Random intermittently watering

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12330barryknoll
 Updated at 2024-10-10 01:51:03 UTC
Topic: Troubleshooting
Seems like my system has a mind of its own.  It'll water on time for a few weeks then stop then water again. 
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liyi
Updated at 2024-10-11 08:11:28 UTC
Dear customer,
  1. Could you please check the wires to see if they are loose or disconnected from the socket?
  2. To check if the controller is functioning correctly, use a multimeter in AC voltage mode to measure the voltage between the common wire and the zone wire when the zone is activated. The voltage should usually range between 24V and 28V.
  3. You may also need to check for short or open zones. You can use a multimeter to measure the resistance between the standard wire and each zone. Please make sure to disconnect the wires from the socket before measuring. A regular reading is around 30 ohms. If the reading is less than 10 ohms, there may be a short circuit in the solenoid. If it is greater than 80 ohms, there may be an open circuit.
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Netro Support