Thank you so much !!!! I learned so much and it works great now!!!!!
@sprinklerrepair4L4 күн бұрын
You're welcome!
@TheKing1123459 күн бұрын
The power at the wall wasn’t switched on…
@alfredo84319 күн бұрын
Is the main shutoff valve to the house separate from the irrigation system?
@sprinklerrepair4L8 күн бұрын
Yes there should be a separate one for your irrigation system.
@Nintendomac10 күн бұрын
Thank you! Really helpful
@sprinklerrepair4L10 күн бұрын
@@Nintendomac my pleasure!
@johnnywang20620 күн бұрын
That is crazy that you built this set up just to show random strangers on the internet how to fix their sprinkler system. We appreciate it. My issue is I have 5 zones. Zone 5 which is the nearest to my controller works. Zone 4 wasn’t working because of a broken common wire. I fixed that and zone 4 works but zones 3, 2, 1 don’t work. I realize now that I need to buy a multimeter and at least I have an understanding of what the common wire is. Something is happening between zones 4 and 3 that is causing the rest of the zones to not work. This gives me a starting point. Thanks.
@sprinklerrepair4L18 күн бұрын
@@johnnywang206 My pleasure, I hope the very best for you!
@johnnywang20617 күн бұрын
@@sprinklerrepair4L I figured it out, my common wire leading to zones 3, 2 and one was not connected to my common wire in zone four. The last time I did wiring, I had split them apart. Seems so easy now, but was very confusing when I was trying to figure it out thanks.
@sprinklerrepair4L16 күн бұрын
So glad to hear! Thanks for letting us know.
@conisims1728Ай бұрын
That swing joint just blew my mind! I literally said outloud OH MY GOSH! Lol I thought I’d seen everything for adjusting height of a sprinkler. Just replaced about a dozen. I wish I knew someone to share this with! lol
@sprinklerrepair4LАй бұрын
Thank you! They keep coming up with new stuff all the time!
@conisims1728Ай бұрын
I’m my goodness I could literally cry! I have spent hours and hours trying to figure this out AND someone cut my “white” and I had idea how to fix! Now I see why nothing o past a certain zone will work and I just need to figure out how to fix the cut wire. A worker cut my 1” blue pen pipe and the wire. The pipe has a red wire sorta of under it but almost too close to cut the pipe. I have dug out the area but can’t find a good answer for repairing pipe as I think I have to remove about an inch or little more and the couplings are so short! I found a barbed coupling but my hands are weak and these are so hard for me to push in. The other coupling is one of those that goes on the outside, slips on and stays because of the tiny metal teeth inside the rim. But I’m not sure I have enough pipe to reach once I remove an inch. And now I’m off to see what other videos you have because you are the best “teacher” I have found after weeks of searching! Thank you for taking time to make these videos. By the way I’m in Texas as well, little town just outside of Austin.
@sprinklerrepair4LАй бұрын
Thank you for the kind words! So glad it helped!
@mindmine247Ай бұрын
Great explanation with the different types of valves. One of my zones stopped working and I determined it is indeed the valve malfunctioning. I will be replacing the guts this week. Thanks for this great vid!
@sprinklerrepair4LАй бұрын
So glad to hear! Thank you!
@Fukiran7Ай бұрын
Great.
@sprinklerrepair4LАй бұрын
@@Fukiran7 Thanks!
@stacyboxmusicАй бұрын
I have re-wired my sprinkler system (took over the parents' old house) and put in the Orbits 6 zone. When we turned the circuit breaker back on, the Orbits popped and smoked..... Now nothing turns on, no pump, no water. Yes, I connected the appropriate wires to the correct places. Any suggestions?
@sprinklerrepair4LАй бұрын
I would call orbit and get there input on what went wrong.
@rationalrevoltableАй бұрын
This was one of the best educational videos on this topic. Thank you for making this available!
@sprinklerrepair4LАй бұрын
@@rationalrevoltable Thank you, my pleasure!
@robertwillson8096Ай бұрын
Why am I getting only 23+/- volts. The solenoid won’t start with less than 24v. Randomly it will work. When working it’s always above 24v B-hyve controller. New.
@sprinklerrepair4LАй бұрын
Usually 23v will open a solenoid. I would call the manufacturer help line and get there input.
@denniscremus8941Ай бұрын
How do I manually run through zones on my imperial valet controller?
@sprinklerrepair4LАй бұрын
kzbin.info/www/bejne/hH-0oYl7o9mBo80
@cubeweaverАй бұрын
Excellent video though many years ago!
@sprinklerrepair4LАй бұрын
Thanks!
@theworldisnotenough51852 ай бұрын
thank you for sharing this information.
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@stourleykracklite76632 ай бұрын
Is this a Rachio specific video?
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
No it isn’t
@duggyhj2 ай бұрын
What does it mean if when you check the common wire and dedicated wire and the reading is way below 20?
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
Most of the time it means solenoid is bad or going bad. If 2 zone are wired together u get half of the reading and it’s okay.
