Irrigation system runs then shuts off, then runs and shuts off

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xnmmi77

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Hello all!
Each section in my 4 zone system shuts off after almost 1 minute after popping up, then, drops and cycles back up again. All 4 zones do this for the time set to cycle. I changed out all 4 valves with new ones and replaced the entire length of wire. I found that the 500ma fuse in my controller was blown, I replaced that. The problem is still here. What next a new controller? (system is 15 y/o this summer, btw.)
Thanks in advance.
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well, this is an active forum- i tried what another dead site said to do, remove the wire from each solenoid and run the system, no change, disconnected all 4 one at a time and the system still shut down and then recycled and started up again...on the way to get a new controller. maybe that will work. thanks for all the input form the 39 readers...
 

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Not much info was given.

The Model number of the controller would be nice.
 

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I think you got your money's worth out of this site, so far.

You want free info? don't push and be respectful.

You want quicker results? hire a landscape contractor. Or try a new timer.
 

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I don't think it is the controller at all. I believe it is your pump tripping an automatic overload. After about a minute it will reset and try again. Does your pump system use a pressure tank or is it hooked to the sprinkler controller?
 

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I think you got your money's worth out of this site, so far.

You want free info? don't push and be respectful.

You want quicker results? hire a landscape contractor. Or try a new timer.
Wow, even me, a New Yorker, missed his sarcastic remark. I thought people in SoCal are mellow. He must be a transplant from NY.
 

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did you check the voltage going to any of the solenoids when this happens? Do you have a well feeding this as valveman implies, or do you have "Public Water"? I almost wrote pubic water; oops I did.
 

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Wow, even me, a New Yorker, missed his sarcastic remark. I thought people in SoCal are mellow. He must be a transplant from NY.


I would be pissed too if I replaced 4 valves and my shit still don't work. I would have wanted to know why the Fuse Blew, Not just start replacing parts.

The OP should have stopped by sooner.
 

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I would be pissed too if I replaced 4 valves and my shit still don't work. I would have wanted to know why the Fuse Blew, Not just start replacing parts.

The OP should have stopped by sooner.
There are troubleshooters and there are shot gunners. I deal with both every day on the phone during my part time tech support job.
 

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Wow, even me, a New Yorker, missed his sarcastic remark. I thought people in SoCal are mellow. He must be a transplant from NY.

You are missing the point. The guy is looking for free info, STAT. He even said so: WTF (my guess), 39 readers, in 3 hours can't give me the information I'M ENTITLED FOR?

Nothing to do with NY or CA - or even Iowa. But everything to do with being impatient, disrespectful and ungrateful.

This guy should hire a gardener and pay if he can't do it himself.
 

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And people in SoCal are mellow. You should see them move out of the way in police car chases. So casually.
 
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Chances are there is no pump on this guy's sprinkler system.

Very basic, 4 zone system. Probably in a small residential garden.
 

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I'm sure the OP is long gone. There is no point in guessing at it since the OP failed to provide enough details.
 
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