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About Jim Schaefer
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Expertise
Any question regarding sprinking systems,installation,repair, and trouble shooting.

Experience
I have been installing and repairing sprinkling systems since I was 15 years old. Have owned my own sprinkler system contracting business for over 26 years. It is basically the only job I've ever done, except for being a paper boy when I was young.

Education/Credentials
High School diploma and 3 years college credits.

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Questions Answered By Expert Jim Schaefer
In Category Irrigation

Subject	Date Asked

leaky solenoid valve	11/15/2009
Q: Gday. I live in South Australia , Australia. I have a six station Hydro rain pop up sprinkler system ... A: Hey James, I hope this helps. Yes you can buy just the diaphram (rubber piece) for the valve. You ...
Rain Bird esp 6tm	11/12/2009
Q: Digital display says PR OFF. The circuit works, just wondering what this means? Thanks A: Hey Helen, when the display shows you PR OFF this means that either there is no 110 volt power to ...
Hunter Ind EC Controller	11/11/2009
Q: Jim every time I program this controller I only want station 2 to have a start time and a run time ... A: Hey Paul, I'm sorry but I'm a little confused about you question. When you are talking about ...
sprinkler issue	11/11/2009
Q: I am a new home owner and am having trouble this my sprinkler system. I can not seem to be able to ... A: Hey Dove, I hope this helps. Your problem is not in the controller, but in one of your automatic ...
Orbit Water Master Model 57606	11/7/2009
Q: Moved into home with above time clock but no instructions. I have only the need for 2 stations; #1 ... A: Hey Paulie, Ihope this helps. First thing to do is under the #1 slide switch, set the A,B,C switch ...
Hunter Pro C	11/4/2009
Q: My LCD screen is only partially "printing". Makes it impossible to program etc. Any experience with ... A: Hey Denis, my only suggestion would be take out the battery, and power off the controller for about ...
Rain Bird Controller	11/1/2009
Q: Can I replace my ESP 6TM myself, or should I hire a professional? I think I need a new controller ... A: Hey Judy, it sounds like maybe you have a short in the system. Do any of the stations work? Try to ...
Rain Bird Controller	11/1/2009
Q: Can I replace my ESP 6TM myself, or should I hire a professional? I think I need a new controller ... A: Hey Judy, I hope this helps. It is not very hard to replace this controller. The main thing, is that ...
1 station not running	11/1/2009
Q: Last summer all stations where working fine. This summer 1 station will not run. I have changed the ... A: Hey Kathy, I hope this helps. It sounds like you need to replace the diaphram in the valve. This is ...
RD 900 FUS	10/31/2009
Q: I noticed my lawn was dry and checked the RD 900 panel; it reports FUS and shows all circuits (1-5). ... A: Hey Tony, I hope this helps. More than likely, you have a common field wire that is shorting out on ...
Effect of Power out on controller	10/20/2009
Q: My sprinkler controller is an Irritrol Rain Dial-1200. I went on vacation for 17 days and when I ... A: Hey Sabrina, yes the controller would be able to finish the watering cycle. Without knowing how the ...
EC HUNTER Irrigatin system	10/20/2009
Q: The system will not turn on automatically or with manual. the message on the screen is a backwards ... A: Hey Debbie, I hope this helps. First thing to check is to make sure you are getting power to the ...
Effect of Power out on controller	10/20/2009
Q: My sprinkler controller is an Irritrol Rain Dial-1200. I went on vacation for 17 days and when I ... A: Hey Sabrina, I hope this helps. My question to you would be "how did you get the valve to shut off?" ...
Nelson SmartZone EZ 8532	10/19/2009
Q: The LCD display is working but the symbol indicating "NO A/C POWER" is on & sprinklers won't fire ... A: Hey Margaret, I hope this helps. If you are getting this display "NO A/C power, the first thing to ...
Rainbird Sprinkler System	10/18/2009
Q: A sprinkler system was installed on our hillside a number of years ago (5). It is linked to a Toro ... A: I hope this helps. Normally when a system is installed, there should be a shut off valve just for ...
Winterizing sprinkler system	10/13/2009
Q: I have a Rainbird sprinkler system with Richdel 711A, 3/4 valves at my house. Can you instruct me ... A: Hey Roger, without actually seeing how the system was installed (drains, tee for blow out, automatic ...
start times and run times	10/13/2009
Q: I recently inherited a Hardie Touch Command XL which is several years old and is used to water an ... A: Hey Daniel, I hope this helps. What you would need to do is leave your current program (lets say it ...
Sprinkler system running intermittent	10/7/2009
Q: I have an Irritrol Kwikdial irrigation system, it was installed 5 years ago and it was running ... A: Hey Val, I hope this helps. The battery symbol means the controller is re-charging the internal ...
winterizing	10/6/2009
Q: I have a rain bird esp 16 LX plus I have drain the water and the next step is to blow the heads I ... A: Hey Dave, I hope this helps. Once you get the air compressor hooked up, turn each valve manually at ...
Cavitation or turbulence in PRV valves	10/6/2009
Q: I am installing a Griswold Model 2285 Pressure reducing-surge anticipation valve- in a 4in line. The ... A: Hey Jim, my first question would be why do you have to raise this pipe? Can't you just get a deeper ...
Irrigation start-up	10/4/2009
Q: I need to find out the start-up sequence for an irrigation system as how it would be found in a ... A: Hey Anita, this is what I would suggest. Go to www.Rainbird.com, and under controllers, you can find ...
Manual mode not working	10/3/2009
Q: I have a Hardie TC-15B system, using 8 zones. The system was used several times this year. Trying to ... A: Hey Bob, I hope this helps. When you say you touch the wire to the transformer, are you touching the ...
Watering Zone Won't Run	10/2/2009
Q: Jim, Sorry if this is too wordy, but this problem is driving me crazy. I have one particular zone ... A: Hey Scot, it sounds like you have done everything right. Usually what you are describing, is because ...
loss of pressure in irrigation system	9/30/2009
Q: I have 10 year old 18-station system, an Irritrol Total Control controller and a strange problem. ... A: Hey Barbara, I hope this helps. When the system is running, and the pressure starts to go down, is ...
Controller	9/28/2009
Q: I just purchased a (used) home with a Hardie Rain Dial controller system. I had the local electric ... A: Hey Stuart, I hope this helps. When you checked your voltage, are you getting a good or a bad ...
Irritrol Total Controller Error Code	9/25/2009
Q: Jim, I have a 6 zone total control controller made by Irritrol. No zones will run. The screen has an ... A: Hey Jim, I hope this helps. The first thing I would check is if it has a relay hooked up to the ...
back flow preventer	9/22/2009
Q: If my back flow preventer is bad would I get a slight brown water when I first turn on faucets in ... A: Hey Jan, all I can think of, is if you have more than one connection to the sprinkling system. When ...
Voltage excitation to the lawn solenoids	9/21/2009
Q: my system is about 12 years old. the control box is a RD1200. The solenoid assemblies are 205S. The ... A: Hey Tony, I hope this helps. If you are getting 24 volts at the transformer, then your transformer ...
Hardie control	9/21/2009
Q: I have four zones lawn sprinklers. The controller is 12 zone hardie. The system is set to start at ... A: Hey Ravi, I hope this helps. You probably have more thab one start time programmed into the ...
Leaking Hardie valve	9/18/2009
Q: I have a 1-1/2" Hardie in line sprinkler valve that has a constant slow leak. The leak continues ... A: Hey Rod, I hope this helps. If you turn down the flow control stem and the valve continues to seep ...
valve controller funky	9/17/2009
Q: Have a James Hardie Rain Dial (~15 yrs old). Only one station operates (A) regardless of settings ... A: Hey James, It's time to get a new controller. "Hardie" was bought by "Irri-trol" and they still make ...
