SPRINKLER TALK FORUM - You Got Questions, We've Got Answers

I moved into my house and the sprinkler system never worked. The thing is, the previous owner personally showed me the sprinkler system, and IT WORKED. This was just 1 week before i moved in. After I moved in, CANNOT get it working!



I replaced the Orbit controller with a new one. I bought 3 new Solenoids and connected them. Got new Wire Caps. The wires from the controller to the valves look a bit old, but should still work, don't look fried or anything like that.



I am at odds on what to do next. I am so confused. The water valve is right there by the controller and the valves, and it's opened.



I turn on the controller on Manual, and the controller goes through all the motions, tells me that the zones are being irrigated, the minutes count down, etc... When I change zones (or values) I hear the Solenoid "click" (which I guess it's good). One of the Solenoids makes a buzzing noise when clicked, but if I gently tap on it the buzzing goes away. Still, doesn't irrigate.



Anyone? Pleeeeeeasssee...

How do i manually operate it??



I think the water IS on.



Sorry, this is my first time dealing with this =)