Valve & Solenoid Faults
Irrigation Valve and Solenoid Diagnostics
Not every water loss is a broken pipe. Stuck diaphragms, failed solenoids and worn valves waste water quietly. We separate control faults from line faults before anyone digs.
Symptoms we're called for
- A zone runs when the controller says it is off
- Water pools around a valve box
- Zones run weak or two zones run at once
- The pump short-cycles or pressure behaves oddly across the system
Property types
- Residential systems with standard solenoid valves
- Strata and commercial sites with valve manifolds
- Larger grounds with pump-fed systems
Methods used
- Manual and electrical operation checks of each valve
- Flow and pressure observation while zones cycle
- Isolation testing to separate valve loss from line loss
- Visual inspection of diaphragms, seats and wiring where accessible
Limitations, stated plainly
- We diagnose and document; electrical repairs are performed by qualified contractors
- Valves buried under hardscape may need access before full testing
What you receive
- Valve-by-valve findings
- Which component failed and how it was determined
- A repair list the contractor can quote from
Next steps
- Replace or service the identified components
- Re-test the affected zones
- Add the valve check to seasonal maintenance