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Tools for Troubleshooting: Tools to Help Save You Time and Money

Written by Ewing Outdoor Supply | Jan 11, 2017 1:00:11 PM

When it comes to jobsites, there’s no telling what issues might arise while you’re working in the field. With Ewing, you can prepare for any situation with our tools for troubleshooting.

Check out these Ewing videos for a list of some tools that can potentially help save you time and money.

Wire Tracker and Valve Locator

Searching for missing electrical wire or the correct valve box in the ground can be time consuming and cause unnecessary damage to the yard. To cut down on time and save yourself work in the long run, consider a wire tracker and valve locator tool.

In this Ewing video, we show you how to set up and connect the wire and valve locator and the correct way to use it.

https://youtu.be/kD_m04tQjDU


Electrical System Ohmmeter

Test your sprinkler’s electrical system for breaks or shorts with an ohmmeter.

In this video, we demonstrate how to use an ohmmeter on a common post and provide a basic overview of what the readings mean and how to fix breaks.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIdcpRg4X30


Electrical Wire Pulser

When a broken electrical wire occurs, don’t spend all day replacing the entire system. You can easily repair the broken section with a ground pulser.

In this Ewing video, we show you how to quickly pinpoint the break and avoid having to replace an entire common line.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zjZ0Vfi9VRQ


Toner Probe

It can be difficult to identify which wire connects to the station time. In this video, we show you how to use a tone probe to identify sprinkler wires at the valve box.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdMaLldvZ-A


Irrigation Maintenance Checklist

To help you keep your landscapes healthy and use water efficiently, use a maintenance checklist to simplify the process. In this video, we go through the checklist, giving you tips on how to preform the best possible irrigation system walk through.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdhnhUFrsb8

For more tips and tools for troubleshooting, stop by your local Ewing Branch to speak to one of our knowledgeable Services Professionals.