Sprinkler Water Shut Off Valve Leaking

Start by trying to gently tighten it up and see if that helps.

Sprinkler water shut off valve leaking.

Sprinkler school so your sprinkler system is off but your sprinklers are still leaking water. Remove the old washer and slide on the new one. The two most likely culprits are a leaking valve or low head drainage. A leaky valve typically arises due to a blockage in the mechanism that runs the valve.

Sprinkler valve leaks are generally due to one of two reasons. If the fixture never froze then either wear vibration or a dried seal is the culprit. If the leaks happen directly after running the sprinkler system and do not occur all the time then this normal drainage is likely the cause. Twist out the low voltage solenoid valve then wait for excess water to drain out.

After each run of your sprinkler system there is low head drainage or excess water that is still draining from the pipes after the water is switched off. Reinstall the packing nut tighten lightly with a wrench don t over tighten at this or any other point and reattach the handle. You have a threaded fitting that leaks. Next remove the handle from the stem and then loosen and remove the packing nut.

Unscrew the bonnet from the top of the valve using a phillips screwdriver. A blockage could also be an indication that the valve is worn out and requires replacement. If not then take it apart and determine how it is supposed to seal. Pack valve box with dry rags to absorb water.

Like any faucet in your home they can leak. Shut off the water to the sprinkler system. First shut off the water to the leaking water valve.