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Posted by Mikepier on May 4, 2007, 2:02 pm
>
> >Yesterday I turned on my sprinkler system for the first time to test
> >it out. This morning I noticed one of my pop up heads was oozing out
> >water. When I checked the sprinkler valve, I could hear water going
> >through it. I shut off the main and the water stopped running, so
> >obviously the valve is not closing. I believe the valve is made by
> >KIT ? Any ideas where to start? I can take off the solenoid valve and
> >I see what looks like a plunger with a spring, but not sure what the
> >problem could be.
>
> How old are the valves? Did you have a freeze this past winter?
>
> The rubber diaphragm(sp) becomes weak over time and water leaks into
> the zone. You should be able to find a kit to rebuild the valve or
> just replace it.
> --
> Oren
>
> ..through the use of electrical or duct tape, achieve the configuration in the
photo..
I don't know how old the valve is. Also the valve is made by HIT.
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