mrfixit: unplugged everything, all power, wiring, back-up 9v battery, let it sit a while; reinstalled with same results. Wet_Boots, tried your suggestion and all the zones run when connected directly to transformer power. I took a quick look on ebay and found the same unit new for only $25; I'm a firm believer you get what you pay for, I wonder if these Jr. Max units are low quality? I only have three zones, hate to buy a more expensive unit, most of which are equipped to run many zones. Thanks ...
Okay, Irritrol customer service said the transformer is definately bad, so I went to Radio Shack for an appropriate replacement. Get it wired up, same thing, no joy. Did a hard reset, nothing. Atleast Radio Shack let me return the transformer after cutting the supplied pigtail end off. I'm starting to think the entire control unit is bad????
Greetings, My Irritrol Jr Max four zone controller isn't working. The control panel is flashing 24v; I've double checked all circuit wiring. Testing with a voltmeter shows 17.xx volts without a load, and the class 2 transformer shows a rated output of 24 volts. I can get one of the zones to run in manual mode sometimes, but there is no ryhme or reason as to when it will or won't run. When the zone runs, the circuit also shows the same 17.xx volts. I've also tried resetting via the electronic fus...
