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Everything You Need to Know About Your Sprinkler Wiring 

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Welcome back to The Sprinkler Channel where we learn about all the aspects of sprinkler systems. Check out our other videos as well. Subscribe, Like, Comment and do a little dance too. Ok, ok, getting back on track. This video goes through everything! Starting with figuring out the number of strands of sprinkler wire (yes there are many options) (wires in wires) depending on how many sprinkler stations (and other landscape features) you have and what else you might be planning on doing in the future with your landscape, add-ons, new features, etc. (planning pays off & saves a lot of work and frustration). Then onto how to actually unsheathe the wires the easiest way so you don't damage the sprinkler wires. Then onto how to wire up a sprinkler clock correctly! Yes, all clocks have a little different setup but the principles are the same. In this one we use a Hunter Pro-C clock for demonstration. Follow the same thing for other clocks whether they be Rain Bird or Orbit or whatever else you are dealing with. After we have the sprinkler clock wired on to wiring up the sprinkler valves correctly. Every valve has two wires coming out of the solenoid that controls when it is turned on and turned off. These wires are important that they don't get damaged and they don't get corroded otherwise guess what... it won't work like you expect. Also if you don't wire it correctly it won't work. So.... watch and wire it correctly. You will have the common wire twisted together with one of each of the valve wires (doesn't matter which one). The other one is the specific wire that will determine which station it is. It is easier to switch wires in the clock than in the valve box. So if you want a station or zone to be a different zone or station on the clock just swap out the wires to which terminal it goes to in the clock as seen in this video then test. Watch how I wire up the sprinkler clock so you can easily do it yourself. There is probably plenty more details I could have added but just leave your questions in the comments and I will do my best to get to them. Thanks for watching and hope this answers all the questions your heart might have regarding sprinkler wiring and how to wire up your sprinkler clock and sprinkler valves! Have a great summer!

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@keithz156
@keithz156 6 месяцев назад
Pro tip: wire your zones alphabetically… black(1) blue (2) brown (3) green(4) red (5) yellow (6). Makes it’s easy to remember in the field and also for the professional that has to come fix problems in the future.
@davec4975
@davec4975 4 месяца назад
Smart
@jenniferkeraghan3543
@jenniferkeraghan3543 3 месяца назад
Does one red wire from each valve connect to the same common wire? We have multiple valves in different areas of the property. Do we split the common wire?
@Savsgames
@Savsgames 3 месяца назад
​@@jenniferkeraghan3543one of the red wires connect to the one white common wire. White is common, meaning one wire from each sprinkler must conncect to it. The second red wire connects to your zone wire.
@lander328
@lander328 2 месяца назад
​@jenniferkeraghan3543 I believe you add a common wire between each solenoid that'd make them all hook back to the common wire off one.
@SmackMule
@SmackMule Месяц назад
@@jenniferkeraghan3543 Correct. One wire from each solenoid connects to the one common wire back to the box. If you have four zones, then there would be four wires connected to the white wire. Twist them together with one waterproof wire nut -- don't split anything.
@pahhaw4251
@pahhaw4251 Год назад
RU-vid is great because of people like you who are kind enough to post such incredibly valuable content to help those of us who are clueless! THANK YOU SO MUCH Sprinkler Channel!!❤❤❤❤❤
@358tfs
@358tfs 2 года назад
Outstanding! Very clearly done, and no obnoxious music or useless introductory talk.
@gerardmart8076
@gerardmart8076 Год назад
Excellent! Clear and like mentioned before no disturbing music or useless intro. Thanks!!
@kennethbubser9601
@kennethbubser9601 8 дней назад
Thank You for the help. I am a hvac contractor curious how my sprinkler system works. Pretty simple.
@MyExperienceUnderTheSun
@MyExperienceUnderTheSun 10 дней назад
Great explanation. This is what a RU-vid video should look like. 👍
@puccinismusicrentas1802
@puccinismusicrentas1802 6 дней назад
Excellent presentation, thank you.
@myutube1960
@myutube1960 Год назад
Excellent! A life saver for me. I had no clue, how to reconnect 2 sprinkler valves, I had to replace, after mixing up the wire connections, during the old sprinkler valve removal. Thank you, very much! 😊😊
@randycolaianni4937
@randycolaianni4937 Год назад
Thanks so much for taking the time to explain irrigation wiring so clearly and professionally. This was enjoyable and educational so it is much appreciated. And thanks for no background music.
