Valves are the heart of any irrigation system. They regulate the distribution of water throughout the entire system. A leaky valve will waste water, and increase your water bill. Visually inspect each valve to make sure they are operating properly. Before turning on any water to the system, ...
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Leaky Sprinkler Valves Overview: Leaky valves can result in water continuously dripping or leaking from the sprinkler heads, even when the system is turned off, leading to wasted water and increased bills. Key Steps: Start by turning off the water supply. Disassemble the valve to inspect for an...
*Eliminate system leaks and the possibility of pipes freezing.Every system has a master valve installed. This reduces the water pressure in the mainline, and leaves almost no water in the system when not in use. As a result, you won’t have to pay for a costly sprinkler repair years in ...
(common) terminal, and the other wire to an individual zone port (1 to 8). For multiple valves, one wire from each valve is combined together and goes to the COM terminal; the other wire goes to an individual zone port. If you are not sure, ask a landscaper or go to a home ...
Drain back valves cost$2 to $4each. In areas where frequent and prolonged freezes occur, drain back valves may be required. These valves are placed at the end of each line, particularly in lower-lying areas. They will automatically release any standing water when the sprinkler is not in us...
Step 1: Turn the sprinkler head counterclockwise to detach it, then turn the valve on for about 5 minutes. This will flush the system and clear out the valves. Step 2: Replace each sprinkler head after. Pro Tip: Mark the nozzle’s position with a grease pencil so you don’t have to...
3. The water sprinkler controller stops working: Here are four main problems that could cause your controller to stop working: it fails to keep time, your timer dial may not be turning, your controller won’t turn in the manual mode, or the controller fails to operate in the auto mode....
Your Local Sprinkler Experts. Professional sprinkler system repair and maintenance. Serving Dakota county, Scott county, and Washington county.
Currently, Mist only manages sprinklers supplied by 24VAC solenoid valves and not hose-fed sprinklers. Does this work with drip irrigation? Yes, so long as the irrigation line is supplied by 24VAC solenoid valves. Will Mist work with my existing sprinkler system? Mist is compatible with standar...