Why is there standing water in my sprinkler system?
When there is standing water or leaking water at the sprinkler furthest from the sprinkler zone valves, there are two possible causes: A dirty or damaged sprinkler head that needs to be cleaned or replaced. Inspect the head and correct any problems you find. A worn-out or damaged zone valve can also cause this symptom.
Are there any problems with my sprinkler system?
Fortunately, you can troubleshoot your lawn sprinkler problems easily. Here are seven common problems and how you can fix them: 1. Broken spray heads: If you notice that your sprinkler heads don’t pop up or they pop up only to spray water everywhere, you may have a broken spray head.
Why does my sprinkler system keep skipping zones?
If the pump is located more than a few feet from the water source, the inside valve disc pops up and down, skipping zones as the supply line fills with purging air. To fix this problem, move the indexing valve closer to the water source, so that the electric control valve or pump is closer to the indexing valve to pressurize the supply line.
How does an automatic sprinkler system work?
All modern automatic sprinkler systems have electric solenoid valves. These valves can be operated electrically from the controller or timer, they can also be operated manually at the valve by simply turning a lever or bleeder screw. In some cases the bleeder screw or lever may be in the open position, and it simply needs to be closed.
What causes a sprinkler system to skip an inlet?
If backflow enters the valve, it will cause the disc to skip as it is pushed against the backflow. The result: water will come in through the inlet during start up. Install a check valve on any outlet that has zone piping higher than the valve.
What do you need to know about sprinkler system placement?
Proper sprinkler placement allows even watering and reduces dry patches. Proper placement requires: • Head to head coverage: Each sprinkler should spray to the head beside and across it. • Equal spacing between heads: Permits uniform water distribution. Placement Example: Good • Good Overlap • Head to head coverage Placement Example:Bad
When there is standing water or leaking water at the sprinkler furthest from the sprinkler zone valves, there are two possible causes: A dirty or damaged sprinkler head that needs to be cleaned or replaced. Inspect the head and correct any problems you find. A worn-out or damaged zone valve can also cause this symptom.
What should I do if my sprinkler system won’t turn on?
If there is debris or something inside the valve, carefully flush it out and put it back together again. Slowly turn the water supply back on and verify that the zone is now turning on and off properly both manually and electrically. Lawn sprinkler system maintenance isn’t always as complicated as it seems.
