Sprinkler Valve Locator Tool – Find Buried Irrigation Valves Fast – Chat-R-Box®

Trying to locate a buried sprinkler valve in your yard?Chat-R-Box® Pro helps you find hidden irrigation valves by making the valve solenoid produce a fast clicking sound you can hear and follow.Works with standard 24 VAC irrigation systems. No batteries required.How to Find a Hidden Lawn Irrigation ValveChat-R-Box® Pro Sprinkler Valve Locator ToolCompatible with many 24 VAC irrigation valves including:
Rain Bird • Hunter • Orbit • Irritrol • Weathermatic • K-Rain

Many homeowners struggle to find a buried sprinkler valve when it is hidden under grass, soil, or landscaping.

• Stop digging random holes in your yard.
• Stop probing the ground with a screwdriver.
• Stop wasting money on expensive locator equipment or service calls.

Chat-R-Box® Pro is a simple sprinkler valve locator that helps you find buried sprinkler system valves by causing the valve’s solenoid to produce a fast, repeated clicking sound that you can hear and follow.

Thousands of homeowners have successfully used the Chat-R-Box® to locate buried irrigation valves and avoid costly irrigation service calls.

WHY BUYERS LIKE IT

• Simple 2-wire hookup
• No expensive professional valve-finding equipment required
• Can save hours of digging and searching
• Designed for homeowners and DIY irrigation repair
• Made by ValveMapper, LLC

SIMPLE 3-STEP USE1. Connect the Chat-R-Box® Pro between your irrigation controller and the valve wire for the zone you want to locate.2. Turn that zone on and the Pro rapidly pulses the valve solenoid, causing it to click approximately 3–5 times per second.3. Simply walk your yard and follow the sound to the buried valve.Important: If the valve solenoid is defective or the wiring is damaged, the solenoid may not produce a clicking sound.The built-in LED confirms the unit is operating.
No batteries required — the Pro uses your controller’s 24 VAC power.HOW IT WORKSIrrigation valves use a 24 VAC solenoid. The Chat-R-Box® Pro rapidly pulses the valve solenoid, causing it to produce a repeating clicking sound that can often be heard through the ground or through connected PVC piping.The clicking sound comes from the valve solenoid itself, not from the sprinkler heads.IMPORTANT COMPATIBILITY NOTES

• Designed for standard 24 VAC irrigation control systems
• Not for DC valve systems
• Works on many brands including Rain Bird, Orbit, Hunter, and Irritrol
• Not compatible with Toro valves
• Solenoid must be functional — open or shorted solenoids may not click

BEST RESULTS

• Practice first on a valve you already know works
• Search during the quietest time of day
• Background noise, soil depth, and valve type can affect sound level
• Some valves click louder than others; testing on a known valve helps confirm the system is working properly

WHAT\'S INCLUDED

• Chat-R-Box® Pro
• Step-by-step instructions
• Wiring diagram
• Tech support contact information

The Chat-R-Box® was invented by Kip in Texas in 2013. It was designed to give homeowners a simple, low-cost way to locate buried irrigation valves without hiring a professional.

Chat-R-Box® is a registered trademark of ValveMapper, LLC.
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