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Posted by J.A. Michel on May 8, 2008, 5:00 pm
> Moved into an older home a couple years ago with an existing sprinkler
> system. It has never worked correctly and I am trying to get the
> system back into shape. Just replaced the backflow valves and got the
> system to partially work but can not leave the water and the timer
> on. It appears that one of the valves is stuck open or partially open
> which allows one of the stations to run even when the station is off.
> I know that I need to replace the station valve but I can't find the
> damn thing.
>
> The system has five stations and I have only been able to locate the
> controls for three of the stations. All five have been buried and
> there is no plot of where to locate them. The three that I have
> located were in different areas and not near the areas being
> serviced. I can only guess as to where the remaining two are. I am
> on a large cul-d-sac lot with the sprinkler covering the entire lot.
>
> Does anyone have a suggestion on how I can find the remaining two
> valves without destroying the entire yard in the process? I found the
> third valve when digging up and replacing one of the flower beds. Oh
> yes, the damn power cord for the system is also buried under the
> patio.
>
> PS: Had the same problems with the sewer clean out and the main water
> line coming into the house. Paid a very high price for the plumber to
> find those under emergency conditions.
Follow the water pipes that exit the house
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