@deansilverberg7784
@deansilverberg7784 Год назад
I agree. Outstanding. This video was exactly what I was looking for save the fact that I have a Redbird but that is even better because his comments were applicable as he said to any model. He made his talk on a level that was easy for me to understand, but certainly not boring. The horsehair at the beginning was great to know as well. Terrific video. I have it bookmarked for future use as well. Thank you for this one! Loved it.
@Ezmiejan
@Ezmiejan 6 месяцев назад
The discussion here was literally perfect and not annoying w no lame music all right to the point
@user-nf1fo6ji4t
@user-nf1fo6ji4t Год назад
Very helpful for a non-electrician. I am trying to fix an existing system and your explanation on wiring was helpful
@lorismith8887
@lorismith8887 29 дней назад
Thank you for this easy to understand explanation! My husband was out of town. And I needed to troubleshoot a valve issue myself. You helped tremendously!
@salderosa2429
@salderosa2429 Год назад
Thanks immensely for this video! I am working on an old RainBird System, about 10 years old!! This is a great starting point.
@Harleyboi04
@Harleyboi04 6 месяцев назад
Very clear instructions. I'll be making my own repairs to wiring that I unintentionally cut while digging up a damaged sprinkler.
@Quiquito1960
@Quiquito1960 4 месяца назад
Thank you for taking your time in explaining this irrigation wiring clear and precise with no obstructions.
@MikeBee77
@MikeBee77 Год назад
Thank you so much for this explanation, I was doing some yard work that required for me to open and move a boy the sprinklers box on the ground has 2 valves for my 2 zones and whoever installed this was a lazy careless person, what a mess and no caps for the connections, when I pulled the cables I pulled one off and not sure where it was, so I ended up connecting to the wrong place as I run one zone and 2 work at the same time. I will go back and fix. Again, thanks, very through with your explanation!!!
@cindychapman9458
@cindychapman9458 Год назад
Very well demonstrated and explained, thank you so much. Changing out my timer and looks like previous owner used extension cord wires.
@jamesg4534
@jamesg4534 10 месяцев назад
Excellent video! The instructions included with the Rainbird CP100 were probably correct, but the layman usually needs a little more help than a confusing schematic. Thanks again for making this video.
@christosv2291
@christosv2291 Год назад
Excellent Job and explanation!!! I'm ready to change my broken valves.
@ips2435
@ips2435 Год назад
Your video was very helpful to a newbie like me. Much appreciated.
@lupus052
@lupus052 Год назад
If there's ever a must watch video, this is it lol! Thanks I learned how to rewire my new valve install.
@fernandovelasquez7883
@fernandovelasquez7883 9 месяцев назад
Thank you for this excellent instruction video! You are very thorough on how you present this solid instructions which shows that you have excellent professional knowledge in the field! Thanks again and God Bless you!
@rayarmijo7388
@rayarmijo7388 9 месяцев назад
Thank you very much, this video the way you explained everything was perfect. I wish all the videos I go to could be so basic and easy. Cheers Sir
@euanfrewsnr2794
@euanfrewsnr2794 Год назад
Euan Reakky good explanation and simple to follow. Managed to fix my electrical problem myself and I'm not young.
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel Год назад
Awesome!
@allangustin
@allangustin 2 года назад
Easy to follow. Nicely done.
@pts50club
@pts50club 8 месяцев назад
Great intructional video on how to properly set up wiring for spriklers. Awesome job in explaining for DIY
@mikefinn
@mikefinn Год назад
Just what I needed for seeing how to strip the outer sheathing. Thanks.
@Maumaumzalendo
@Maumaumzalendo 2 месяца назад
Thank you for your easy to understand explanation. Excellent video!!
@davidh4921
@davidh4921 Год назад
Just about to do my sprinkler wire. Thank you!
@lightworker303
@lightworker303 Год назад
Thank you very much. This video helped me sort a already I stalled system.
@IBLaZeI47
@IBLaZeI47 8 месяцев назад
Good video very instructional and super easy to understand. You touched on everything everyone should know. Ty
@stephaniebauman7597
@stephaniebauman7597 2 месяца назад
Thanks for this! Nice and clear presentation. I'm a newbie, and this makes perfect sense.
@999nb999
@999nb999 9 месяцев назад
Thank you so very much for putting this video out. Very helpful. Thanks
@pbiceodan
@pbiceodan 2 месяца назад
Thank you so much for this complete Tutorial video.!! It is perfect
@InkyOhnoe
@InkyOhnoe Год назад
Man you explained it real good thank you I feel like its simple I use to see all the different colors and thought it was a lot of wiring thank u again
@adamallos9292
@adamallos9292 10 месяцев назад
awesome explanation for the lay person - well done..!
