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Help with a sprinkler valve
Posted on 3/26/26 at 9:48 am
Posted on 3/26/26 at 9:48 am
I turned on the water for my lawn sprinklers, and one of the valves would not shut off. I opened it up and removed some debris, which fixed that problem. But now it won't turn on when I try to operate it from the controller.
I know the valve works, as it opens when I turn the bleed screw. I have tried twisting the solenoid all sorts of ways, but that doesn't help. And I doubt it is a controller issue, as there are two other valves wired with the difficult one and they work fine.
Anybody have any ideas what to try? A new solenoid?
The brand is Hunter. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
I know the valve works, as it opens when I turn the bleed screw. I have tried twisting the solenoid all sorts of ways, but that doesn't help. And I doubt it is a controller issue, as there are two other valves wired with the difficult one and they work fine.
Anybody have any ideas what to try? A new solenoid?
The brand is Hunter. Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
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Posted on 3/26/26 at 10:15 am to Roscoe14
Check the wiring first if you haven’t already. You could have accidentally damaged it.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 10:24 am to T-Jon
Thanks. That makes sense when I think about it. Why should a valve suddenly have two problems at the same time? Maybe it's because I pulled the wiring lose when I took off the top to clean out the valve.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 11:03 am to Roscoe14
I had this issue a couple of years ago.
Like was said, probably the wiring, but the solenoid might be bad as well. the solenoid is a pretty simple fix.
clean the wires really well to make sure you have good contact on them all.
Like was said, probably the wiring, but the solenoid might be bad as well. the solenoid is a pretty simple fix.
clean the wires really well to make sure you have good contact on them all.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 11:22 am to bbvdd
Just replace the solenoid, you think, if tightening up the wiring doesn't work? I see I can get one on Amazon for 13 bucks.
Posted on 3/26/26 at 7:59 pm to Roscoe14
I’m jealous that you could find your valves. I had a head stuck open and had to just shut the whole system down since I couldn’t find the valve. Luckily it fixed itself the next spring.
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