Lawn Sprinklers Dry Spots in Lawn
======================= Troubleshooting Dry Spots See the glossary on my web page for an explanation of any words or terms used below that you don’t know. Example; if your not sure what the difference...
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How to Fix a Automatic Irrigation Valve that Won’t Open
Check The Dumb Stuff. If the valve won’t open at all, or doesn’t fully open, start with the obvious things just to be certain. I know, any idiot knows better, but even us pros periodically overlook...
View ArticlePump Cycles On Briefly When Irrigation is Off
Q. My irrigation pump runs fine when the system is operating, but after it turns off it cycles on for 5 seconds every 10 minutes or so. A. If you are using a pressure switch and pressure tank to turn...
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Creating Water-Proof Irrigation Wire Connections
Water-proofing your irrigation system’s wire splices is one of the most critical tasks in any installation or repair that involves wire splices. The splices need to be completely water-proof. Taping...
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How to Remove Paint from PVC Pipe
PVC pipe that is exposed to sunlight should be painted to prevent sunlight from destroying the plastic. But what if you need to repair the PVC pipe later? You can’t glue pipe that has paint on it....
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How to Remove PVC Cement From Your Hands
There are several hand cleaner products made for removing PVC cement/glue from your hands. Most combine a solvent with an abrasive grit and a hand moistening lotion into a single product. The ones I...
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Rainbird Anti-Siphon Valve Leaks, Won’t Fully Close
Rainbird’s residential series valves have a small internal filter which can become clogged with grit, even with reasonably clean water supplies. When this filter becomes clogged the valve will no...
View ArticleClogged Drainage or Irrigation Pipes
Q. I have a drainage pipe for my landscape that is clogged. I tried running a “snake” through it to clean it out, but it wasn’t able to do the job. Any suggestions? A. I had a similar problem...
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How to Remove a Valve Zone from Sprinkler system
Q. I have 3 zones for my sprinkler system. I need to remove the valve/pipe/heads from one of the 3 zones in my backyard. A. You may not even need to turn off the irrigation system water for this...
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Anti-Siphon Valve Controls
Here are a few common anti-siphon valve models with the valve control features labeled. Most other solenoid valves are very similar in design and use similar controls. The Anti-Siphon Vent is a...
View ArticleLawn Sprinklers Dry Spots in Lawn
======================= Troubleshooting Dry Spots See the glossary on my web page for an explanation of any words or terms used below that you don’t know. Example; if your not sure what the difference...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Fix a Automatic Irrigation Valve that Won’t Open
Check The Dumb Stuff. If the valve won’t open at all, or doesn’t fully open, start with the obvious things just to be certain. I know, any idiot knows better, but even us pros periodically overlook...
View ArticlePump Cycles On Briefly When Irrigation is Off
Q. My irrigation pump runs fine when the system is operating, but after it turns off it cycles on for 5 seconds every 10 minutes or so. A. If you are using a pressure switch and pressure tank to turn...
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Creating Water-Proof Irrigation Wire Connections
Water-proofing your irrigation system’s wire splices is one of the most critical tasks in any installation or repair that involves wire splices. The splices need to be completely water-proof. Taping...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Remove Paint from PVC Pipe
PVC pipe that is exposed to sunlight should be painted to prevent sunlight from destroying the plastic. But what if you need to repair the PVC pipe later? You can’t glue pipe that has paint on it....
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Remove PVC Cement From Your Hands
There are several hand cleaner products made for removing PVC cement/glue from your hands. Most combine a solvent with an abrasive grit and a hand moistening lotion into a single product. The ones I...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Rainbird Anti-Siphon Valve Leaks, Won’t Fully Close
Rainbird’s residential series valves have a small internal filter which can become clogged with grit, even with reasonably clean water supplies. When this filter becomes clogged the valve will no...
View ArticleClogged Drainage or Irrigation Pipes
Q. I have a drainage pipe for my landscape that is clogged. I tried running a “snake” through it to clean it out, but it wasn’t able to do the job. Any suggestions? A. I had a similar problem...
View ArticleClik here to view.
How to Remove a Valve Zone from Sprinkler system
Q. I have 3 zones for my sprinkler system. I need to remove the valve/pipe/heads from one of the 3 zones in my backyard. A. You may not even need to turn off the irrigation system water for this...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Anti-Siphon Valve Controls
Here are a few common anti-siphon valve models with the valve control features labeled. Most other solenoid valves are very similar in design and use similar controls. The Anti-Siphon Vent is a...
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