Is this a gravity drain system	9/16/2009
Q: I just bought a house in KS and know I have to winterize the sprinkler system in a couple of months. ... A: Hey Michael, I hope this helps. Normally if the system can be drained without being blown out, there ...
rainbird time clock	9/16/2009
Q: I have a rainbird time clock and the pump will not come on by the clock,it only comes on by an on ... A: Hey Verne, I hope this helps. For a pump to run off a time clock, it must have a 24 volt relay ...
Hardie RD 900 inground irrigation system	9/15/2009
Q: For the past 6 months or so, the clock on our system seems to constantly change itself from p.m. to ... A: Hey Mary, this controller does not allow you to set a 24 hour (millitary time) clock. As far as the ...
Toro system won't run	9/14/2009
Q: I moved into a house with an existing Toro sprinkler system. I had a company start it up the last ... A: Hey David, I probably wasn't clear the first time I answered you. If this valve is working ...
back flow preventer	9/14/2009
Q: If my back flow preventer is bad would I get a slight brown water when I first turn on faucets in ... A: Hey Jan, I hope this helps. The easiest thing to do, is to turn the main valve off that feeds the ...
Rainbird 1800 series pop-up spray nozzle	9/13/2009
Q: I have replaced a spray nozzle attachment on a 4" pop up valve and noticed in order to set the spray ... A: Hey Dave, I hope this helps. You are correct in the fact that the nozzle needs to be tightened all ...
Single pop-up sprinkler with extremely low pressure	9/11/2009
Q: I have about six zones set up in my backyard using Rain Bird pop-up spray heads. All the sprinklers ... A: Hey Brad, I hope this helps. I would suspect that you have a restriction in the fitting down below ...
Toro Super 800 Rotor Key	9/11/2009
Q: Jim: Is their a tool other than the Rotor Key that can be used to adjust the water flow on the Toro ... A: Hey Jim, I believe the Toro Super 800 just takes a regular small slotted screwdriver. The key is a ...
Hardie Irrigation Sprinkler System	9/10/2009
Q: I use two automated Hardie Irrigation Sprinkler Syestems (front & back) & noticed recently that ... A: Hey Brian, I might need a little more info. When the #1 station turns on, how do you get it to shut ...
Irritrol MC-PLUS	9/8/2009
Q: I can reset all things on the program, cycle start, run times, but I can't reset the "on days" and ... A: Hey David, I hope this helps. It sounds like you have entered a 1 day calendar, instead of a 7 day ...
400' water line to garden	9/8/2009
Q: I'd like to get water to a garden i have on the far side of my property. It's a 400' run from the ... A: Hey Paul, I would think if you are only going to hook up 2 heads(less than 6 gallons per minute) the ...
Orbit Underground Irrigation Control Valves	9/7/2009
Q: The box cover in the ground says Orbit Underground Irrigation Control Valves...it is full of water. ... A: Hey Diane, I hope this helps. Inside the valve box will be your automatic valves that run the ...
Disabling 2 sprinkler heads	9/6/2009
Q: We have a Rainbird ESP Modular, 4 years old. Just put in a sidewalk next to garage and want to ... A: Hey Chris, you are correct. You can dig down to the pipe underneath the heads, and you will see a ...
water pipes	9/3/2009
Q: I have attached a photo of the hill behind our house. As you can see, the water from the pipe ... A: Hey David, this pipe will not have any pressure on it, so you can just glue the pvc together. I ...
Pressure release valve	9/2/2009
Q: I set up a solenoid sprinkler control system for my father a few years ago. The controller ... A: Hey Gary, I hope this helps. Yes there is such a thing, but it is called a pressure "relief" valve. ...
water pipes	9/2/2009
Q: I have attached a photo of the hill behind our house. As you can see, the water from the pipe ... A: Hey David, I can't really see the pipe you are talking about in the picture. Is it just a drainage ...
Hardie controller short	9/1/2009
Q: My 12 year old Hardie 12 valve controller is giving me a "short" error message. After reading some ... A: Hey Dennis, Did you take the wire off of terminal #1 when you turned it on manually? If you did and ...
adding to a system	9/1/2009
Q: I recently bought a house that has an irrigation system. The coverage is decent, but spotty in some ... A: Hey Brian, I hope this helps. It depends on how many gallons per minute you are getting that will ...
Pressure in Valves too low	9/1/2009
Q: I'm in southern CA. My irrigation system was professionally installed 13 years ago, with valves, ... A: Hey Karen, I hope this helps. When the new valve was installed, was it installed with the water flow ...
Hardie controller short	9/1/2009
Q: My 12 year old Hardie 12 valve controller is giving me a "short" error message. After reading some ... A: Hey Dennis, thanks for the info. Try this, take out the battery from the panel(if there is one ...
Hardie controller short	8/31/2009
Q: My 12 year old Hardie 12 valve controller is giving me a "short" error message. After reading some ... A: Hey Dennis, I hope this helps. Are you getting a "short" error message no matter what valve you turn ...
Hunter irrigation problem	8/31/2009
Q: I have a Hunter irrigation system for two years. Controller is a pro-c with a submersible pump. I ... A: Hey Steve, I hope this helps. Did you disconnect the old wires from the pump start terminal on the ...
Pressure in Valves too low	8/31/2009
Q: I'm in southern CA. My irrigation system was professionally installed 13 years ago, with valves, ... A: Hey Karen, I hope this helps. I would be 99% sure, that the diaphrams in these valves are starting ...
Orbit Sunmate 94932 irrigation system	8/31/2009
Q: I installed the Orbit Sunmate 94932 irrigation system with 3 stations and 7 sprinklers about 2 years ... A: Hey David, I hope this helps. It sounds as if your valves are not opening all the way, especially if ...
Sprinkler valves causing loud knocking	8/30/2009
Q: Since repairing a leak in one of my valves (2 boxes, 3 valves ea.) when the systems tries to shut ... A: Hey Erick, I hope this helps. A pressure regulator would help if your pressure is too high. Any ...
Low water pressure at drippers	8/18/2009
Q: I recently installed a single station drip system. I used an anti-siphon valve and a pressure ... A: Hey Al, I hope this helps. I would suspect the pressure regulator is the problem. Normally if it is ...
sprinkler won't turn off	8/18/2009
Q: one of My sprinkler heads won't turn off. I read that it could be a valve or solenoid thats bad.How ... A: Hey Rob, I hope this helps. I'm assuming by saying the head won't turn off, it either runs a little ...
One zone malfunctioning	8/18/2009
Q: I have a irrigation system with 9 zones. 8 zones work great. 1 zone has suddenly stopped producing ... A: Hey Gary, I hope this helps. You are correct, the valve is not opening up properly. You can either ...
trouble with sprinkler controller	8/17/2009
Q: I have a Toro controller. It has started blowing the 1 1/2 amp fuse. There is also a 3/4 which is ... A: Hey MIke, you are correct. What you need is called a wire tracer (valve locator). What this does, ...
irrigation pump	8/16/2009
Q: i need to know why i have to go up and flip the switch on the pump every time i turn the sprinklers ... A: Hey Ethan, I hope this helps. I don't know exactly how you have your pump set up, but normally you ...
Rain Bird 5000 Plus Sprinkler Won't Pop Down	8/16/2009
Q: As the subject stated, one of my Rain Bird 5000 Plus Sprinkler heads will not go back into the ... A: Hey Jacque, I hope this helps. The 5000 plus rotor heads are warranted for 5 years. It sounds as if ...
Controller fuse blows at station five	8/14/2009
Q: My hunter system was acting up. I discovered that the .75 amp fuse was blown. I replaced the fuse ... A: Hey Larry, I hope this helps. Depending on what brand valve you have, most valves can be opened ...
trouble with sprinkler controller	8/13/2009
Q: I have a Toro controller. It has started blowing the 1 1/2 amp fuse. There is also a 3/4 which is ... A: Hey Mike, I hope this helps. When this fuse blows, it means either you have a short in the field ...
