r/Irrigation • u/Lost-Assignment1737 • 16h ago

Sprinkler System Help

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u/MaverickFischer 16h ago

You're going to have to put a multi-meter on it and do some testing. Here is a Hunter Video for reference: https://youtu.be/23-SedZZiNA?si=WDQkRHq2LrsbLBso

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u/Alarming-Car-8654 Irrigator 16h ago

Help yourself first by buying a decent hunter controller. Orbit is bad, and you're riding an ancient model.

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u/senorgarcia Contractor, Licensed, Texas 5h ago

It may not be the controller. While I don't disagree that OP should ditch that thing, that may not solve the problem.

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u/senorgarcia Contractor, Licensed, Texas 5h ago

You need a multimeter and to test the resistance between each valve wire and the common wire. If you get no resistance, the wire is cut. Also, you should check the power of each valve terminal. Turn on zone number 1, touch your leads to the common and the #1 terminal. If you're not getting 24v it's the controller. If you're getting resistance AND proper voltage, you might need to call a pro.