@user-hm4dv4nf2g
@user-hm4dv4nf2g 11 месяцев назад
Excellent video, explained perfectly Thank you
@cindynunez6553
@cindynunez6553 Год назад
Thank you! thank you! thank youuuu! This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Thank you for also explaining the different wire knots bc I bought the wrong ones lol 😅
@mariosamaranayake4975
@mariosamaranayake4975 Год назад
Excellent Instructions very helpful video.
@davidmaddox985
@davidmaddox985 Год назад
Great informational video! Thanks!
@mikepuentes2303
@mikepuentes2303 9 месяцев назад
straight to the point! excellent!!!
@fernandomoran5979
@fernandomoran5979 Год назад
Thanks for teaching us 🙏!!!!
@rexfoster9629
@rexfoster9629 Год назад
Very helpful. Thank You!
@markwatson2006
@markwatson2006 Год назад
Excellent. Just excellent. Many thanks!
@alfonsogonzalez-gq5kn
@alfonsogonzalez-gq5kn Год назад
Well explained easy to understand thanks
@davenayak5206
@davenayak5206 Месяц назад
To the point! Great video presentation and Thank you.
@robertbonfiglio758
@robertbonfiglio758 Год назад
Great explanation thank you 🙏
@deaconpaulbuck4391
@deaconpaulbuck4391 Месяц назад
Excellent. Thank you!
@sergiozuniga5057
@sergiozuniga5057 Год назад
Thank you so much, very clear.
@ValioMadre7
@ValioMadre7 8 месяцев назад
Subscribed & liked, very helpful information. Thank you
@johnjenkins8504
@johnjenkins8504 24 дня назад
Really great job, excellent video!
@cristinaventuroso8536
@cristinaventuroso8536 Год назад
Very helpful!
@nofear6235
@nofear6235 2 месяца назад
great explanation!
@zaff3059i
@zaff3059i 5 месяцев назад
excellent explanation......
@dukeearl371
@dukeearl371 Месяц назад
Well done. Thank you.
@hothmobile100
@hothmobile100 3 месяца назад
Thanks for the video.
@MyCHAARLIE
@MyCHAARLIE Месяц назад
thank you! great job!
@JimmyDoan29
@JimmyDoan29 9 месяцев назад
Thanks so much for this video
@qadeerbaloch2480
@qadeerbaloch2480 10 месяцев назад
Very clearly bro thanks
@emilyg571
@emilyg571 3 месяца назад
Great Video!
@hectorportillo1906
@hectorportillo1906 Год назад
Thank you!!!
@alonstec1000
@alonstec1000 2 месяца назад
thank you for this!
@bonbolino14
@bonbolino14 Год назад
Awesome.Thanks
@deanrepair864
@deanrepair864 9 месяцев назад
Excellent
@FelixGarcia-xm1rj
@FelixGarcia-xm1rj 5 месяцев назад
Thanks needed to know about this one
@user-tr4km9io6u
@user-tr4km9io6u Год назад
Thank you!
@tategerratt8835
@tategerratt8835 4 месяца назад
Thank You!
@haniqu9500
@haniqu9500 2 месяца назад
Good job
@caplemillings2644
@caplemillings2644 Год назад
Thanks you for teaching me I would like to know more
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel Год назад
Check out all our videos on the channel, lots more!
@georgerenoj3210
@georgerenoj3210 3 месяца назад
Superb.
@NeilDiPaola
@NeilDiPaola 2 месяца назад
excellent.
@glarios5839
@glarios5839 21 день назад
Thank you
@saulgmez2839
@saulgmez2839 10 месяцев назад
bro is saving lives
@seangustin4907
@seangustin4907 2 года назад
Thanks!
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel 2 года назад
Thank you so much Sean for the Super Thanks! Your donation will go to helping make more of these videos that will in-turn help many others.
@RodneyBeazley
@RodneyBeazley Месяц назад
thank you!!!
@Blockdagdaddy
@Blockdagdaddy 11 месяцев назад
thanks brother I suspected white was common but wasn't sure. Had a zone go down sure enough the previous owner used regular wire nuts the wires corroded, and the valve failed.
@davidvancefulton
@davidvancefulton Месяц назад
this was awesome. Thanks so much. I have an older system that - in addition to the large, 8-stranded wire -- has an additional red and white wire running separately. Any idea what that extra red and white wire is for?
