How to troubleshoot rainbird sprinkler systems?
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After 5 years my system is not working correctly. Two of three zones run nonstop when turned on in the ground, even with the controller turned off and unplugged.
4 answers
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sounds like the valves are stuck. do you know how to find your valves?
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on May 19, 2013
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I need a clarification about a response Yes, I openned the box in the ground. I've seen sloppy, dirty work before but never by a professional who was sober. I had another pro look at the system and was told to clean the valves and possibly replace.
Casey koogler
on May 20, 2013
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So your problem is solved then?
360 Sod (Donna Dixson)
on May 20, 2013
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It is not uncommon to find the control box filled with soils and junk. After all they are buried in the ground. In some areas watch for snakes. They love the small house like environment that the valve boxes construct. I would have no idea on how to clean valves, unless they can be taken apart. But with all that effort I would simply replace the valves with new ones. They should be connected using fittings that can be taken apart, if not you will need to cut the plastic and then repair the pipes in order to connect the new valves. Lastly it is not uncommon for older systems to begin to fail. Parts wear out and being incorrectly winterized can cause all sorts of issues.
Woodbridge Environmental Tiptophouse.com
on Jun 19, 2013
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