Rain Bird ESP-6 Outdoor: Blank Screen After Rain Exposure

Symptom: Dead Controller After Possible Water Intrusion

After rewiring a zone with new wire (which worked), the ESP-6 shows blank screen. Controller door may have been left open during rain.

Rain may have damaged the board. Also, a shorted solenoid on any zone can take out the controller. Test all solenoids (20–60 Ω) or replace them.

Good decision. When new unit arrives, install surge protector on 120 V line and consider a low-voltage suppressor on common wire.

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