HRV
Troubleshooting Valves
Last Updated: June 12, 2023Irrigation valves are an essential component of any irrigation system, controlling the flow of water to different zones of your lawn or garden. However, like any mechanical system, irrigation valves can experience issues that can disrupt the proper functioning of your system. If you’re experiencing problems with your irrigation system, it’s important to troubleshoot the...
Water Velocity and Pressure Loss
Last Updated: July 17, 2023Premature wear due to velocity (aka pressure loss) is harder to figure out. It generally isn’t a problem unless the water is really flowing fast through the pipe, like 8 feet per second or higher. Hydro-Rain recommends keeping the water velocity/pressure loss below 5 feet per second. The only way to determine if it is...
Which generation of HRV Valve do I have
Last Updated: February 10, 2023The original HRV valves was launched in 2007 and is easily identified by 8 screws holding the lid in place and a lever assembly under the solenoid In 2020 the HRV received a major update. The updated valve uses a diaphragm and solenoid shared with the HRP series. The screws were reduced to 4 and...