Hey I have this problem. I replaced the solenoid, but still the zone doesn't come on. Even tried turning the valve on manually still no go. Any key things to try or check for
A couple things to check. Some may be obvious but we have seen them overlooked. 1. Is your water on to the main line. 2. The flow control may be closed down. It is generally a screw type piece on the top center of the valve. If tightened it will restrict or shut off flow. 3. Could possibly but not likely be that the diagraphm inside needs to be replaced. (Rubber piece inside the valve) 4. Check wiring to the sprinkler timer. Hope this helps
Check these first. 1. Is your water turned on? You can manually turn most solenoids by hand to the left. This will manually open the valve to see if your water is on and running to the valves. 2. Could be a faulty or disconnected common wire (usually white). This wire runs to every valve from the timer. 3. Your timer may not be working.
@@holmeslawnandpest thanks for the tips. I ended up taking the rain sensor apart, rearranged the cork washers, let them sit in the sun awhile while I cleaned the housing. It started working again so I hope that was all it was. Thanks for your advice and videos.
Hello .. will work when set to manual , when set to automatic with the duration set and start time set it will automatically show that it started at first station and the orbit shows it's supposed to be on but that first station isn't coming on .. will cycle threw time duration and will never turn on. At the end of the time duration of the first station the next station will never start and orbit seems to cancel all other stations from working atomatically. It's not the solenoid or wires going to solenoid because manually I can turn on.. any ideas ? Seems to be in orbit head or main controller.. Thanks in advance..
One zone will not water , that is , no water comes out of this zone . I have tried to turn the solenoid manually by hand and still no water . I turned the two neighboring zones by hand and they come on . Any Ideals?
i have a zone that is set for 5 minutes, but shuts off after 2 minutes.
Hey I have this problem. I replaced the solenoid, but still the zone doesn't come on. Even tried turning the valve on manually still no go. Any key things to try or check for
A couple things to check. Some may be obvious but we have seen them overlooked.
1. Is your water on to the main line.
2. The flow control may be closed down. It is generally a screw type piece on the top center of the valve. If tightened it will restrict or shut off flow.
3. Could possibly but not likely be that the diagraphm inside needs to be replaced. (Rubber piece inside the valve)
4. Check wiring to the sprinkler timer.
Hope this helps
Hi, I have 6 zones and what looks like 3 solenoids, Zone 5 of 6 does not turn on... I am assuming they are 2 zones per solenoid??
There is only 1 zone per solenoid. I am guessing you have another valve box with 3 more valves somewhere else in your yard
@@holmeslawnandpest Yes, I found it buried under 18years of grass. I never knew they where there.. Replaced the solenoid and all fixed... Thanks
@@frankscalzo8766 awesome!!!!!!
We used our system 2 days ago but today none will work. Any ideas?
Check these first.
1. Is your water turned on?
You can manually turn most solenoids by hand to the left. This will manually open the valve to see if your water is on and running to the valves.
2. Could be a faulty or disconnected common wire (usually white). This wire runs to every valve from the timer.
3. Your timer may not be working.
@@holmeslawnandpest thanks for the tips. I ended up taking the rain sensor apart, rearranged the cork washers, let them sit in the sun awhile while I cleaned the housing. It started working again so I hope that was all it was. Thanks for your advice and videos.
Mine seems to lose pressure. It starts and then goes low and back up again.
Hello .. will work when set to manual , when set to automatic with the duration set and start time set it will automatically show that it started at first station and the orbit shows it's supposed to be on but that first station isn't coming on .. will cycle threw time duration and will never turn on. At the end of the time duration of the first station the next station will never start and orbit seems to cancel all other stations from working atomatically. It's not the solenoid or wires going to solenoid because manually I can turn on.. any ideas ? Seems to be in orbit head or main controller.. Thanks in advance..
i have the same issue now. Did you figure it out?
One zone will not water , that is , no water comes out of this zone . I have tried to turn the solenoid manually by hand and still no water . I turned the two neighboring zones by hand and they come on . Any Ideals?