I had Cable TV installed a few weeks ago.
Someone came out and painted lines all over my front and side yard.
Now two weeks after, I notice the back yard sprinkler system is not
working.
The system comes on early in the AM and with all the rain the past
month we just have not needed the water. I was up early the other day
and noticed the back zone not working.

I have three zones, two in the front and one in the back yard. The 3
valves are all located in the front yard side by side.
I can think of no other reason for the back yard to stop working other
then a line being cut by the cable co. It is possible that they were
able to cut just one zone? It would seem like all the wireing is
together and that isn't possible.

I was able to manually turn on the valve for the back zone and
everything worked just fine.

The sprinker system came with the house and I am without a clue as to
how they are laid and wired.

All hellpful Suggestions are welcomed.
All flames are fwd to my Mother In Law at the rest home.
she has nothing else to do other then play bingo and trace fake
headers.

MY

Cherry Darling wrote:


All hellpful Suggestions are welcomed.
All flames are fwd to my Mother In Law at the rest home.
she has nothing else to do other then play bingo and trace fake
headers.


I got something for you to 'feed' to your mil...

It's always possible that a valve simply died. Coincidences do occur. If
you're handy then put a voltmeter on the valve and turn it on via the
control. If there's no signal then the connection has been lost. It could
be anywhere along the circuit. At the control, near the valve or because
someone cut it.


"Cherry Darling" wrote in message
...
I had Cable TV installed a few weeks ago.
Someone came out and painted lines all over my front and side yard.
Now two weeks after, I notice the back yard sprinkler system is not
working.
The system comes on early in the AM and with all the rain the past
month we just have not needed the water. I was up early the other day
and noticed the back zone not working.

I have three zones, two in the front and one in the back yard. The 3
valves are all located in the front yard side by side.
I can think of no other reason for the back yard to stop working other
then a line being cut by the cable co. It is possible that they were
able to cut just one zone? It would seem like all the wireing is
together and that isn't possible.

I was able to manually turn on the valve for the back zone and
everything worked just fine.

The sprinker system came with the house and I am without a clue as to
how they are laid and wired.

All hellpful Suggestions are welcomed.
All flames are fwd to my Mother In Law at the rest home.
she has nothing else to do other then play bingo and trace fake
headers.

MY

wkearney99,

thank you for the response.
I have a volt-ohm meter.
Using it is a different matter.
If you can help me just a bit more.....
I should be getting a voltage increase when the timer switches to the
"failed" valve? It should be low voltage, right, lest then 12 or so?

The wires all seem to be together, like maybe 6 copper strands,
wrapped in plastic, then all 6 wrapped into 1 wire. It this how it is
usually ran between the Timer box and the valves? If so the likely
hood of them just cutter 1 wire of the 6 seems low. If wires are ran
everywhere then I guess it is possible. What do you think?

MY

Thanks again for the advice.


On Tue, 19 Jul 2005 09:39:23 -0400, "wkearney99"
wrote:


It's always possible that a valve simply died. Coincidences do occur. If
you're handy then put a voltmeter on the valve and turn it on via the
control. If there's no signal then the connection has been lost. It could
be anywhere along the circuit. At the control, near the valve or because
someone cut it.


"Cherry Darling" wrote in message
.. .
I had Cable TV installed a few weeks ago.
Someone came out and painted lines all over my front and side yard.
Now two weeks after, I notice the back yard sprinkler system is not
working.
The system comes on early in the AM and with all the rain the past
month we just have not needed the water. I was up early the other day
and noticed the back zone not working.

I have three zones, two in the front and one in the back yard. The 3
valves are all located in the front yard side by side.
I can think of no other reason for the back yard to stop working other
then a line being cut by the cable co. It is possible that they were
able to cut just one zone? It would seem like all the wireing is
together and that isn't possible.

I was able to manually turn on the valve for the back zone and
everything worked just fine.

The sprinker system came with the house and I am without a clue as to
how they are laid and wired.

All hellpful Suggestions are welcomed.
All flames are fwd to my Mother In Law at the rest home.
she has nothing else to do other then play bingo and trace fake
headers.

MY

You rock. I'm sure she'd be greatful, and you'd save lots on the
birth control.
You know what 86 yo trim is like don't you.
Of course you do. Duhhh.
Well, for everyone else, the answer is " DEPENDS."

Sorry for those easily offended. And I've sworn never to feed the
trolls.


On Mon, 18 Jul 2005 22:42:23 -0700, G Henslee
wrote:

Cherry Darling wrote:


All hellpful Suggestions are welcomed.
All flames are fwd to my Mother In Law at the rest home.
she has nothing else to do other then play bingo and trace fake
headers.


I got something for you to 'feed' to your mil...

The obvious comment here would be...

If you don't know where the wiring/plumbing is for your sprinkler system is,
how would the cable company know? Considering the size of the wiring, it
would be very easy to break a wire and not even know about it.

