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What Customers Are Saying
Customers praise this solenoid as an effective, easy-to-install replacement that resolves sprinkler valve issues like failure to shut off or activation problems, with most reporting immediate results. Many complete installation in under ten minutes without professional help. Reviewers highlight broad compatibility across Rain Bird, Orbit, Irritrol, and other brands, noting it works as a universal substitute for discontinued models. However, some report product images don't match received items, with newer designs arriving instead of pictured versions. A few mention buzzing, O-ring incompatibility, or wiring modifications needed. Despite these drawbacks, most customers consider it a reliable, cost-effective solution.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Solenoids!
Would RecommendAwesome! Lowes does it again! perfect fit and correct parts! Not like HD!
Fits Rainbird valves
Would RecommendIt was the only Replacement Solenoid I could find at Lowes that fit my rainbird valve. It's quite larger than the original one but still fit. The wire leads are a little short but you can solve that by extending the wires. It worked as intended.
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Broken Out Of Box
Would Not RecommendI bought two solenoids to replace ones that were not working. After installing both of them I tested the sprinkler system and only one of the zones was working. I had to go back to Lowes and exchange the solenoid for another one that worked. These are the cheapest, crapiest solenoids on the market, don't purchase these.
Worked on my HIT valve
Would RecommendThis worked on my HIT valve. I'm not able to see the model # of my valve but HIT P/N for this solenoid was 504-050. My solenoid had #'s 811 on it. Worked perfect when installed. I will have to see if the reliability is good in do time.
It was available
Would RecommendLooked at several stores for this replacement and found it at H.Depot. Replaced old one and irrigation system is working again. Not much else to say about it, other than it was available and it works.
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Easy Install
Would RecommendAs a replacement for another brand celenoid that went bad, it was easy to change out. The valve works great now.
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Did not work to replace weathermatic model m24e
Would Not RecommendDid not work as replacement for this solenoid. Cannot comment on its ability otherwise.
Very easy replacement
Would RecommendThis was an easy screw in replacement. No fuss...done in five minutes!
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Universal is not Universal
Would Not RecommendThis product did not fit the valve I bought it for so it was returned. Lowes had no other solenoids so I ended up buying the whole valve with the solenoid installed. It would have been simple if Universal really was. The threaded end was just too small.
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Easy Install
Would RecommendI was concerned I would have to pay around $200 to have someone come out and fix my irrigation system. I noted one zone was working. I decided to read on it and decided that since only one zone was not working that I would not go into all the lengthy testing of everything and just replace the solenoid. I looked for the color wire on the control box and found the color at the the other controls. I bought this solenoid and the water proof wire connectors. Turn off the water, Twist off the old sole...
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better than original
Would RecommendThis is better built than previous. My old ones had two small separate wires, new ones have a single wire. Less likely to be chewed by mice & chipmunks. Easy replacement.
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Made Sprinklers Work
Would RecommendIll let you know in 20 yrs if its still working :)
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Just what I needed.
Would RecommendI had a couple solenoids that the wires were corroded so badly that they fell off. These were easy to install and work great.
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Replacement Solenoid
Would RecommendExcellent assistance from a guy in the plumbing area. He explained things very well and assisted me in selecting the correct item.
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