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The diaphram on this pictular valve seem to go out a lot. I have to reaplace the diaphram at least one a season. Is this normal and if so is there any way that I can just order the diaphram for this valve and not have to buy the whole valve?

Thanks for the help.

The dighram usually sticks in the open position and this time it was stuck almost compleatly closed letting very little water out. Is there someting I can do to keep it from doing this?

I couldn't find just the diphram listed for parts. I have so many vale parts because I have had to purchase the whole thing, I'd probally just order the diphram.

We have muni water.

What would cause it to tear or have a hole in it? How can I tell? Should I just take it out next time and try cleaning it up and put it back in instead of just automaticaly replacing it with a new one and throwing the old one away?


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<br />ON this particular valve, the diaphragm should fail in the open position if it has a hole or a tear in it. In this case where you stated the valve failed in the closed position, or barely leaking any water, makes me believe it is clogged. Take out the solenoid and make sure all the passageways are not blocked with debris. BE CAREFUL, don't poke it too much, one of the holes has a diaphragm under it.


Do you have a well or is it municipal water?
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