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Changed the Solenoids and only 1 out 3 works

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rxjohn

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Tuesday, June 29th 2010, 7:55pm

Changed the Solenoids and only 1 out 3 works

Hello,

I have 9 spray zones and 3 zones do not work using the control panel. I can turn on the sprinklers manually by flipping the lever by the valve. I decided to swap out the solenoids - Weathermatic S20P solenoids... and made sure wires were getting electricity. Shocked myself several times while doing this. Once solenoids were swapped out, only 1 of the 3 zones is operational using the control panel. I'm stumped. What should I try next?

Thanks in advance.

John

Wet_Boots

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Tuesday, June 29th 2010, 9:25pm

test the wiring for resistance - just because you 'felt' voltage does not mean you have good continuity

rxjohn

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Tuesday, June 29th 2010, 9:45pm

Quoted from "Wet_Boots"

test the wiring for resistance - just because you 'felt' voltage does not mean you have good continuity
I actually used the voltage meter to check. It looked like current was flowing well.

Wet_Boots

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Wednesday, June 30th 2010, 8:48am

Voltage doesn't mean anything except that there is some continuity. "Some" is not good enough - resistance testing will show what you have for continuity.

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Of course you can swap solenoids around, and bring one directly to the controller to see if it will actuate, but pros exercise due diligence and perform needed electrical testing.

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