@brownmoose642 ай бұрын
Thx 👍
@patrickacox2 ай бұрын
I am getting a error on my controller that says Check Valve 2. Valve 2 is zone 2. If i turn the valve to the on position then the sprinklers comes on and they work. But they won't turn off unless I manually close the valve. I am think it's the solenoid and I will try to replace just that this weekend and see how it goes.
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
Yes, agreed a bad solenoid is the most common reason for an error on your controller.
@daveedwards59512 ай бұрын
What is the brand of the first one ......the one you said is no longer available....That you have all together tied up with the plumbing??? Of course...that is the one I have!!!
@BinuralOdyssey2 ай бұрын
If i want to do mostly my own work, running lines and heads, who do I call to get a line tapped into the main? A plummer, or an irrigation person?
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
You don’t have to use one in Texas if you’re a home owner, but are supposed to follow all the regulations. A plumber or irrigator can do that for you?
@Jennifer-nv8sl2 ай бұрын
Could you help me with a question? I just installed a 6 zone Orbit controller but I only have 5 zones to my system. I have wires to the 5 zones but the 6th is not connected. My system is hooked up to a GCFI receptacle and whenever the system gets to the 6th zone it trips the GCFI. Can I just put a jump wire from 5 to 6 to prevent the tripping? Thanks for your time.
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
If you don’t have time on the 6th zone then I can’t see how it would even go to the 6th zone to trip it. Orbit should have a help line. I would call them and see what they say.
@jadenkitchen83112 ай бұрын
Fantastic video!
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@jadenkitchen83112 ай бұрын
@@sprinklerrepair4L Would you need a backflow preventer if the system is hooked up to an outdoor spiget instead of directly from the main line?
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
That maybe tricky, I’d check your local and state laws. If everything is above ground you might be ok
@CFOPG2 ай бұрын
Excellent video!
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@arnoldrodriguez38032 ай бұрын
So I have 11 zones in my system. My system runs off of a shallow well with a 2 Hp pump. System comes on fine with timer and works great until it reaches zone # 8. At that point pressure drops dramatically in zone #8 and only a small stream comes from one or two of that zones heads. I then go to my well pump and crack the threaded bleeder on top of the impeller housing. air bubbles will then come out and within a minute or two zone #8 will pressurize and come to life. The system will then finish off the remaining watering cycle without a hitch. Next day this same problem will repeat. What might I check in my system? Thanks
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
Sorry pumps are outside my expertise.
@mercsyxl12 ай бұрын
Good video , very well explanation of how it works , thank you .
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
Thank you! You’re welcome!
@tadmarshall27392 ай бұрын
Is there any way to find where sprinkler lines exist under my lawn without digging? I need to rototill some areas and would rather get the lines moved before I tear them into little pieces with heavy equipment.
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
Not unless you have a drawing or purchase an armada pro 400 and cut the pipes open and trace it with a valve finder…
@blakebecker79262 ай бұрын
Clear and concise, wonderful!
@sprinklerrepair4L2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@maxvonattica47442 ай бұрын
Yard plumbing so called online resources seem to be incapable of explaining what you think would be their bread and butter. 20+ sites either explain how water gets to and flows thru the house or focus only on irrigation. They seem to be completely baffled in combining the two. Many state that the water from the water mains goes straight to the hot water heater or some other device. Why do they, in these instances, absolutely ignore the irrigation system. I can only assume they are being purposefully unhelpful, are simply lying or are incapable of adding together 1 + 2. since they work with this everyday system as a career, it seems impossible to ignore one or the other without some ulterior purpose. You are the only one to point out that the main T's off to irrigation and to house. Thank you , I thought I would drown in incompetence. Imagine a cooking site that can explain how to make the sauce and simply tells you to cook the pasta separate; absolutely incapable of explaining that the pasta must be boiled.....in water. It's frustrating that they post their incompetent drivel causing info pollution that one must wade through their useless or misleading advice victim of comprehensive communication skills so awful one can only conclude that they are deceitful or nefarious in some way. I just wish you could have defined the pipe names and sizes. Specifically the supply line to the T or supply to irrigation. And possibly how to repair a leak in the threads connecting the main to the irrigation input. I don't see a T branch off to the house but thanks to you, i know it's there. If i push on the threads of the input to the irrigation system, the leak stops, right where the mushroom/ hex sided 'head' threads over the input/source pipe. Wish my lexicon was better. But I am seeking knowledge, not polluting searches with useless hubris. Thanks
@johnsunday98113 ай бұрын
Do these products work with Rachio 2 controllers?
@sprinklerrepair4L3 ай бұрын
Yes!
@javiergiraldez93743 ай бұрын
What if tech told me it’s the solenoid without testing resistance. So by recommendations, I replaced the solenoid. With new one on, same issue. No sprinklers on zone 4. Resistance all 4 areas perfect, voltage perfect. No water on zone 4 yet% Any Idea?
