skip to main content

Sprinkler station pulsating - won't shut off

14 years ago

Hello!

I have three stations in my backyard. Two work fine, but the third (Rainbird - sorry don't have a model #) has begun pulsating water through the sprinkler heads rather than spray. The only way that I can turn it off is to turn off the main vein of my landscaping irrigation. Attempting to do it at the station or using the timer control panel is useless. I opened it up hoping to find a diaphragm that I could replace, but the only thing inside the cap is a washer. Could this be a solenoid issue? This station is less than a year old and worked fine all last season.

Thanks in advance!

sleepydad

Sort by:Oldest

Comment (1)

lehua49
14 years ago
Hi Sleepy,

JMHO, I would first try replacing the solenoid. The valve, from your description is opening and closing the valve. Check all the connection for that valve. A wire might be slightly loose or the contact not quite solid. If that does not help replace the valve. The gate might be broken (Manufacturer's defect). Sneezy. Aloha
Related Professionals
River Forest Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Brooklyn Center Landscape Architects & Landscape Designers · Tempe Landscape Contractors · Cliffside Park Landscape Contractors · Dudley Landscape Contractors · Mason Landscape Contractors · Placerville Landscape Contractors · Porterville Landscape Contractors · Rio Linda Landscape Contractors · San Bruno Landscape Contractors · Vacaville Landscape Contractors · 07920 Landscape Contractors · Camp Springs Landscape Contractors · Palm Springs Solar Energy Systems · Riverside Solar Energy Systems

Related Stories

REMODELING GUIDES You Won't Believe What These Homeowners Found in Their Walls

By Mitchell Parker

From the banal to the downright bizarre, these uncovered artifacts may get you wondering what may be hidden in your own home

LAUNDRY ROOMS Clever Ways to Hide a Laundry Station

By Toronto Interior Design Group

When you don’t have a whole room to devote to the wash, use these solutions to tuck the machines out of view

SHOP HOUZZ Houzz Products: Set Up Your Dream Coffee Station

Wouldn’t it be nice to have your own café that never closes? With these tools and accessories from the Houzz Products section, you can

KITCHEN DESIGN Have Your Open Kitchen and Close It Off Too

By Jennifer Ott Design

Get the best of both worlds with a kitchen that can hide or be in plain sight, thanks to doors, curtains and savvy design

PETS 15 Doggone-Good Tips for a Pet Washing Station

By Becky Harris

Turn a dreaded chore into an easier task with a handheld sprayer, an elevated sink or even a dedicated doggie tub

MOVING 10 Rooms That Show You Don’t Need to Move to Get More Space

Daydreaming about moving or expanding but not sure if it’s practical right now? Consider these alternatives

KITCHEN DESIGN Trend Alert: Swinging Doors Can't Miss for Convenience

By Amber Hopman

Create accessibility and elegance in one fell swoop with a swinging door modernized for today's homes

LIFE How to Prepare Your House for Emergencies

By Laura Gaskill

Knock on wood you won't have any big mishaps at home, but it's important to be ready. Our checklist can help

KITCHEN WORKBOOK 4 Steps to Get Ready for Kitchen Construction

By KitchenLab Interiors

Keep your project running smoothly from day one by following these guidelines

KITCHEN DESIGN Wake Up Your Kitchen With a Deluxe Coffee Center

By The Sky is the Limit Design

Get all the ingredients for the perfect morning jump-start with a station dedicated to your cup of joe

Sponsored

More Discussions

Bower's Vine Leaves Limping

9

Renovating drip system-a question for those with experience

12

What threads does the Orbit B-hyve XD with 4 outputs have?

0

Your experinces with expandable garden hoses

0

Fertilizer injector on siphon valve turned to drip irrigation

1