Multiple solenoids - one ground wire	8/13/2009
Q: I was able to identify the whire wire as the ground or common wire in the panel. Because the panel ... A: Hey Barb, you are correct. You can hook them all together with one wire nut. FYI, they do make wire ...
Can still use old pipes?	8/13/2009
Q: I have a normal 30-year-old residential lawn system I want to upgrade. I want new valves and such. ... A: Hey Richard, I would recommend just staying with a good residential valve. Normally a comercial or ...
No Power - Hydro Rain HR 6100	8/13/2009
Q: I have an old Hydro Rain HR6100 with pump start. I also have an old house that still runs off fuse ... A: Hey Linda, a good controller should only run you about $100.00 to $125.00. Install labor should be ...
My dog chewed my irrigation wires - help!	8/12/2009
Q: My puppy chewed through most of the 6 valves wires. I do not know what to connect to what - help! ... A: Hey Barb, I hope this helps. First thing you need to do, is look in the back of the controller, and ...
Can still use old pipes?	8/12/2009
Q: I have a normal 30-year-old residential lawn system I want to upgrade. I want new valves and such. ... A: I hope this helps. I would re- use the pvc pipes, and just replace the valves and heads. As far as ...
Error Message	8/12/2009
Q: I have a Hardie Irrigation Total Control 9 zone controller for my irrigation system. The controller ... A: Hey Bob, I hope this helps. First off, when you cut power to the controller, have you taken out the ...
Pressure Regulator for sprinklers	8/11/2009
Q: Approximate. 7 years ago I had my sprinkler system updated in the front yard with 3/4 plastic pipes ... A: Hey Kay, I hope this helps. You should safely be able to run up to 100psi through your system ...
dead grass at sprinkler heads	8/10/2009
Q: My grass is dying in (approx) a 3 foot radius around my sprinklers (pop-up style, adjustable head, ... A: Hey Steve, I hope this helps. Most sprinklers do not get good coverage by the head themselves. You ...
Irrigation Valve will not turn on	8/10/2009
Q: I have been having problems with the 1st zone of my sprinkler system which has not worked ever since ... A: Hey Mario, I hope this helps. You have done everything correctly. It is obvious that the controller ...
Low pressure	8/9/2009
Q: We prepared our backyard for grass. Brought in dirt and tested the existing sprinkler system- all ... A: Hey Dean, I hope this helps. I would suspect that either you have a leak in one of the pipes, or one ...
Adjusting sprinkler heads	8/9/2009
Q: A number of things. I have a sprinkler that will not pop up any longer. It does not appear to be ... A: Hey Bill, I hope this helps. Most the time when a head stops turning on its own, it has been ...
No Power Rain Bird ESP-6TM	8/8/2009
Q: Can you point me in the right direction? I replaced the fuse which was blown with a new one and ... A: Hey Christian, I hope this helps. Any irrigation supply store should carry the transformer you need. ...
Hydro Rain HR 6100	8/6/2009
Q: Our system allows 2 programs (A&C) but we use only program A. When power went off last Monday, ... A: Hey Ruth, I hope this helps. First of all, the letters you are seeing(IR,CA,SC,CA etc.) mean ...
zone 2 not working	8/6/2009
Q: ok here goes. i recently took over a ball park. i been searching the place for all sprinkler heads ... A: Hey David, I hope this helps. First I'm going to assume that the pump has a relay that is hooked to ...
Hunter EC Controller	8/6/2009
Q: I am using a Hunter EC inside controller. It starts a second time after the first is completed. I ... A: Hey Billy, I hope this helps. For some reason the first answer didn't go through. It is very simple, ...
Rain Dial p/n 670301	8/2/2009
Q: I have an old rain dial to control our outdoor sprinklers. It has been working great until ... A: Hey Yach, I would save the headache of trying to fix this controller, and just buy a new panel for ...
Sprinkler valves	8/1/2009
Q: I'm looking for a sprinkler valve that will open without any significant water pressure behind it. ... A: Hey Rick, I hope this helps. Toro makes an automatic valve called the EZ-Flo series that operates ...
Rainbird 1804 PRS Sam Heaads	7/31/2009
Q: I have recently installed 14 of these heads, 7 per zone on brand new vales that were conveniently ... A: Hey Joe, I hope this helps. It could be a number of issues, but I'm going to assume that the system ...
Hardie Programmable Sprinkler System won't turn off!	7/31/2009
Q: I have a Hardie Irrigation 604201 programmer for my sprinkler system. I have programmed the ... A: Hey Tanya, I hope this helps. It is very simple, all you need to do, is eliminate all of your start ...
Self Draining Sprinklers vs. Traditional	7/30/2009
Q: We will be hiring a contractor to put in a lawn sprinkler in our .25 acre yard. We've heard ... A: Hey Paula, I hope this helps. The only water that drains from the system, is when the system shuts ...
Setting Toro vision 1 sprinkler head	7/29/2009
Q: I'm trying to set the heads on my toro vision 1 sprinkler system. I've figured out how to adjust how ... A: Hey Bill, for some reason I never received any pictures. Anyway, normally on the Toro rotor heads ...
Setting Toro vision 1 sprinkler head	7/29/2009
Q: I'm trying to set the heads on my toro vision 1 sprinkler system. I've figured out how to adjust how ... A: Hey Bill, what kind of sprinkler head is it? Is the brand Toro? If it is, what model sprinkler head ...
my irrigation pump	7/28/2009
Q: my irrigation pump cuts off and on when not in use. just the motor, no water. cuts on for maybe ... A: I hope this helps. Normally if the pump is for the irrigation system, it will have a relay(switch) ...
battery problem	7/24/2009
Q: My rain dials battery goes weak very soon so I just want to know how to fix this problem. My second ... A: I hope this helps. The battery will only hold them memory, when the power goes out. Once the power ...
manual for James Hardie Irrigation	7/24/2009
Q: I have a James Hardie System and I am trying to add new stations. It seems that the instructions ... A: Hey Meg, I hope this helps. Hardie was bought out by Irritrol. The web site is www.irritrol.com. Is ...
richdel model446 pr	7/23/2009
Q: Where can I get an owners/operting manual?? When I bought this house the previous owner did not ... A: Hey Frank, I hope this helps. Go to this website www.lawngeniestore.com, and then under "more info" ...
ADDING RAIN SENSOR TO EXISTING UNIT	7/23/2009
Q: I will try to keeep this short.I have a 6 zone sprinkler system controlled by a Imperial Valet Timer ... A: Hey David, I hope this helps. I haven't installed an Imperial for about 15 years, but it is an ...
anti-siphon valve	7/23/2009
Q: I have a Rainbird 3/4" anti-siphon valve. It's about a year old. It leaks all the time at the cap ... A: Hey Selma, I would suggest replacing it with a brass unit. Champion makes a good anti-syphon device, ...
toro el-6+ problem	7/23/2009
Q: I have a 15 year old system that shows that the power is on yet no zones work. I did notice that a ... A: Hey Mike, I hope this helps. The pool would have no effect on the system not working. I would first ...
three stations at once	7/22/2009
Q: Greetings, Out of the blue I now have stations 3,4,and 5 of a six station ORBIT system all coming ... A: Hey Thomas, I hope this helps. First I'm going to assume that the wiring, solenoids, and valves are ...
Irrigation	7/22/2009
Q: I purchased a house several years ago with a professionally installed sprinkler Toro sprinkler ... A: Hey Mark, I hope this helps. Normally when the valves start to seep water and don't shut off all the ...
rainbird sprinkler system	7/22/2009
Q: I have a commercial rainbird sprinkler system, we open the main valve to get water to the system, ... A: Hey Karen, I hope this helps. We don't deal with pumps, but the system does require a lot of water ...
anti-siphon valve	7/22/2009
Q: I have a Rainbird 3/4" anti-siphon valve. It's about a year old. It leaks all the time at the cap ... A: Hey Selma, I hope this helps. Normally if the valve is leaking from the anti-syphon part of the ...
