A dependable valve manifold must be level, clean, accessible, correctly wired, and protected from contamination.
Common mistakes
- Cracked Dura fittings
- Uneven or unlevel manifold plumbing
- Rigid PVC left vulnerable to freeze damage
- Cutting pipes without cleaning around them
- Allowing dirt to enter open mainline or zone pipes
- Skipping the mainline flush
- Using non-waterproof wire connectors
- Reusing extremely small thermostat wire
- Overcrowding too many valves into one box
- Failing to test from both solenoid and controller
Hunter HydroTech approach
We use Spears fittings, professional waterproof connectors, proper box sizing, clean pipe preparation, mainline flushing, and complete electrical and hydraulic testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does an uneven manifold leak?
Why protect open pipes during a rebuild?
Why split large manifolds into multiple boxes?
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