Toro Controller Blows Fuse Intermittently – Locate Valves with Wire Tracer

1.5A fuse blows randomly after zone 6. Common wire test isolated issue. Need to find backyard valves.

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Wire tracer (valve locator): connects to controller field wire, handheld wand detects signal. Loud at solenoid. Rent from irrigation supply.

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