@sprinklerrepair4L3 ай бұрын
If you have ohms & ac, then change the guts out. Probably a bad diaphragm
@flickaclit69973 ай бұрын
Amazing demonstration
@sprinklerrepair4L3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@nkair193 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. So helpful. However I have one question...zone 1-4 are wired by the same wire spool. Zones 2-4 work but Im getting an open on zone 1 and solenoid is good. Doesnt make sense that zone 1 would have a cut wire and not the others since they are in the same strand. Any ideas?
@sprinklerrepair4L3 ай бұрын
It’s definitely possible that it was the only on cut in a bundle. Does it have ohms at the controller? If it does, then measure voltage to make sure the controller is doing its job.
@nkair193 ай бұрын
Figured it out 😀 it was the black wire coming out of the grease tube, the end broke off ☹️. Thank you for the reply 😀😀😀
@bradmcclendon45973 ай бұрын
This is the best video I've seen on how to repair a value! THANK YOU!! Exceptionally well done!!
@sprinklerrepair4L3 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@donahoo213 ай бұрын
What if the valves are 100’ away and I’m trying to determine the common wire that’s connected to timer?
@sprinklerrepair4L3 ай бұрын
Not sure I understand the question, but you can run a common on top of the ground to the nearest working valve that shares the common, or you can run a wire all the way back to the controller.
@Son_of_Aragorn3 ай бұрын
Is 16 AWG "marine wire" good for sprinklers? Wasn't sure if all 16 AWG wire are created equal. Thank you!
@sprinklerrepair4L3 ай бұрын
As long as UL rated for burial…
@NtsakoWitness3 ай бұрын
Amazing work-thank you so much
@sprinklerrepair4L3 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@davidedwards89404 ай бұрын
Great job!
@sprinklerrepair4L4 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@michaeljensen16434 ай бұрын
I really appreciate the time you took to explain all of this. I'm currently having an issue that I'm fairly certain is a broken wire (which is odd since there's been no digging or manipulating of any kind). Luckily this is only a short run from the pro-c and the valve box, so I'm going to run a temporary above ground as a test. At the valve box I'm getting around 20 ohms (I'm assuming that's just coming from the solenoid). But at the controller I get nothing. At the controller I'm getting about 26VAC, but nothing at the valve box. Seems like a bogus wire to me. Thanks again!!!
@sprinklerrepair4L4 ай бұрын
My pleasure! Agreed, sounds like u have a bad wire or connection.
@michaeljensen16434 ай бұрын
@@sprinklerrepair4L Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's a wire problem. I don't have a tool to check for where it might be broke, but definitely not getting voltage (or any resistance) out to the box (on any conductor). It's a pretty straight shot, so I'm assuming maybe my garage or the ground settled? I don't know other than it's weird LOL.
@berniebermudez94374 ай бұрын
Great video!! Thanks for the help! Very informative and explanation of everything is very simple 👍🏽
@sprinklerrepair4L4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@DM-eb7tu4 ай бұрын
Thank you. Very good video.
@sprinklerrepair4L4 ай бұрын
Our pleasure!
@bradsmith46974 ай бұрын
Excellent
@sprinklerrepair4L4 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@WaterDesignirrigation4 ай бұрын
Trade secrets given away for free. Nice….. good for you. Your not young. I hope you have a pile of money socked away. Cuz your taking money away from everyone. That has worked hard to learn this.
@bennyg57695 ай бұрын
Thank you for this excellent training video. You have covered multiple problems and explained trouble shooting steps. I loved the model you used as well to help explain your method.
@sprinklerrepair4L5 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@gergelyszabo92255 ай бұрын
at 2:50 on the controller 1 zone is ON? if I want measure the Ohms I open the 1 zone on the controller?
@sprinklerrepair4L5 ай бұрын
You measure ohms with no as on. You measure voltage with the zone on
@gergelyszabo92255 ай бұрын
@@sprinklerrepair4L thank you!
@sprinklerrepair4L5 ай бұрын
@@gergelyszabo9225 you’re welcome!
@NINERG0AT165 ай бұрын
I can't find mine.
@biggus66335 ай бұрын
I have a wire that was chewed into by gophers. I can see that where it’s chewed, the wire is completely corroded. I cut a section of wire, about 1 foot of wire, but I see the wire is still green one both ends of the cut further along the wire path. Can that wire still be repaired? Or if a wire is corroded, is that wire just not good at all anymore?
@sprinklerrepair4L5 ай бұрын
Ideally you want to cut out all the corrosion. You can always repair and see if it works. If it works just note you may have to repair in the future if it worsens.
@rammhansen376 ай бұрын
Awesome teacher. Very well thought out and prepped.
@sprinklerrepair4L6 ай бұрын
Thank you! So glad it helped!
@markLikesSports6 ай бұрын
Great video! Simple, clear, to the point explanation and nice demo setup! Thanks!
@sprinklerrepair4L6 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@vuvenus59266 ай бұрын
My home don’t have the shut off valve like that .I have to shut off main water one
@sprinklerrepair4L6 ай бұрын
Unfortunately, if you have a break in your irrigation you will have to turn off the water to your home until it’s repaired.