Rainbird DVF Valve not shutting off	7/21/2009
Q: I have several Rainbird DVF valves in a system and they will not shut off unless I manually close ... A: Hey Len, I hope this helps. From what you're telling me, No matter if the valve is hooked to the ...
Richdel 446PR controller error message	7/21/2009
Q: I'm getting a "FUSE" error message on my Richdel 446PR controller. It happens on every one of the 6 ... A: Hey Ron, I hope this helps. When the controller gives you a"fuse" message, it means that either the ...
sprinklers	7/21/2009
Q: i have 1 sprinkler head that seems to be leaking, well seeping from the top although that is what i ... A: Hey Lisa, I hope this helps. Yes the problem is in the valve itself. The diaphram is probably not ...
Hardie Irrigation	7/20/2009
Q: I am dealing with a system that has Hardie Control Boxes. Is this company still in business? I ... A: I hope this helps. You are correct, Hardie was bought out by "Irritrol". The website is ...
irritrol rain dial problem	7/20/2009
Q: We have the Irritrol Rain Dial RD-1200. It was installed August of 2006. I feel we are quite adept ... A: Hey Debbie, I hope this helps. Once the controller is set to "run", it is going to run all three ...
Toro system won't run	7/20/2009
Q: I moved into a house with an existing Toro sprinkler system. I had a company start it up the last ... A: Hey David, I hope this helps. The valve (with the pin) you are referring to, is probably what is ...
HARDIE/ TOTAL CONTROLLER/PARTS	7/19/2009
Q: HAVE 115 V TO TRANSFORMER...ZERO OUT / SUSPECT SURGE.. PANEL LIGHT UP FOR STATION INFO....THINK IT ... A: Hey Earl, I hope this helps. Yes this transformer can be replaced. Hardie was bought out by ...
Toro Vision 1 Sprinkler Controller	7/19/2009
Q: Jim, I have a Vision 1 controller and no display. I checked both the top and bottom fuses, both ... A: Hey John, I hope this helps. The top fuse protects the controller from excess voltage (lightning, ...
rainbird controller	7/19/2009
Q: irrigation system can be turned on manually zone 1 and 2 will come on but 3 wont, can turn on at ... A: I hope this helps. It sounds like your #3 valve needs a new diaphram installed, or the valve needs ...
Rainbird controller problems	7/18/2009
Q: I was able to get a rainbird ism6 controller to operate the pump by running jumper wires from the ... A: I hope this helps. The way the controller turns the pump on, is by a relay on the pump itself. In ...
sprinkler timer	7/18/2009
Q: I have a slimdial 6 zone timer. 2 zones kicked on at the same time, I turned the timer off and the ... A: Hey Kelly, I hope this helps. It is probably the valve that needs to be replaced or re-built. Try ...
Toro Vision I Controller F2 Fuse	7/18/2009
Q: This controller has worked fine until just recently. The F2 fuse (1/2 amp, control circuit) blows ... A: Hey Bruce, I hope this helps. The F1 fuse protects the controller from any excessive voltage ...
hunter sprinklers	7/17/2009
Q: I have a hunter sprinkler system . I recently replaces a supply line to the system ( it was broke) ... A: Hey Darren, I hope this helps. Did you un-screw the solenoid, and make sure the port and hole were ...
Hardie Irrigation system	7/17/2009
Q: We bought our house last fall with this system in place. Looks to be original when the house was ... A: Hey Roger, I hope this helps. With experience, get rid of this controller and install a new one. I ...
Richdel SR-1 starter relay	7/16/2009
Q: My booster pump never runs or kicks on.Could it be the relay and or battery is no longer any good or ... A: Hey Norm, I hope this helps. It is probably either the starter relay, or it could be in the ...
zones come on at the same time sometimes	7/16/2009
Q: Jim, Sometimes my zones will come on at the same time? 1 is set for off 2 is set for 10 min ... A: Hey Sean, I hope this helps. It sounds like one of two things, both having to do with the electrical ...
Toro Vision 1 zone stays on	7/16/2009
Q: I have one zone one my Toro Vision 1 Sprinkler system that will not cycle off ... it stays on ... A: I hope this helps. The problem is in the valve itself. You would either have to rebuild the valve, ...
Hardie HR-6100	7/14/2009
Q: I can't get water to 1 of 6 zones. I have current at all zones of controller as well as at the ... A: Hey Kelly, I hope this helps. It sounds as if you're getting current to this valve and solenoid, and ...
CONTROL VALVE WILL NOT SHUT OFF COMPLETELY	7/13/2009
Q: ON ONE STATION THE SPRINKLERS ARE FROM 6FT HIGHER THAN THE CONTROL VALVES ON THE FURTHEST AWAY TO 3 ... A: Hey Larry, I hope this helps. It shouldn't matter if the valve is higher than the heads, the valve ...
Sprinkler control	7/13/2009
Q: My church's sprinkler system will not turn on using the electrical timer unit. The sprinkler ... A: Hey Earl, I think you just figured out what the problem is. This stem is called a flow control, it ...
Hunter Control	7/12/2009
Q: I have a hunter control, which run some valves on city water and some on well water. I cannot get ... A: Hey Ron, I hope this helps. Normally your pump will have a relay on it, that is hooked to the ...
Toro vision 1 all zones no water, power yes	7/12/2009
Q: I have 10 zones all working fine for 15yrs. Started with all zones no water I have power and checked ... A: Hey Diane, I hope this helps. If you remove the lower door from the cabinet, you will access the ...
3 of 7 zones not coming on.	7/12/2009
Q: I have a RD900 with 7 active zones. Zones 3,5,6 stopped working. I don't even here the water ... A: Hey Jeff, I hope this helps. I would think, since 3 valves either work at the same time, or don't ...
Irrotrol contorller	7/12/2009
Q: My friend has an irrotrol controller.It shows a bad fuse on valve #1.I disconnected the valve and it ... A: Hey Dave, I hope this helps. Here's what I would try. First unhook the common wire in back of the ...
Sprinkler control	7/11/2009
Q: My church's sprinkler system will not turn on using the electrical timer unit. The sprinkler ... A: Hey Earl, It does seem a little strange that the valves would all go out at the same time, but if ...
Nelson smart Zone EZ	7/11/2009
Q: Jim ,We have the above spinkler controller and when I went out today to turn it on, it read F A on ... A: Hey Kristen, I hope this helps. I also don't see what F A would mean, it doesn't say anything in the ...
Sprinkler control	7/11/2009
Q: My church's sprinkler system will not turn on using the electrical timer unit. The sprinkler ... A: Hey Earl, I hope this helps. You need to replace the diaphrams inside the valves. What happens, is ...
orbit anti siphon selonoid valve	7/10/2009
Q: Valve seems to be opening OK, but it is leaking around the anti siphon port lid. The gaskets seem ... A: Hey John, I hope this helps. Inside the lid of the anti siphon port, there is a plunger. This ...
Replacement for a Hardie RD-600 controller	7/10/2009
Q: Jim, Can you provide some sources for where I might find a replacement controller for my ... A: Hey Terry, I hope this helps. The Hardie brand was bought out by Irri-trol. They still make this ...
Irrigation valve ID	7/10/2009
Q: Have a hydraulic sprinkler system that was installed sometime in the early 70's. The zone hydraulic ... A: Hey Brad, I hope this helps. The only company that comes to mind is the Imperial brand. You will be ...
Rainbird STPi600	7/10/2009
Q: This unit comes with preset gaps in multiple times per day watering (start time plus 4, 6, 8, etc.). ... A: Hey Craig, I hope this helps. I don't believe you can bypass this feature. It looks like this ...
Sprinkler	6/29/2009
Q: The Sprinkler System was turned off as we were having too much rain. Yesterday I switched the system ... A: Hey Amrit, I hope this helps. First thing to check, is if indeed the controller has power going to ...