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel Месяц назад
Perhaps needed more wires for more valves or water feature or maybe even some lighting. If you have more than 7 valves / stations / zones then prob for the additional valves.
@josetapia-zf2jv
@josetapia-zf2jv Год назад
Thank you for this video! It is simple and easy to follow! I have one question, the other wire that comes from the box, where does it connect to?
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel Год назад
I’m guessing when you say “other wire” you are meaning the white common wire that does to each of the valves. If so, this wire gets connected to the terminal title “c”. It’s crucial to have any and all valves working. Let me know if this isn’t what you meant.
@asbadastv
@asbadastv 11 месяцев назад
@@thesprinklerchannel I think what they were asking about the multi-strand sprinkler wire on the lefthand side of the valve control box. The one with three strands connected to "Ground, AC1, AC2." Guessing that connects to a 3-prong power plug or a hardwire connection to power. Similar question on a system I inherited: I have 3 of those multi-strand wires coming from my valve control box(?!). I'm thinking my electrician rewired the valve control box and just left the old wire connected too. Been having issues with multiple zones going on at once and I think it might be cross wired from the old/new connection. There should just be a multi-strand going to power and a multi-strand going to the valves, correct? Did I explain that well or does it sound like gibberish? Haha. Thanks for your video, very helpful.
@steveforte9154
@steveforte9154 8 месяцев назад
I would add to use more strands then just zones + 1 . common. As over time a wire can get shorted out and it is so much easier to just rewire zone to a spare then to have to run a new wire . We typicaly run 2 spares per wire run . So if we need a 4 wire from furthest zone box to next valve box we will run a 6 wire
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel 8 месяцев назад
Thanks for this great suggestion.
@sislau
@sislau 8 месяцев назад
This was great! Thank you for posting. I have two questions: 1) does it matter which of the two valve wires you use for each common and zone? And 2) if you have two boxes, what do you do with the 'extra' wire you're not running to the farther box? I get that I'd cut the wire shorter that I would use on the closer box, but then do I remove those bits to not run it to the farther box? Not sure if I'm explaining that well.
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel 8 месяцев назад
In reverse order, after the wires are cut / used for first box the rest of the way they are useless, make sure your white common wire continues onto all boxes. Alternatively you could run two set of wires so you don’t waste wire or you could run 9 strand to first box, wire up 4 valves, then run 5 strand wire (splice into unused wires, ideally match colors up onto next box to wire up another 4 valves, all common wires need to be connected together in all options. No it does not matter which of the two valve wires go yo common or color.
@newjohndeer
@newjohndeer 3 месяца назад
Excellent video. One question. Does the common wire also get connected to the other zones? Thanks!
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel 3 месяца назад
Yes they do
@ShaynePhie-nm7uj
@ShaynePhie-nm7uj Месяц назад
Hey mate what if I have different valve stations around the yard 12 all up 3 solarnoid In each of the 4 areas. How do I run separate wires to different locations? or do I strip the sheeth and run the colours around using the same wire. Thanks
@Helaires
@Helaires Год назад
Really excellent instructional video! My Toro box is already wired but I have one separate zone (zone 3) going to only 2 flower pots. Do you know whether I can rearrange the wires to combine zones 2 and 3? Can I just combine the zone 2 wire and the zone 3 wire on the same terminal, or is that not advisable? Thank you!! Great tip on the horsehair, by the way. Never knew that. 🙂
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel Год назад
Glad this helped. I think the answer is not advisable. Not sure if there would be enough voltage to open both solenoids at the same time. I am curious to know if it would work though. As for water, as long as there is enough water flow for both zones, that shouldn’t be a problem.
@ericdalton8609
@ericdalton8609 Год назад
Yes
@kennethbubser9601
@kennethbubser9601 8 дней назад
I need to replace my old board date on it only goes to 2012. Was installed in 1994
@tonyalb3863
@tonyalb3863 Год назад
Outstanding Sir i have 2 valves for 6 sprinklers front valve is good and all stations 1-2-3 are working however rear Valve for stations 4-5-6 white cable is completely loose and not attached to the 2 valve/wires tomorrow i will dig up the backyard Valve and attempt to repair it THANK YOU your explanation is plain and simple thanks for the upload
@CA-bq4xc
@CA-bq4xc Год назад
thank you. great help. but what about the first screw for the main valve? I noticed mine uses it but not sure the purpose or if it's correct.
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel Год назад
There is a few other videos on the channel perhaps addressing your question. Here is one of them. Hope they help and if they don’t let us know what specifically you are looking to understand and we’ll try to help.
