My sprinkler keeps blowing fuse. How do I find out why and fix the problem? How do I check for the problem?

Question

My sprinkler keeps blowing fuse. How do I find out why and fix the problem? How do I check for the problem?

Answer 1

Best thing to do is find a reputable electrician in your area and let him solve your problem, before your house burns down.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

when is it blowing the fuse?

just when the timer is plugged in and none of the zones are running?

or do they blow once the timer turns on a specific zone.

bad solenoids, valves, or wire connections will often blow a fuse.

if the timer just blows fuses when it its plugged in,

unhook all wires except for the power wires (AC 1 and AC2)

if it still blows the fuse, then either your power wire going to the timer is touching somewhere, or if that is okay, the timer needs to be replaced.

if the fuse blows on a certain zone, you may need a wire locator or the help of a professional to find the problem.

you need to find the valves and check for power at the valve that is blowing the fuse,

if power, replace the solenoid and maybe the valve if the solenoid does not fix the problem.

if no power, you have a short and will need a locator to track down the wiring problem.

good luck and hope this helps

Answer 4

It is short circuiting. Look for two wires that are touching that should not be. If you can not find this then get an electrician.