Irritrol Master Control	6/29/2009
Q: I've got a "Master Valve" error message. Have looked thru the manual and sounds like maybe there was ... A: Hey Scott, I hope this helps. First off, to reset the controller, take out the 9 volt battery(if it ...
connecting pvc pipe to a faucet	6/29/2009
Q: I'm in the UK. I have an outdoor tap (faucet) which has threads to which I can connect a hose. But I ... A: Hey Colin, I hope this helps. I'm not sure in the UK, but here in the US your thread to your faucet ...
Irrigation pump cycles one zone only	6/28/2009
Q: 6 zone irrigation system. 5 zones work great, however, pump cycles on and off repeatedly (one 2-3 ... A: Hey Richard, I hope this helps. If I'm understanding you right, one zone runs the entire time the ...
hardie RD 900 irrigation system	6/28/2009
Q: I disconnected my sprinkler system to hang some peg board in my garage and lost to rewiring diagram ... A: Hey Louis, I hope this helps. Depending on the installer, there is no set way that every controller ...
Rainbird ESP-6 Timer	6/28/2009
Q: I have a Rainbird ESP-6 Sprinkler timer. It's not more than 3 years old. It has recently started ... A: Hey Nathan, I hope this helps. The only thing that I could suggest, is to check your 9volt back up ...
Sprinkler Controller	6/27/2009
Q: I have an Orbit Watermaster Sprinkler Controller model 27954 that has gone bad. This controller has ... A: Hey Jim, I hope this helps. Normally a controller will either have a pump start terminal, or a ...
Richdel 446PR controller	6/27/2009
Q: My system has 5 zones they all work however the fith zone will not come on, a message flashes on the ... A: Hey Joe, I hope this helps. This message is telling you that you have a short in the #5 valve. More ...
Hunter pro c controller	6/27/2009
Q: I have the above controller. After a thunderstorm only zones 1-3 function. Zones 4-6 on one module ... A: Hey Tracy, I hope this helps. Just make sure the new modules are making good contact. You might also ...
Zones	6/26/2009
Q: I have a Ranintree ESP 6 station controller with Hunter valves, zones 3 and 5 will not turn on. I ... A: Hey Armando, I don't really understand. Did you cut the pipe past the valve, and then turn it on to ...
Hunter Pro-C Stations missing	6/26/2009
Q: I hope that I am not going crazy. I have been using this controller for only two years now. I have 8 ... A: Hey Mark, I hope this helps. What I would suggest, is first take out the 9 volt battery if you have ...
Rainbird controller	6/26/2009
Q: I have a rainbird esp-24Lx controller circa 1998 and it shows the zone working but no water. The ... A: Hey Tracy, I hope this helps. It sounds as though the unit has finally given up. I would recommend ...
Zones	6/25/2009
Q: I have a Ranintree ESP 6 station controller with Hunter valves, zones 3 and 5 will not turn on. I ... A: Hey Armnando, If the valves are opening by the controller,and you hear the water going through the ...
Richdel troubleshooting	6/25/2009
Q: A lady I work with has a Richdel 476PR that is not displaying anything on the LED display. Has power ... A: Hey Chris, I hope this helps. More than likely, the controller is faulty, and you need to replace ...
raising rain jet sprinkler heads	6/25/2009
Q: I HAVE TWO RAIN JET SPRINKLER HEADS THAT ARE MY 360'S IN THE MIDDLE OF MY YARD, BUT THEY ARE NOT ... A: Hey Tony, I hope this helps. I doubt just by raising up the heads, you are going to get the heads to ...
1 head keeps leaking	6/25/2009
Q: recently I returned home from work on a day where my sprinkler system was not even supposed to run ... A: Hey Mark, I hope this helps. Is the head that is leaking, the lowest head on that zone? More than ...
Rain jet valve	6/24/2009
Q: I have a RainJet valve attached to an automatic timer. When turned on the valve goes ... A: Hey Paul, I hope this helps. I would suspect that the diaphram inside the valve has gone bad. Go to ...
Rainbird=no pwr	6/24/2009
Q: My rainbird system said no power, I checked the fuse, changed the battery, checked the outlet, all ... A: Hey David, I hope this helps. Sometimes as the board in the module starts going bad and stops making ...
Rain bird RC 1260Bi	6/24/2009
Q: When I turn the control on it does not seem to be running. When I turn the timer dial myself to the ... A: Hey Cullen, I hope this helps. This controller uses 2 motors, one that keeps the time of day and how ...
toro sprinkler system not turning off	6/23/2009
Q: One zone of my system won't turn off unless I turn the water valve off. Even turning the timer ... A: Hey Robert, I hope this helps. Your problem is in the automatic valve. It is probably either the ...
timer won't come on	6/23/2009
Q: We have a rainbird ESP-6TM sprinkler timer. The power source is working fine, but the timer itself ... A: Hey Cindy, I hope this helps. I would assume that the white wire is your common wire. If this is not ...
sprinkler	6/22/2009
Q: We are taking care of a Hardie Sprinkling System. When it is done with 1 cycle it starts over and I ... A: Hey Daleen, I hope this helps. Once you put the switch to run, it will run all programs (A,B,C), and ...
Brown Water	6/21/2009
Q: I have a 5 zone sprinkler system. Each time the system begins, I get brown water coming through all ... A: Hey Denise, I hope this helps. I'm going to assume that you are getting your water from a domestic ...
Irritrol Sation Controller	6/19/2009
Q: I have a 9 station Irritrol station controller and the system keeps resetting the time on me. It ... A: Hey Chad, I hope this helps. First of all, do you know what model the controller is? Each controller ...
punctured hose/line	6/19/2009
Q: Rookie mistake. I punctured my sprinkler system hose line. How can I repair this? Thank you. A: Hey Charlie, I hope this helps. Depending on the line you are talking about, I'm going to assume it ...
Hunter PRO-C Zone	6/18/2009
Q: I ahve 5 zones in my system. When I set the control dial to "set program start times" It only ... A: Hey Ray, I hope this helps. I believe on this controller, you can set it to run every 4th day. Now ...
RD-900 hardie System	6/18/2009
Q: We are now under water restrictions here in San Antonio. We can water from 0300-0800 and from ... A: Hey Joe, I hope this helps. I'm going to try to run you through the steps to program this. Not ...
Instruction Manual	6/17/2009
Q: Can you send me, or can I download an instruction manual for a Hardie Rain Dial RD-600? My address ... A: Hey Marylyn, here's the information you requested. Go to a website: www.coastwaterworks.com. On the ...
No Water Pressure	6/17/2009
Q: I've recently replaced the control box, the wiring to the solenoid and the solenoid. Now, I can ... A: Hey Steve, I hope this helps. It sounds like the diaphram in the valve, might be faulty. The other ...
Hunter PRO-C Zone	6/17/2009
Q: I ahve 5 zones in my system. When I set the control dial to "set program start times" It only ... A: Hey Ray, I hope this helps. You are getting confused on the start times. The start times are for the ...
Water hammer	6/17/2009
Q: I have a 2 sprinkler zone system, when the 1st zone shuts off there is no hammering, when the 2nd ... A: Hey Vincent, I hope this helps. The reason you are not having the problem when the first zone shuts ...
Rain Jet Sprinkler sytems	6/16/2009
Q: I bought a house last year with a rain jet sprinkler system installed for the flower beds. No ... A: Hey Gary, I'm a little confused, could you help me out a little bit? When you say you have a Rain ...
Hunter Pro C Controller	6/16/2009
Q: Lost its mind!!!!! Unit got wet by squall - open door. LCD panel works but get jibberish. Have ... A: Hey Rich, I hope this helps. What I would do, is first see if there is a 9 volt battery installed. ...
Sprinkler timer does not change zone	6/15/2009
Q: I have a Rain Bird system with a timer that can no longer changes from one zone to the next after ... A: Hey Anh, I hope this helps. This controller has two motors in it. One motor advances the dial from ...
