Troubleshooting Center

Case Study St. Clair Shores, MI

St. Clair Shores Irrigation Pump Repair: New Conduit, Pump Wiring, Suction Line & System Repairs

Hunter HydroTech completed extensive pump-fed irrigation repairs in St. Clair Shores, including a roughly 50-foot trench, new conduit and wiring between the pump-start relay and pump, relay/pump wiring work, suction and intake replacement, valve and mainline repairs, zone repairs, and sprinkler-head replacement.

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Guide Bloomfield Hills, MI

Why Threaded Plastic Fittings Crack on Irrigation Backflow Downlegs

Learn why plastic male-threaded adapters can become weak points below irrigation backflow assemblies and why Hunter HydroTech often prefers a direct copper-barb-to-poly transition when rebuilding exposed downleg plumbing.

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Case Study Macomb, MI

Macomb Township Spring Start-Up Finds a Non-Firing Sprinkler Valve

During a Macomb Township sprinkler start-up, Hunter HydroTech adjusted and trimmed around sprinkler heads, then diagnosed a zone that would not activate by tracing the irrigation wiring to the non-firing valve and completing the needed repair.

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Guide

Thinking About Switching Sprinkler Companies? What Michigan Homeowners Should Expect

Rising prices, unexpected repair charges, rushed technicians and inconsistent service can leave homeowners wondering whether it is time to switch irrigation companies. Learn what to look for in a sprinkler contractor and why independent, family-owned service can make a difference.

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Troubleshooting

Why a Sprinkler Rotor Stays Up After Shutdown

Learn why a rotor may remain stuck in the raised position after watering and when cleaning, adjustment, or replacement may be required.

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Troubleshooting

Why a Spray Head Will Not Pop Up

Learn why one or more spray heads may fail to rise and how to separate a clogged nozzle from a pressure, valve, or pipe problem.

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Comparison

Sprinkler Solenoid vs. Diaphragm Failure

A detailed homeowner and technician guide to separating solenoid, diaphragm, wiring, controller, and valve-body failures—and deciding between a gut swap, complete valve replacement, or full manifold rebuild.

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Troubleshooting

Why One Sprinkler Zone Will Not Shut Off

Learn why a sprinkler zone may stay on continuously and what valve, wiring, and controller problems should be checked.

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Troubleshooting

Why One Sprinkler Zone Will Not Turn On

Learn why one irrigation zone may not activate and how to separate a bad solenoid from wiring, timer, and valve problems.

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Guide

Hunter PGV Residential Sprinkler Valve Guide

A detailed field guide to the 1-inch Hunter PGV configuration Hunter HydroTech prefers for residential sprinkler valve replacement and complete manifold rebuilding.

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Guide

How to Install a Rotor Head With a Swing Assembly

Learn how to replace or install a residential rotor using a CRE or CRT, 050 elbow, swing pipe, and 075 rotor elbow.

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Guide

How to Install a Spray Head With a Swing Assembly

Follow the proper excavation, flushing, connection, height-setting, and backfilling process for installing a residential spray head on a swing assembly.

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