| Problem | Potential Cause | Solution |
| Electric valve does not operate properly |
1) Wrong valve size, flow too low
2) Valve diaphragm orifice is plugged 3) Solenoid faulty |
1) Replace with correct size
2) Clean or replace diaphragm 3) Check wiring, or replace solenoid |
| Battery operated controller does not operate properly | Check the battery, make sure the controller contact touches the battery | Replace battery or with your finger lift the battery clip upward |
| Pressure regulator leaking | Dirt inside the pressure regulator | Remove from line, remove the washer and wash with water or replace |
| Dripper or micro sprinkler has uneven or no flow | Line broken, filter clogged, dripper clogged or faulty, pressure too high or too low | Check drip line, clean or replace screen filter, replace or clean dripper or nozzle of micro sprinkler, check pressure regulator. |
| Dripper or micro sprinkler has uneven or no flow at the end of the drip line | Too many drippers on the drip line | Make sure that you did not exceed the recommended maximum flow of 200 GPH |
| Fittings separating from drip tubing or drip line |
1) Fittings improperly installed 2) Wrong fittings with use with your drip tubing |
1) Tubing is not far enough inside the compression fitting
2) Make sure you used the correct size fitting |
| Dripper or micro sprinkler popping out of drip tubing |
1) Pressure regulator is defective, drippers or micro sprinklers are installed improperly; faulty or worn punch 2) Pressure is to high |
1) Replace pressure regulator, check or replace drippers or micro sprinkler, plug hole with goof plug, replace or clean punch
2) Install pressure regulator or replace |
| Clogged drippers, what steps do you try | The use of a proper filter should avoid clogging problems, but if you do find clogged drippers, here is a step to try | While the water is on, hold your finger over the dripper outlet for a few seconds. This "back flushing" will usually work. |
| Clogged drippers at the end of the line | If many drippers are clogged, chances are there is a break in the line. Check your 1/2" poly tube | |
| No water flow from drippers or micro sprinklers | The use of a proper filter should avoid clogging problems, but if you do find clogged drippers, here is a step to try | Clean screen in faucet adapter or open the filter and clean the screen by washing with water |
| Drippers or micro sprinklers have calcium deposits (white color buildup) | Hard water | You can remove dripper or micro sprinkler from the line and soak for one hour in a chlorine solution |
| Plants appear stressed |
1) Drippers near the plants are plugged
2) Break in the drip tubing 3) Run time is inadequate for the plants |
1) Replace drippers, check filter and clean
2) Repair break using coupling 3) Adjust the controller program and add more time |
Maintenance
