragm. A cracked valve body can cause leaking.
Why is my Rain Bird sprinkler not working?
RAIN BIRD Common Problems The sprinkler is stuck or won’t return- The most common reason for this is water pressure that is too high or to low. Impact sprinklers can fail under either scenario. To determine what the operating pressure is, a pitot tube and a pressure gauge may be used to get a pressure reading at the head.
