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Sprinkler System Manual Start: Solenoid Buzz, No Pressure, One Head Seeps

Manual start: hear water draining from solenoids, no pressure, one head seeps.

Diagnosis

"Water draining" is likely solenoid buzz (normal). To test pressure: shut off main, unscrew a solenoid, turn main on. Stream from solenoid port = pressure OK, diaphragm bad. No stream = mainline blockage. Seeping head: if slight top seep, diaphragm bad. If heavy base leak, cracked nipple under head—replace nipple.

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