Rainbird ESP 6si - skipping zone 1	6/15/2009
Q: I usually use the manual function to water because of the frequency of rain here. But I noticed that ... A: Hey Jennifer, I hope this helps. What I suspect is happening, is that there is no time entered in to ...
hardie rain dial sprinkler controller	6/15/2009
Q: We recently shut off the controller because of a lot of rain. Now that we turned it back on it ... A: Hey Lois, I hope this helps. First thing I would check, is that the controller is getting power to ...
HR 6100 control panel (ser# NB24)	6/14/2009
Q: how do i get a wiring diagram for this four station controller. my father has one that the wiring ... A: Hey Bob, I hope this helps. Bob these valves can be rebuilt, without replacing the whole valve. ...
Irrigation system will not turn on from the controller	6/13/2009
Q: Our sprinkler system will not turn on by the controller. We went and replaced that thinking that is ... A: Hey Stacey, I hope this helps. First of all, I'm assuming when you say you turned the valve on ...
HR 6100 control panel (ser# NB24)	6/13/2009
Q: how do i get a wiring diagram for this four station controller. my father has one that the wiring ... A: Hey Bob, I hope this helps. Basically the way the controller is wired is fairly simple. In the back ...
James Hardie Rain Dial p/n 670301	6/12/2009
Q: I have a very old, but great controller, however I don't know how to change the timer from every day ... A: Hey Kathleen, I hope this helps. Hardie irrigation, was bought out by Irritrol. Irritrol still ...
Home sprinkler system	6/12/2009
Q: We have purchased a home that has sprinkler heads installed in the yard. The previous home owners ... A: Hey Stacey, I hope this helps. As far as a brand of system that was installed goes. The first step ...
Rainbird ESP-6 Outdoor Controller	6/9/2009
Q: I have a Rainbird ESP-6 Outdoor Controller that is hard wired in place. A couple weeks back, I ... A: Hey Clinton, I hope this helps. First of all, you do not have to have any of the wires (field wires, ...
Zones	6/9/2009
Q: I have a Ranintree ESP 6 station controller with Hunter valves, zones 3 and 5 will not turn on. I ... A: Hey Armando, I hope this helps. I,m assuming zone #1 is working, so this is what you do. To tell if ...
First time installer.	6/8/2009
Q: My first time installing a irrigation system and have been doing as much reading and asking around ... A: Hey Gorden, what I would suggest is this. If the yard is about 94' by 85', starting in the back ...
start up	6/8/2009
Q: Last fall a "pro" winterized my Toro system. He is not the most dependable so I want to start it up ... A: Hey Jeff, I hope this helps. What is happening, is that the poppet is not popping up and seating on ...
Nelson valve	6/7/2009
Q: I have small lawn system with four Nelson valves running separate zones. One of the zones will not ... A: Hey Bob, I hope this helps. Depending on the size of the O-ring, it either goes in the top hole ...
Lawn Sprinkler system	6/7/2009
Q: We bought a home with a Lawn Genie sprinkler system....we're not sure exactly what we need to get it ... A: Hey Lois, I hope I didn't deceive you, but some cities, counties, etc. do require some sort of ...
Watering Times	6/7/2009
Q: I have a Hardie 9 station controller. I'm set up on Programn B, have set for 1 watering time every ... A: Hey Duncan, I hope this helps. I would check the other programs A, C etc. and make sure there is ...
First time installer.	6/7/2009
Q: My first time installing a irrigation system and have been doing as much reading and asking around ... A: Hey Gorden, I hope this helps. Normally we would use the rotor heads on any spacing greater than ...
Lawn Sprinkler system	6/6/2009
Q: We bought a home with a Lawn Genie sprinkler system....we're not sure exactly what we need to get it ... A: Hey Lois, I hope this helps. What the backflow preventer does, is basically allow the water to flow ...
Toro Vision 1, can I add a rain sensor?	6/6/2009
Q: Can I add a rain sensor to a Toro Vision 1 series? Where do I attach the wire to the inside box? ... A: Hey Evan, I hope this helps. On any controller you can install a rain sensor. Basically the type to ...
Nelson valve	6/6/2009
Q: I have small lawn system with four Nelson valves running separate zones. One of the zones will not ... A: Hey Bob, I hope this helps. When you replaced the top half and the solenoid, did you also replace ...
sprinkler system	6/5/2009
Q: i have a orbit 4 station and i cant get the back section of the backyard to turn on or set the timer ... A: Hey Brian, I hope this helps. The first thing I would do, is try to turn each valve/station(section) ...
Lawn Sprinkler system	6/5/2009
Q: We bought a home with a Lawn Genie sprinkler system....we're not sure exactly what we need to get it ... A: Hey Lois, I hope this helps. The first thing I would suggest, is that you get a manual for your ...
inground sprinklers dont go on	6/5/2009
Q: I had my sprinklers winterized and now when i try to turn them on for the summer nothing happens. i ... A: Hey Patricia, I hope this helps. It sounds as though you might have what is called a master valve ...
"No Pwr" error message on RainBird ESP 6TM	6/4/2009
Q: I have replaced transformer & battery but not both at the same time. I read on this site to unplug ... A: Hey Rusty, I hope this helps. The first thing you should check, is the fuse in the bottom panel of ...
Clogged misters in sprinkler system	6/4/2009
Q: The intake filter for my sprinkler system sits in the lake which is mucky. my misters for my ... A: Hey Rachel, I hope this helps. The first thing I would suggest, would be that the end of the intake, ...
Hardie controller	6/4/2009
Q: The controller is not working. No matter I set it to manual, auto or off mode, the system keeps ... A: Hey Jay, go to this web site www.coastwaterworks.com and in the search put "irrigation" for the site ...
sparadic watering	6/3/2009
Q: my sprinkler timer is set to water every other day but the system only comes on sometimes it does ... A: Hey web, I would suspect that the problem lies in either the wire running from the controller to the ...
Rainbird ESP-6si Sprinklers Won't Switch	6/3/2009
Q: I recently started up my lawn system (Montana, so we start late) and found that some heads weren't ... A: Hey Ed, I hope this helps. Valves do go bad, and if the diaphram is worn out, the valve will not ...
Hardie controller	6/3/2009
Q: The controller is not working. No matter I set it to manual, auto or off mode, the system keeps ... A: Hey Jay, do you have a manual for this controller? And if not, do you have the model #? What you ...
Wayne 2hp Sprinkler Pump	6/3/2009
Q: After very little use (but out of warranty) my Wayne pump pressure began to fluctuate and eventually ... A: Hey Bill, I'm sorry but we don't deal with pumps very often. I do know that in my area of the ...
rain jet rjc600	6/2/2009
Q: when i program my cycles for 20 minutes at each station they only run for 20 seconds can u tell me ... A: Hey Dylan, I hope this helps. Your controller is probably not working right and needs to be ...
New Controller	6/2/2009
Q: Jim, I just added two new zones or stations to my existing system. I bought a 6 zone orbit outdoor ... A: Hey Derrick, I hope this helps. Basically the pump relay will have 2 wires that run to it. One of ...
Hunter Sprinkler System	6/1/2009
Q: I read through another post that you left for Neil on 4/6/2009. I also have a Hunter Pro-C system ... A: Hey Eric, I hope this helps. If the valve you found is the master valve, and you took the 4 bolts ...
Valve problem	6/1/2009
Q: Yesterday my neighbors child ran their wagon over our spinkler head while it was running. Because we ... A: Hey Barbara, I hope this helps. Your valves can be rebuilt without replacing the whole valve. ...
rainbird	6/1/2009
Q: I have a rainbird rc-7A, the station wheel has stopped moving automatically. Is there something to ... A: Hey JM I hope this helps. If the staion wheel has stopped working, there is usually 2 things it ...
