B-hyve XR Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Timer

First, you’ll want to test if you can you turn on the valve manually. This ensures that water is getting to the valve.

Go to the valve. Turn the solenoid rotation lever counter clockwise ¼ to ½ turn. The solenoid rotation lever sticks out to the side of the solenoid and will have an on-off indication arrow. If your valve doesn’t have a rotation lever, simply rotate the solenoid.

Note: Do not completely unscrew the solenoid or water may spray out the top of the valve where the solenoid was connected.

If the water turned on, we know it’s not a water source issue.

If your valve still didn’t turn on, your valve is not getting water. You’ll need to check your water source to confirm it is turned on. You can also check that the solenoid bleed port (the hole under the solenoid plunger) is clear of any dirt or debris. Gently insert a toothpick, or something of similar size into the hole.

Now, close the valve by turning the solenoid rotation lever clockwise. Make sure it is hand tight. Note: Do not use any tools for tightening the solenoid.

Now you’ll need to test the solenoid.

1. Turn off the water to the valve(s) from the water source by turning off the main or master valve.

2. Unwire the solenoid that is not working from the valve.

3. Take the solenoid to your timer. If the rotational adapter was accidentally removed with the solenoid, this needs to be removed to accurately do this test

To separate the solenoid from the adapter, follow the instructions below.

The picture below shows the solenoid separated from the rotational adapter.

Ok, now hook up the solenoid to the timer with one wire to the COM and the other to a Station, it doesn’t matter which one.

Note which station you connected to the solenoid. You will need to reference it later.

Now, run the timer/controller in manual mode on the station you connected the solenoid to. Did the solenoid activate? When the solenoid is activated, the silver plunger is pulled up into the solenoid so it is flush with the bottom. Did you hear a click or buzzing sound? If no, then the solenoid needs to be replaced.

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If you hear a click or buzzing sound, let’s perform another test.

Locate a multimeter like the one below.

Set it to 200 ohms (ohms is the upside down horseshoe = Ω).With the solenoid unwired, place one lead from the multimeter, on each wire.

You should get a reading between 24 to 35 ohms.

If less or greater than the range, the solenoid will need to be replaced. Does your solenoid test good or bad?