@luismarty1685
@luismarty1685 Год назад
Super clear explanation. Thank you.
@alex_fisher
@alex_fisher 8 месяцев назад
Great vid. 1 question. You have hooked the common wire to the valve. So now that wire is taken up. How do you connect the second station to common if common wire has already been used?
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel 8 месяцев назад
Take one wire from each valve in the valve box with tip stripped and take the common one in same condition (if continues onto another box then take both ends of the cut common wire running in and out of box and wire nut them all together - big enough silicon wire nut. That is how you have the common connected to each valve but continue onto other valve boxes and back to clock. Hope this makes sense
@ptg01
@ptg01 Месяц назад
VERY Nice !!! What do you use to connect the COMMON wire across the 4 valves since they share one WHITE wire coming from the controller ? Pigtail ? How do you make it waterproof ? Thanks.
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel Месяц назад
Larger silicon wire nut
@davidcanahuati2372
@davidcanahuati2372 4 месяца назад
With the extra unused wires, do you just cap them off?
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel 4 месяца назад
Typically not, just bend them back and twist around the black sheathing so I know which ones are being used (or that might be available for future uses)
@drof2th
@drof2th 10 месяцев назад
Nice video!!! Do you think bulb grease could coat the wires and then use standard wire nuts?
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel 10 месяцев назад
Sounds like it could work. Definitely better than not doing it.
@digitechcom3611
@digitechcom3611 3 дня назад
How do you connect the common wire if you have multiple valve boxes in different areas of your yard?
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel 3 дня назад
Cut, wire nut both ends together with commons from valve and continue common wire onto other valve boxes
@ebereduardogarciasirit621
@ebereduardogarciasirit621 7 месяцев назад
When you connect the valve, does it matter which strand connects to the common and the specific zone? Not sure if these solenoids are polarity sensitive
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel 7 месяцев назад
Does not matter which of the solenoid wires go to zone wire vs common wire.
@StarD435
@StarD435 Месяц назад
How does the white common wire work if your adding another valve box in a different location for extra zones?
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel Месяц назад
White common goes to each valve box. Cut it (only white wire) then rejoin it / wire nut together with one from each valve to continue on until last box
@louisvanheerden3863
@louisvanheerden3863 10 месяцев назад
Excellent job. Just tell me in my wiring box common is white, but on for example station 4 valve the wires inside are black and red. How do I test which one is common?
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel 10 месяцев назад
Common wire will be on the common terminal at clock usually with a “c” above it and in the valve box will be the one going to each of the valves. Did that answer your question?
@cspill99
@cspill99 Год назад
does a new wiring line need to be ran off of each manifold or do you just run one line to all of them? When connecting multiple manifolds. What gauge are you using?
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel Год назад
You can do either. Can’t remember what gauge it is but regular low voltage sprinkler wire.
@moonmaan
@moonmaan Год назад
I just adopted this sprinkler system when I bought in September. Last summer/fall everything worked fine. We had them winterized, and now that I've gotten them turned back on for the Spring, when the main line to the sprinklers is turned to full, the zones still work, but my indoor water pressure is VERY low. I checked my under my crawlspace and found no leaks. Is it possible that there's a leak somewhere still that's causing this that I'm not finding? Or could it be that they just never had it on full blast? or it's still charging?
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel Год назад
Lots of possibilities depending on your set up. Check any filters. See if it is all zones or just one. Flush line if possible are a few suggestions.
@andrewsauter8749
@andrewsauter8749 9 месяцев назад
Hi, thanks for the tutorial 👍 this is great if all your valves are in the one put. If you don’t answering this, what is the best way to wire up the common wire if you have valve pits that are 20 meters apart and I want you to run these valves from the same controller? Really appreciate any help. Thanks again!
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel 9 месяцев назад
Run line either valve box to valve box and back to controller using same common wire. Or you can run two separate ones if easier then just put two commons wires in the c terminal at controller.
@andrewsauter8749
@andrewsauter8749 9 месяцев назад
@@thesprinklerchannel Brilliant, sounds good. I may need to jam six common cables from the six valves which are located at different locations into the common on the controller. Hope they fit!
@Laljack564
@Laljack564 Год назад
Good but you did not explain valve connections. Do we connect one wire to white ground or all six. If all six how to best do that.
@thesprinklerchannel
@thesprinklerchannel Год назад
Great suggestion for another video. One wire from each valve goes to the common white wire. So if you have 4 valves, you’ll have 4 wire plus common twisted together in a large enough silicon wire nut.
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