Live Streaming – Valve Troubleshooting
If you have ever wanted to know how to identify and repair an irrigation valve failure, this training module is for you. First, the class will cover the operational process of an irrigation valve; with a good understanding of how a valve works, it is much easier to determine why it is not working. Next, the class covers three primary valve failures: valve won’t open, valve weeps water when closed, valve stuck open. For each of these failure types, you will see some of the common causes, tips to narrow down those causes, and the repair methods.
Course Outline
Unit 1 Valve components and construction
Unit 2 Valve operation
Unit 3 Valve failure: won’t open
Unit 4 Valve failure: weeping
Unit 5 Valve failure: stuck open
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Describe the operation of an irrigation valve
2. Identify the differences between a forward flow and reverse flow valve
3. List the three primary failures of an irrigation valve
4. Perform the steps necessary to determine and repair an irrigation valve failure
