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Questions & Answers

Common system problems and possible solutions:

Sometimes a service call can be avoided by checking system components.

Q: My system will not come on at all.
A: Check to make sure the water is turned on at the double check and check to see if the controller is in the on position.

Q: System will not shut off.
A: This is a mechanical problem with a station valve and not normally a controller problem. Shut off the water and call for valve repair.

Q: My system was just installed 2 years ago and now the coverage is not adequate.
A: Plants and landscape possibly have grown up and you need to have the heads moved or raised.





Q: My sprinkler heads are leaking after the station has shut off.
A: A leaking head normally indicates a bad solenoid valve that needs to be replaced.

Q: My system runs through a cycle and then starts over again.
A: Possibly the controller has multiple start times programmed. Check the programming.

Q: My system waters three days per week and still appears dry.
A: Check the number of minutes per station. Rotary heads will require more time than spray heads. Normally the rotary heads will require 20-50 minutes and the spray heads 10-30 minutes depending on the soil, wind and spacing.

Q: When my system is running water leaks out of the heads.
A: When a sprinkler heads starts leaking it needs to be replaced.

Q: Some of my heads won't go down after the station has turned off.
A: When a sprinkler head sticks it needs to be replaced.


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