Can a sprinkler solenoid overheat?
#1
07-24-17, 07:15 AM
Can a sprinkler solenoid overheat?
I have a rainbird sprinkler system for my house. 1 zone is for a drip system around the deck.
I want to use that zone to run a misting system for an upcoming party. Is there a problem having a zone ON for several hours? The solenoid needs power applied all that time, right?
Is that a big deal? Usually a zone is running, what? 30 minutes? 60 minutes? at most at a time?
4 - 5 hours of current going through a single zone / solonoid. Any problem with that for the solenoid or any other part of the system?
THANKS!
I want to use that zone to run a misting system for an upcoming party. Is there a problem having a zone ON for several hours? The solenoid needs power applied all that time, right?
Is that a big deal? Usually a zone is running, what? 30 minutes? 60 minutes? at most at a time?
4 - 5 hours of current going through a single zone / solonoid. Any problem with that for the solenoid or any other part of the system?
THANKS!
#5
07-24-17, 12:59 PM
Marq - thanks. Yeah, I was thinking of that. I keep debating doing this (use the feed from the sprkinkler), vs. just run a hose to the deck and connect the misters that way. running from the sprinkler system is more 'permanent' I guess.
opening the cover of the valve cover, cleaning out the mud (is that normal?) and then dialing the knob is more of a production than getting the hose out : )
I haven't been in the valve box since this last time it was filled with mud
http://www.doityourself.com/forum/la...ions-dirt.html
opening the cover of the valve cover, cleaning out the mud (is that normal?) and then dialing the knob is more of a production than getting the hose out : )
I haven't been in the valve box since this last time it was filled with mud
http://www.doityourself.com/forum/la...ions-dirt.html
