Solenoid Rescue Blueprint
Save $150+ on a service call and get your sprinklers working TODAY.
Is your irrigation controller showing a "Short" or "Fault" error? Do you have a zone that refuses to turn on, no matter what you try?
Most homeowners think they need to dig up their yard or pay a professional hundreds of dollars just to show up. But 90% of the time, the problem is a simple electrical fix you can do yourself. —if you know exactly where to look.
I’m Kelly Staggs, creator of American Irrigator. After years of helping millions of viewers on YouTube, I’ve realized that the "Solenoid Crisis" is the #1 thing that stops people in their tracks. That’s why I built the Solenoid Rescue Blueprint.
This isn't a 100-page textbook. It’s a "Field Guide" designed to be opened on your phone while you’re standing over the valve box.
The 60-Second Diagnostic: Use your multimeter to find out if the problem is a broken wire, a dead controller, or a fried solenoid before you buy parts.
The Brand ID Cheat Sheet: Don't waste trips to the hardware store. Identify your valve brand on sight and know exactly what to buy.
The "Same-Color" Wiring Tips: Stop worrying about which wire is "Hot" or "Common." I'll show you why it’s easier than you think.
The Next Level Fix: What to do when the electronics are perfect but the water still won't flow (The "Top-End" Rebuild).
Instant Access: Download the PDF immediately and start fixing your lawn 2 minutes from now.
Mobile-Friendly: Large text and clear diagrams made for reading outside in the sun.
Professional Results: Use the same troubleshooting steps I use as a professional to avoid "part-changing" and wasting money.
Whether you have a Rain Bird, Hunter, Irritrol, or Orbit system, the electrical principles are the same. This guide covers 24V conventional systems—the most common systems in the world. If you can use a screwdriver and a multimeter, you can fix your own valves.