Program Selection in Display	5/31/2009
Q: I have a Toro Gatekeeper 212 (older model). How do you get a "Program X (A, B, or C)" to display ... A: Hey Bill, I hope this helps. Anytime you put the switch to run, it is "not" going to dispay program ...
Hardie controller	5/31/2009
Q: The controller is not working. No matter I set it to manual, auto or off mode, the system keeps ... A: Hey Jay, I hope this helps. If you totally dis-connect the power from the controller, this will not ...
Toro controller	5/31/2009
Q: I have been having problems with my submersible pump continuing to run after the controller has ... A: Good day mate, I hope this helps. It could be the controller, but before you replace it, try this. ...
Hardie Rain Dial	5/31/2009
Q: How do I erase all prior programs from my model RD-600 rain dial? A: Hey Eugene, I hope this helps. What you can do is take the battery out of the controller, and then ...
Sprinkler system not working	5/31/2009
Q: I had a Hardie HR-6100 with one valve. The irrigation system worked fine for the last ten years, but ... A: Hey Norman I hope this helps. You can check the controller by simply taking a volt/ohm meter and ...
Backflow preventer PVB	5/30/2009
Q: Im installing a new sprinkler system. There had been a previous system before but it was removed. ... A: Hey Andrew I hope this helps. You are correct, stay with the 1" pvc mainline and reduce it from the ...
Sprinkler system goes on randomly	5/30/2009
Q: The sprinkler system (aka irrigation system) would go on randomly and goes through the entire cycle. ... A: Hey Perry, I hope this helps. The only thing I would suggest, is check your clock and make sure you ...
Hardie hr 6100 controller	5/30/2009
Q: I have a Hardie 6100 controller. This spring when I set the program all 5 zones work but when I put ... A: Hey Steve I hope this helps. It sounds like you probably need a new controller. What I would try ...
Multiple zones turning on	5/30/2009
Q: Jim, I have a sprinkler system was funcitioning properly and then multiple zones started to come on ... A: Hey Chip I hope this helps. It sound like some of your wires might be nicked and the hot field wires ...
Sprinkler system runs multiple times	5/30/2009
Q: I have a problem that has me baffled. Last season I was informed by a neighbor that my sprinklers ... A: Hey Gerald I hope this helps. The only thing that that it could be is your controller. Do you have ...
Green thumb by Orbit 1 session automatic water timer	5/29/2009
Q: I have installed the timer, and turned the Duration knob to ON, per directions, to operate it ... A: Hey Ruth, I hope this helps. The only thing I would know to try, is check and make sure the ...
Hunter ICC Irrigation Controller	5/19/2009
Q: When the controller is plugged in and set to "RUN", the display reads "NO AC". I have checked the ... A: Hey Larry, I hope this helps. Normally when "NO AC" is displayed, it means the controller is not ...
shuddering sounds when sprinkler system is working	5/18/2009
Q: My sprinkler system makes a intermittent shuddering sound when it operates (not just when it turns ... A: Hey Leslie, I hope this helps. It sounds like your diaphram in the valve is going out and needs to ...
Toro Sprinkler System	5/18/2009
Q: Jim, When turning on my water my 4th zone automatically comes on. (regardless if I have my system ... A: Hey Tyler, I hope this helps. Every valve manufacture has a different way to turn a valve on ...
sprinkler controller problem	5/18/2009
Q: my controlled box LED display is off, checked the outlet where it's plugged is operational. what do ... A: Hey Ofelia, I hope this helps. The first thing I would check, is if the transformer is working ...
Low water pressure when sprinklers turn on	5/18/2009
Q: I have installed a Blue Points 4ft, 1-1/2" well head into a 6 ft water well to provide water for my ... A: Hey Douglas, I hope this helps. The first thing is how big are the pipes that you have feeding the ...
Turning Sprinklers on after winter	5/17/2009
Q: I bought my first home last year and had the sprinklers properly winterized. Now that we are safely ... A: Hey Bcurme, I hope this helps. Normally when the system is winterized, the pitcocks on the backflow ...
deep key to turn on water sprinkler system	5/17/2009
Q: I cannot get the long key in the right location to turn on my sprinkler system. Are these standard ... A: Hey Virginia, I hope this helps. What you can do is either shine a flashlight down the pipe to see ...
RainBird ESP-6TM stopped working	5/17/2009
Q: Went to run a manual cycle on my RainBird ESP-6TM and nothing happened. Controller is working, as it ... A: Hey Guzzar, I hope this helps. To determine if the problem is in the controller, or in field ...
Drip sprinkler system	5/16/2009
Q: One of the valves in my drip sprinkler system serves two separate areas of my yard. Recently the ... A: Hey Mark, I hope this helps. If you're not seeing any visual leak on the weak side of the system, I ...
Hunter EC Residential Irrigation Controller	5/16/2009
Q: getting "NO AC" reading. Checked AC power with multimeter. Power is getting to the unit, yet still ... A: Hey Randy, I hope this helps. You are correct, when the controller reads "No AC" this means that the ...
Instruction Manual for my Irrigation system	5/16/2009
Q: I recently purchased a new model home that has been approximately 2 years. It is in Laveen AZ. ... A: I hope this helps. The box you are refering to is called a valve box, and the box is manufactured by ...
Irrigation not functioning	5/16/2009
Q: I have a rainbird irrigation system which is not turning on. I can manually turn them on from the ... A: I hope this helps. You say the wires are getting 24 volts. Is this at the controller, or at the ...
hardie timer-18 station-	5/14/2009
Q: jim,please help me and explain what to do when my timer says short on 15 ? my entire system is ... A: I hope this helps. Normally when it's telling you short on 15, you have a short in either the wire ...
pressure loss in line	5/14/2009
Q: I noticed that one of the lines in my sprinkler system seems to have lost pressure. All the other ... A: Hey Diane, it could be a break in a line, but you would see a lot of water coming up from the ground ...
pressure loss in line	5/13/2009
Q: I noticed that one of the lines in my sprinkler system seems to have lost pressure. All the other ... A: I hope this helps. 99% of the time, the reason this zone has little pressure, is because the ...
Hardie RD-600 system won't work!	5/13/2009
Q: We haven't had the sprinklers on all winter and the main box was unplugged. When I plugged it in ... A: Hey Deb, I hope this helps. Not to seem like a smart alec, but is the main water turn on valve to ...
Sprinkler question	5/12/2009
Q: I have a hardie sprinkler system, it has been working just fine, however, I went down yesterday to ... A: Hey Roger, I hope this helps. First thing I would do, is pull out the battery if it has one ...
gravity feed system	5/12/2009
Q: I'm in Maputo, Mozambique, trying to figure out, with your help, a gravity drip irrigation system ... A: Hey Salvador, I hope this helps. #1 As long as you can get about 30psi(pounds per square inch) ...
sprikler system	5/11/2009
Q: I turned on my system yesterday. When the water was turned on all sections (3) of the system turned ... A: Hey Naomi, I hope this helps. You're problem is that the valves are stuck on. There are a ...
Sprinkler system	5/10/2009
Q: I just turned on my 6 zone sprinkler system and it seemed to work fine for first hour. Only issue ... A: I hope this helps. If your backflow was venting or porting water out of it, the pressure to this ...
Rain Dial transformer	5/9/2009
Q: My Rain Dial model 600/900/or 1200 stopped working after a power outage. Everything came back on ... A: Hey Chuck, I hope this helps. What I would do first, is take your old transformer, and either have ...
Every other Zone Running at the Same Time?????	5/9/2009
Q: Hoping you could point me in the right direction. I have an 8 Zone lawn sprinkler system which is ... A: Hey Joe, I hope this helps. The first thing I would try, is pull a wire from the terminal, in the ...
irrigation	5/9/2009
Q: I have a lawn system with richdel 205PR valves. one zone is not working. The valve makes a buzzing ... A: I hope this helps. Yes you can replace the diaphram in the valve. The easiest and first thing to ...
