Year: 2026

Banging or thumping when sprinkler zones start or stop can be related to rapid valve operation, pressure changes, or plumbing conditions.

A fault message on an irrigation controller often points to an electrical problem involving a solenoid, field wire, splice, or station output.

A wet irrigation valve box can come from drainage, a leaking valve, a bad fitting, or water entering from somewhere else. Learn what to look for.

Michigan spring weather can swing quickly. Learn what to consider before turning irrigation back on and why a careful startup matters.

A sprinkler head that drains briefly after shutdown may be at a low point. Continuous leaking can point to a valve that is not sealing.

Sprinklers watering pavement instead of turf may need adjustment, nozzle correction, head leveling, or a coverage redesign—not simply more runtime.