|
Problem |
Potential cause |
Solution |
|
Electric valve does not operate
properly |
Wrong valve size, flow too low |
Replace with correct size |
|
Valve diaphragm orifice is plugged |
Clean or replace diaphragm |
|
Solenoid faulty |
Check wiring, or replace solenoid |
|
Battery operated controller does
not operate properly |
Check the battery, make sure the
controller contact touches the battery |
Replace battery or with your finger
lift the battery clip upward |
|
Battery operated controller does
not close |
Puppet is missing, "O"
ring # 2 is missing, lever is in the open position |
Contact manufacturer to order replacement
parts |
|
Battery operated controller leaks
between the valve and the controller |
"O" ring # 1 is missing,
"O" ring # 1 is not installed correctly |
Contact manufacturer to order replacement
parts |
|
Pressure regulator leaking |
Dirt inside the pressure regulator |
Remove from line, remove the washer
and wash with water or replace |
|
Dripper or micro sprinkler has
uneven or no flow |
Line broken, filter clogged, dripper
clogged or faulty, pressure too high or too low |
Check drip line, clean or replace
screen filter, replace or clean dripper or nozzle of micro sprinkler,
check pressure regulator. |
|
Dripper or micro sprinkler has
uneven or no flow at the end of the drip line |
Too many drippers on the drip line
|
Make sure that you did not exceed
the total maximum flow of 200 gph recommended |
|
Fittings separating from poly
tube drip line |
Fittings improperly installed |
Tubing is not far enough inside
the compression fitting |
|
Wrong fittingswith DIG poly
tubing .700 OD |
Make sure you used .700 OD
fitting color code black |
|
Dripper or micro sprinkler popping
out of drip line |
Pressure regulator is defective,
drippers or micro sprinklers are installed improperly; faulty
or worn punch |
Replace pressure regulator, check
or replace drippers or micro sprinkler, plug hole with goof plug,
replace or clean punch |
|
Pressure is to high |
Install pressure regulator or replace |
|
Clogged drippers, what steps
to try |
The use of a proper filter should
avoid clogging problems, but if you do find clogged drippers,
here is a step to try |
While the water is on, hold your
finger over the dripper outlet for a few seconds. This "back
flushing" will usually work. |
|
Clogged drippers at the end of
the line |
If many drippers are clogged, chances
are there is a break in the line. Check your 1/2" poly tube |
|
No water flow from drippers or
micro sprinklers |
The use of a proper filter should
avoid clogging problems, but if you do find clogged drippers,
here is a step to try |
Clean screen in faucet adaptor or
open the filter and clean the screen by washing with water |
|
No water flow from micro sprinklers |
Problem occurs in a micro sprinkler on 1/2 inch female base |
Remove "c" shaped head
from base, remove nozzle from "c" shaped head and rinse
nozzle thoroughly under water. |
|
Drippers or micro sprinklers
have calcium deposits (white color buildup) |
Hard water |
You can remove dripper or micro
sprinkler from the line and soak for one hour in a chlorine solution |
|
Plants appear stressed |
Drippers near the plants are plugged |
Replace drippers, check filter and
clean |
|
Break in the dripper line |
Repair break using connector |
|
Run time is inadequate for plants |
Reset controller for more time |
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