Toro EL-6+ Controller Shows Power but No Zones Run

Diagnosing a Toro EL-6+ System That Won't Activate Any Zone

A 15-year-old Toro system shows power on the controller, but no sprinklers run. A kiddie pool was left over a head, but that's unrelated.

Main water valve: Ensure the main irrigation shutoff is fully open.
Controller output: Use a multimeter to verify 22–26 VAC between common and each station terminal when the zone is active.
Master valve: If the system has a master valve, confirm it's operating (see article 5178).

If the controller outputs voltage but valves don't open, check valve solenoids and wiring. If no voltage, the controller may be faulty.

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