Sprinkler Water Shut Off Valve Leaking

If the fixture never froze then either wear vibration or a dried seal is the culprit.

Sprinkler water shut off valve leaking.

A leaky valve typically arises due to a blockage in the mechanism that runs the valve. Like any faucet in your home they can leak. Shut off the water to the sprinkler system. Each valve in your sprinkler is like a faucet which shuts off and turns on water flow.

Remove lid from valve box and clean out mud from inside of box with hand trowel. Sprinkler valve leaks are generally due to one of two reasons. Pack valve box with dry rags to absorb water. Sprinklers leaking after system is turned off.

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. Twist out the low voltage solenoid valve then wait for excess water to drain out. Remove the old washer and slide on the new one. If not then take it apart and determine how it is supposed to seal.

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. Next remove the handle from the stem and then loosen and remove the packing nut. You have a threaded fitting that leaks. Reinstall the packing nut tighten lightly with a wrench don t over tighten at this or any other point and reattach the handle.

Sprinkler school so your sprinkler system is off but your sprinklers are still leaking water. Unscrew the bonnet from the top of the valve using a phillips screwdriver. The two most likely culprits are a leaking valve or low head drainage.