Thank you for posting this video showing the "no cut" method. My old Lawn Genie valve was leaking and running nonstop - couldn't turn it off at the control panel - so I shut the water to the property off and went to the hardware store. I found a replacement $22 Lawn Genie valve (which was cheaper than buying the "innards" individually) and off back home to follow the steps outlined in your video. Bingo! It did the trick for this single 73 yr old woman (if I can do it, everyone can!) who avoided paying some guy $250 to resolve the issue. Yes, please, post like this!
Thanks for watching! Yes, the WiFi timer has changed my life. To be able to start and stop the stations without running back and forth to the garage has been clutch.
Replacement parts are available for many major brands, but buying the entire valve means you have all the parts not knowing which one(s) you might need in the future. Me, I simply buy an extra diaphragm and solenoid which are much cheaper and if the valve/ tops end up cracking, then I simply buy a new valve if that ever happens. Either way you cannot go wrong.
If you’ve got a cracked lower valve, it’s probably a good time to replace the whole thing. However, you may be able to fill the crack with super glue or epoxy. Just depends on the leak. Good luck!👍🏻
@@averagejoesjimshomeprojects it’s leaking a lot from the bottom part of the valve when I turn it on. I was hoping to just replace the diaphragm but sounds like I have to replace the valve.
Hi! Those are Rainbird valves. You can buy them at Rainbird.com in their online store. I have found that other brand valves can also be repaired in the same way as long as the replacement top is the same model as the bottom. Happy fixing and good fortune in your repair!
Thank you for posting this video showing the "no cut" method. My old Lawn Genie valve was leaking and running nonstop - couldn't turn it off at the control panel - so I shut the water to the property off and went to the hardware store. I found a replacement $22 Lawn Genie valve (which was cheaper than buying the "innards" individually) and off back home to follow the steps outlined in your video. Bingo! It did the trick for this single 73 yr old woman (if I can do it, everyone can!) who avoided paying some guy $250 to resolve the issue. Yes, please, post like this!
I’m so glad this episode was helpful. I truly love hearing about others and their successful home projects. Thank you for commenting!
Thanks for this brilliant idea. It saved me a lot of work.
Genius… hopefully I can find the same valve that is faulty!! This is so much better than cutting the pipe!!! Thank you!!
Thank so much , we finished successfully. Great video.
That’s great! Glad the episode was helpful!
Too simple.. I don't remember what kind of valves I have though, Rain bird or Orbit. WiFi timer looks awesome!
Thanks for watching! Yes, the WiFi timer has changed my life. To be able to start and stop the stations without running back and forth to the garage has been clutch.
Do you need to shut off the main water line before you remove those top parts ?
@@kimsdragonfruitparadise oh yes.
Replacement parts are available for many major brands, but buying the entire valve means you have all the parts not knowing which one(s) you might need in the future.
Me, I simply buy an extra diaphragm and solenoid which are much cheaper and if the valve/ tops end up cracking, then I simply buy a new valve if that ever happens.
Either way you cannot go wrong.
smart! The rub is finding the exact valve that went bad.
So true! Process of elimination is sometimes very tedious!
How do you know when you need to cut and replace the whole part?
If you’ve got a cracked lower valve, it’s probably a good time to replace the whole thing. However, you may be able to fill the crack with super glue or epoxy. Just depends on the leak. Good luck!👍🏻
@@averagejoesjimshomeprojects it’s leaking a lot from the bottom part of the valve when I turn it on. I was hoping to just replace the diaphragm but sounds like I have to replace the valve.
@@Los714 Bummer. Doesn’t sound good. It just might be time to replace. Sometimes that’s the way it goes 🤷🏽♂️. Best of luck to you!
Where do you find those valves?
Hi! Those are Rainbird valves. You can buy them at Rainbird.com in their online store. I have found that other brand valves can also be repaired in the same way as long as the replacement top is the same model as the bottom. Happy fixing and good fortune in your repair!
CRISS Cross your screw tightening pattern or you will certainly get a leak !
Excellent advice! By tightening your screws like mentioned here 👆🏼you stand a better chance of a tight fit.
So, why don't they sell just the parts that wear out? Oh....$$$$$$$
They do at a local irrigation supply house near you. You can buy the diaphragms and selenide valves, which are usually the only 2 wear items.
They do, but they are about the same price as a whole new valve.