The solenoid is the electrical component mounted on an irrigation valve. When the controller energizes a station, the solenoid helps the valve open. A failed solenoid can make an otherwise healthy valve appear completely dead.
Common solenoid symptoms
- One zone does not run from the controller
- The valve operates manually but not electrically
- The controller reports a station fault
- The solenoid is physically damaged or has deteriorated wiring
A dead zone is not automatically a bad solenoid
The same symptom can be caused by a broken station wire, bad splice, controller output problem, common-wire fault, or mechanical valve problem. Diagnosis should test the circuit rather than simply replacing parts.
Can a solenoid be replaced without replacing the valve?
Often, yes. When the valve body and internal components are serviceable and the correct replacement is available, replacing the solenoid alone can be a practical repair.
Valve and solenoid troubleshooting
Bloomfield Hills Irrigation diagnoses solenoids, valves, field wiring, buried valve locations, and controller issues throughout the Bloomfield Hills area. Call or text (248) 970-0700.
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