Diagnose Irrigation Problems

SYMPTOM	CAUSE	SOLUTION
My pump comes on when the system is not on.	Faulty check valve at pump. Leak in main line/solenoid valve.	Replace check valve/Repair main line/Repair solenoid valve.
Water leaks constantly from various heads.	Faulty solenoid valve.	Repair solenoid valve.
My timer won't hold its program after a power outage.	Battery/Timer is faulty.	Replace battery/replace timer.
Sprinkler heads out of adjustment.	Sprinkler head cracked/damaged/too deep.	Readjust/replace/raise sprinkler head.
My pump makes loud/unusual noise when running.	Bearings in motor are bad or debris in impeller of pump.	Check and Replace/Repair pump.
When it rains my system won't shut off.	Rain sensor damaged/bypassed.	Replace/ activate rain sensor.
Unusually high water bill.	Leaky solenoid valve/leak in pipes/water hose left on/timer program issues.	Locate and repair solenoid valve/repair leaky pipe/turn off water hose/Re-program timer.
Sprinkler heads clogged/not rotating or won't pop up.	Sandy/corrosive water from pump.	Install filter to remove debris from motor/Replace faulty heads.
Sprinklers not covering lawn area like original installation.	Heads too low/not rotating or new landscape blocking water spray.	Raise/Replace/Move heads. Add new sprinkler heads or relocate landscaping.
Water stains on house or walkways.	Iron from well water.	Move away from house and redesign system.
System won't come on.	Rain sensor active/pump not working/backflow or meter turned off.	Deactivate sensor/repair pump/open backflow and water meter.
Timer display power off.	Fuse blown in timer/no electricity to the system.	Replace fuse and check breaker or ground fault on plug.
System comes on at strange times.	Check B program may have erroneous information.	Clear everything out of all programs except A.
Multiple zones come on at once.	Solenoid valve stuck open/Bad timer or wiring problem.	Locate and flush valve/replace timer or wiring problem.
One or more zones don't come on.	Broken solenoid valve/timer or wiring damage.	Locate/repair solenoid valve. Locate /Repair wiring or timer.
Low pressure on only one zone.	Broken solenoid valve/Broken pipe or head.	Locate/repair or replace solenoid valve or fixture.

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