This happens when the sprinklers are ON and goes on for a minute after the sprinklers go off. Should I replace the whole valve or do I need to check the diaphram or solenoid head? In addition to leaking, I have noticed a more potential problem - water hammer. As soon as the sprinkler goes off, I hear this loud banging noise from the pipes underground. Water pressure is fine ~ 50. My guess is air inside the pipes is causing this. Is this because of faulty valve which is leaking?Also, any difference between the valves that are sold in Lowe's and Home Depot to that of commercial valve? My lawn guy says commercial valves last a long time.
I have been given the equivalent line from our water application whilst the stress valve broke and blew up our water softener it rather is the 1st element on the line from their tension regulator. luckily, it has a life-time insurance yet their plumber instructed me that it extremely was once the accountability city on the grounds that of the stress regulator which they admitted to being at fault whilst they replaced it.
The water hammer is due to the sudden closure of the control valve. They don't turn off slowly. The sudden shutoff of the valve causes the inertia of the water to slam against the end of the sprinkler pipe. You can device from a well stocked hardware store to place in you water line to reduce or eliminate the hammer. As for the leaking problem, I disassembled the control valve and found the diaphragm out of position. On mine, there is a very, very small key on the diaphragm that aligns it with the case. Also check for debris in the solenoid valve seat and anywhere else in the valve. I can't address commercial vs residential valves other than if the valves are brass, they are more durable.
