What is a PGA valve?

What is a PGA valve?

Plastic globe and angle valves. Built for high-end residential and light commercial applications, Rain Bird® PGA series valves are the toughest, most reliable valves in their class. These long-lasting, easy-to-service valves are proven to perform at the highest level, even under harsh temperatures and intense pressure.

How do I stop my sprinklers from water hammering?

Fixing Water Hammer:

1. The easiest method to fix water hammer is to lower the water pressure for your entire irrigation system.
2. If you have an automatic system, you may be able to rid water hammer by simply changing the order in which the valves operate.
3. Try a water hammer arrestor.
4. The valve may be too small.

Should my sprinkler valves be on or off?

Make sure the sprinkler valve is closed, unless it’s the valve farthest from the main water source. You’ll want to leave this valve open and remove the sprinkler nozzle to allow air to escape when you turn on the water.

How do you know if a sprinkler solenoid is bad?

Signs that Your Sprinkler Valve Solenoid is Bad

1. Never-ending water: The valve solenoid may get stuck open, allowing all or a trickle of water through at all times.
2. Water leaks: High pressure from a broken solenoid can put a lot of stress on your sprinkler system and burst small or large leaks throughout it.

How do I know if my sprinkler valve is bad?

Signs You Have a Problem

1. The Water Won’t Shut Off. If you have this problem, it’s very likely the solenoid.
2. Low or Uneven Water Pressure. The solenoid controls the water pressure.
3. Water Leaks. There are many points in a sprinkler system that can leak.
4. Current Testing.
5. Valve Inspection.
6. Parts Replacement.

Why is my Rainbird not working?

Circuit breaker/fuse – Check the condition of the circuit breaker or fuse, if it has been blown the most likely reason is a field wiring short. An Electromechanical controller will stop on the station that caused the problem. Reset the controller to its rest position and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

How long do sprinkler valves last?

One of the components that you may need to replace regularly are the wires, often due to improper installation and corrosion. Valves will give you 10 to 15 years of service, while controllers 5 to 10 years.

How do I turn on my Rain Bird Sprinkler System after winter?

How Do I Turn Our Rainbird Back on if I Had it Winterized?

1. Turn on the main water supply for the sprinkler system.
2. Open the ball or gate valve all the way once you hear the water rushing through the pipe.
3. Press the “Manual” start button on the Rainbird controller.

Why do sprinklers hammer?

Water hammer can occur when you are opening or closing valves, or starting or stopping pumps. It’s the shock wave created by a surge of water, moving in empty pipes at a velocity of up to 5 feet per second, that stops abruptly inside the system. It’s like a bus driving at full speed into a wall.