....and an even more obvious question is...

Did the cable company even do any digging on your property?

(Came late into the thread so forgive me if I missed something)

Cherry Darling wrote:
You rock. I'm sure she'd be greatful, and you'd save lots on the
birth control.


No problem. In fact I'm servicing your mother too. Plenty to go round.



Sorry for those easily offended. And I've sworn never to feed the
trolls.


You're a top posting 'jealous' weakling.

"Noozer" wrote in message
news:KadDe.275319$El.194375@pd7tw1no...
The obvious comment here would be...

If you don't know where the wiring/plumbing is for your sprinkler system
is, how would the cable company know? Considering the size of the wiring,
it would be very easy to break a wire and not even know about it.

...and an even more obvious question is...

Did the cable company even do any digging on your property?

(Came late into the thread so forgive me if I missed something)


Typically cable companies use subcontracted labor for installation work.,
Those guys come out with a cable loaded ditch witch and pretty much lay the
cable following whichever path uses the least amount of cable. They don't
follow easements in any fashion. So if the shortest path from your chosen
entry point to the box is diagonally across your entire back yard, that's
how they lay the cable.. Here they lay the cable around 6-8 inches deep, if
it's the same there I'd imagine it would be very easy for them to cut wiring
to a sprinkler valve.

I understand. Not bad, eh?
It is only to be expected that your little brother would only be able
to hold your attention for a short time before you had to finally try
a female, albeit one who could pose little threat ( my MIL if you
remember from your post where you said you had something for her.)
Having cut your teeth on that and stroking your ego, you were ready to
try a women.
You mom must be very proud.
Of course she may not know that you are ready to feed her next.


No problem. In fact I'm servicing your mother too. Plenty to go round.




I always like to try to guess what kind of person it is that starts
these flames and attacks. Age, education level, maturity, race, all of
that. Now I realize that responding to you doesn't make me an
ignorant person, just one easily baited and immature.

So, I deduct from you age based on the "your mama" attack. As well
as your intelligence.
The fact that you are knowlegeable about top post vs bottom post
means you spend a good deal of time on the net. The fact you support
bottom posting subtracts from your intelligence.

The fact that you call me "jealous" and there is no setup or reference
of this in our text......well that drops you a whole 10 IQ points.
The fact that you put jealous in "" takes off another 10.

The weakling comment leads me to believe you are projecting anger at
your impotence with your little brother and those whose picked on you
in school.



You're a top posting 'jealous' weakling.



All in all, I'd say, you have tried college, didn't manage to make it
through a quarter or two if that. You are in a Tech school, but only
occasionally, yet you feel that you will be superior to those you are
around now when you finish school.
You work in a low paying manual labor job, but nothing cool or manly.
You probably stock or sweep floor or work in a plant nursery.
You live in your mom's basement.
You think you have a girlfriend but it is only one sided, she doesn't
know you live.
You play Yu-Gi-Oh and have a weight problem because you eat when you
are under stress.


Tell me. I nailed it, didn't I?

Just give me a hint. I'm right on it.
Write back soon. I'll check again around 10.
Maybe you could try me after you mom.

G

Cherry Darling wrote:

cut

You're not only a stupid **** with too much time on your hands, you're
boring as hell and un-original...

I nailed the hell out of it.
But don't give me all the credit.
My father did his PhD work with pediaphiles
and he gave me your PROFILE right off the back.
Stay careful, just keep putting it to YOUR brother and Your Mother
only and you could get away with it for years.
My dad gets paid a lot of money for his work, so you were
unhooded by the best.

Now, I am a ****.....yes indeed.
Too much time on my hands?......Anlother possibility.
Boring as hell and un-original? After years of sodimizing your
brother, baby I would rock your world.
There is no comparison between buggering a young boy and
riding my highway.
So, if you want to get on your little moped and come over,
or borrow your moms car, I have some sugar walls for you.

Also, I feel we know each other ( well, I know you much better then
you know me,) but I'd be happy to talk via email or phone even.
If MOM lets you have a phone in the basement.

MY



Cherry Darling wrote:

cut

You're not only a stupid **** with too much time on your hands, you're
boring as hell and un-original...

Cherry Darling wrote:
I nailed the hell out of it.

clipped like your brain stem.

Chase the ball mutt. Here ya go, fetch!

On Thu, 21 Jul 2005 06:54:17 -0700, G Henslee
wrote:

Cherry Darling wrote:
I nailed the hell out of it.

clipped like your brain stem.

Chase the ball mutt. Here ya go, fetch!


Curious how brave posters are using a nome de plume.....
Acts of creation are ordinarily reserved for gods and poets. To plant a pine, one need only own a shovel.
-- Aldo Leopold

"Tom Jaszewski" wrote in message
Curious how brave posters are using a nome de plume.....

Yeah, he's just a fruitcake, set your newsreader to ignore his posts.