In automatic sprinkler systems, there is a controller/timer that is usually located in the garage. The timer sends power to individual valves in the yard and tells the valve to turn on and water a specific sprinkler zone. This is all done with low voltage power outputted by the timer. In everything you read it… Continue reading Sprinkler Valve Wiring
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Where are my sprinkler valves?
In a recent post I talked about why it is important to know the location of your sprinkler shut off valve(in colder areas of the country it is called a stop & waste valve). Probably next in line of importance would be knowing the location of your sprinkler valves. If a sprinkler system is installed… Continue reading Where are my sprinkler valves?
How to open a sprinkler valve manually
This is a Rain Bird 100DVF sprinkler valve. On this valve like most sprinkler valves, there are usually two ways to open the valve manually. This is useful if you are checking out a sprinkler system because you can open a sprinkler circuit without using the sprinkler timer, especially if the timer happens to be… Continue reading How to open a sprinkler valve manually