Sprinkler valve not closing completely
On 4 May 2007 08:49:14 -0700, Mikepier wrote:
Yesterday I turned on my sprinkler system for the first time to test
it out. This morning I noticed one of my pop up heads was oozing out
water. When I checked the sprinkler valve, I could hear water going
through it. I shut off the main and the water stopped running, so
obviously the valve is not closing. I believe the valve is made by
KIT ? Any ideas where to start? I can take off the solenoid valve and
I see what looks like a plunger with a spring, but not sure what the
problem could be.
How old are the valves? Did you have a freeze this past winter?
The rubber diaphragm(sp) becomes weak over time and water leaks into
the zone. You should be able to find a kit to rebuild the valve or
just replace it.
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Oren
...through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the photo..
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