Overview of my system: The worst. Parts of the system go back years, others new. Rachio Gen 2 In the 4 years I have owned this house I have had to work on most stations, replace electrical and tunnel 6 feet under concrete. But I generally have a functional system that I improve every year by a l…

@molarface - manually activate the master valve and zone one using the bleed screw or solenoid which ever is used for that model of valve. Let’s check to make sure the line isn’t clogged between zone two and zone one. If no water comes out of zone one, then open zone two manually to make sure ther…

Can you manually turn on this zone at the valve?

[image] molarface: I don’t want to dig up valves in 105 ish heat. (But I will) Are your valves buried? Not contained in a box of some sort? Ideally, you should have some way to get to them without digging, for testing, repairing, etc. Being able to activate valves without relying on power is …

Thanks all, I worked this week (I’m semi retired, work when someone needs help) so haven’t tried anything yet. Yeah, there’s a box, and yeah, it’s buried. Don’t know the age of the valve but dirt has made it’s way into the box and packed tight around the box. I have attempted my best archeologist i…

[image] molarface: I think an Orbit solenoid should work so I’ll try that first. Most solenoids are interchangeable.

Valve? Selenoid? Something else?

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Most solenoids are interchangeable.