Thanks for the reply. Option 3 is not possible as it seems like it has not been screwed back on fully. Some debris must have got caught in the threads (I guess that must have been the original problem). So even after I disassmebled and cleaned everything out and reassmbled it still runs (without the solenoid activating as I still have not connected up the timer). I guess I will try option 1 follwoed by option 2.
Hello everyone ā new to the forum. Iām in the process of a yard remodel which involved moving the control valves to a new location. In order to pressure test each of the branches I decided to cap each line after the control valve and use the bleed screw to manually pressurize the system. One of them would not turn off and I did not realize the correct procedure which was to open the valve and clean any debris on or around the diaphragm ā I just tightened it further and ended up breaking the head...