Stations will not run	5/9/2009
Q: My mom has a Rainbird ESP-4 controller. This morning I was replacing one of the heads that had been ... A: I hope your mom has a happy mothers day. Sounds like she has a good son. I would check around where ...
rainjet solenoid	5/8/2009
Q: I have a client that has a rainjet sprinkler valve that has a trashed solenoid. It is in such bad ... A: I hope this helps. You should be okay if the threads are good, there is a solenoid you can buy, that ...
RD600 EXT	5/8/2009
Q: Got a Rain Dial RD600. I was working yesterday but today saw flashing FUS on the controller. Tried ... A: I hope this helps. It sounds as if the controller is shot. What I would try, is pull the common ...
HR6100 Irrigation system	5/6/2009
Q: I have a Hardie Irrigation System HR-6100 with 5 stations. Last year the system worked perfect. I ... A: I hope this helps. It sounds as though the automatic valves are turned on manually at the valves ...
Turn on sprinkler valves	5/5/2009
Q: Please see attached picture there are 7 possible valves to turn on the water for my sprinkler ... A: Hey Dave, what I would suggest, is that you have the system "blown out" in the winter. What they do, ...
Hardie RD1200	5/5/2009
Q: We need your help. We do have a Hardie RD 1200 system and have problems programming. We need a ... A: Hey Denis, I hope this helps. You should be able to go to any sprinkler or irrigation supply store ...
sprinklers	5/5/2009
Q: I have a 2 horse sprinkler pump and I need to add a 2 inch zone with 250 feet of pipe and i am ... A: I hope this helps. You should try to keep the 2" size pipe as long as you can. You can branch off ...
Rain Dial Question	5/5/2009
Q: I have a rain dial RD-600, I have two stations one for bushes =A-1 and the other for trees = B-2 ... A: Hey Stan, sorry this took so long. Here's what I'm going to do. I'm going to try to explain step by ...
RainBird controller blowing fuses	5/4/2009
Q: I've had a RainBird controller ESP-8TM running my irrigation system for 4 years. Over the last 6 ... A: Hey Eric, I hope this helps. More than likely it is not a controller problem. It sounds like it is ...
Toro Greenkeeper 212 won't run	5/4/2009
Q: I have a Toro Greenkeeper 212, that won't start. There is a water drop symbol with a line through ... A: I hope this helps. You probably have one of two things that could be going on. The first thing could ...
Turn on sprinkler valves	5/3/2009
Q: Please see attached picture there are 7 possible valves to turn on the water for my sprinkler ... A: Hey Dave, no problem. The first valve to turn on, is valve #5 (the red gate valve). The next two ...
Hardee inline valve	5/3/2009
Q: Have a hardie 1'' inline valve that wont shut off. Change diaphragm still wont shut off and leaks ... A: Hey Ron I hope this helps. Not knowing exactly which Hardie valve you have, it is hard to tell you ...
sprinkler system	5/2/2009
Q: I turned on my sprinkler system for the first time this year. When the control panel shows "off" the ... A: Hey Rich, I hope this helps. If you unplug the controller, does the system still run? If it still ...
hunter irrigation products	5/1/2009
Q: Jim, I have had serveral estimates to have a sprinkler system installed. This is my first home , the ... A: Hey Robin, yes you are correct, a vacuum breaker is also referred to as a backflow device. The Febco ...
hunter irrigation products	5/1/2009
Q: Jim, I have had serveral estimates to have a sprinkler system installed. This is my first home , the ... A: I hope this helps. You are right, it is important to keep your spray heads and your rotor heads on ...
In ground sprinkler system	4/29/2009
Q: When I started my system this spring ,two of my eight zones did not operate.I do not understand as ... A: Hey John, I hope this helps. Normally, there would be three things I would suspect could be wrong. ...
leaking main sprikler valve	4/22/2009
Q: I opened the main valve to my sprikler system yesterday and water flowed from the valve. I live in ... A: Hey Bob, I hope this helps. I would imagine, the type of valve you're talking about, is called a ...
sprinkler timer	4/21/2009
Q: I have a James Hardie HR-6100 timer. I can make stations run, but the timer will not change it ... A: Hey Mike, I hope this helps. Unfortunately this controller hasn't been made for about 10 plus ...
Rainbird ESP-6TM	4/19/2009
Q: I have recently purchased a home with a sprinkler system, Rainbird ESP-6TM. Looking at the wiring ... A: Hey Chris, I hope this helps. The first thing I would look into, is the terminals in back of the ...
quality of irrigation system	4/19/2009
Q: We're new to the irrigation systems and have received quotes on the Hunter and Weathermatic systems. ... A: Hey Catherine, I hope this helps. Both Hunter and Weathermatic make good products. They also both ...
Rain Jet timer	4/19/2009
Q: Do they still sale Rain Jet sprinkler timer Serial number 170062? A: Hey Larry, I really don't know if they do or not. If it has gone bad, I would recommend replacing it ...
Sprinklers	4/18/2009
Q: problem: second cycle of sprinkling system stays on. There are four total.I replaced the celluloid ... A: Hey Jimmy, I hope this helps. You say you replaced your solenoid, and the diaphram is fine. In other ...
single head dry	4/18/2009
Q: one head not getting water. removed head ,water sitting in pipe but none coming out when . rest of ... A: I hope this helps. Sounds like you're on the right track. First thing I would try, is stick a hose ...
Best way to water	4/18/2009
Q: I own an acre of land. I recently purchased about 13 trees and placed them randomly around the yard. ... A: Hey Amber, I hope this helps. You're on the right path. The only problem with doing what you're ...
hydraulic valves	4/18/2009
Q: is there two types of hudraulic valves if so how do i tell the difference prob is i replaced the ... A: Hey Mike, I hope this helps. What I would suggest, is that you check the direction of flow. The ...
hardie irrigation valve diaphram	4/18/2009
Q: I need to replace the diaphram on a hardie valve. The diaphram stem goes down in the body of the ... A: Hey Charles, I hope this helps. Normally you can just buy a whole new diaphram, stem and all. Alot ...
Hunter Pro-C Sprinkler System Squeaking	4/17/2009
Q: Jim, I just realized that my Hunter Pro-C isn't working. I live in Houston (no winterizing req'd) ... A: I hope this helps. It sounds to me like you have a restriction somewhere in the system. I would ...
richdel timer	4/16/2009
Q: I am having problems with the switches that move on their own or won't move when I press them to ... A: I hope this helps. Unfortunatly your controller is probably 10 plus years old. Once the switches ...
irrigation system design	4/16/2009
Q: I'm just starting design of a system. To start with, I'll be running off county water [70psi and ... A: Hey Dean, I hope this helps. As for your first question, yes you could run all your pipes and ...
Irrigation pump problem	4/15/2009
Q: I just bought a home that has an irrigation system that runs on a pump. The pump is located in the ... A: Hey Gary I hope this helps. We don't deal with pumps much, but I have a suggestion. Normally on your ...
Hardie 6 station indoor controller	4/14/2009
Q: When I set the run time on Program A and it is time for the sprinklers to come on, they come on for ... A: I hope this helps.First I'm going to assume that the zone/valve you're talking about is valve #1. ...
zones not working	4/13/2009
Q: I have 4 zones in my irrigation system and I just turned them on to find that two work and two do ... A: Hey Troy I hope this helps. Usually when 2 valves work and 2 don't, I would first make sure my wires ...
Solenoid or controller problem?	4/13/2009
Q: I have a Rain Bird ESP-LX 12 station controller. The programmed event started normal but never ... A: Hey Kevin, I hope this helps. First to tell if it is a valve or a controller problem on valve #1 ...
rain bird ESP-6TM sprinkler system	4/12/2009
Q: When I turn on my U-bend outside water supply valve for my sprinkler system the station 1 comes on. ... A: Hey Bob, I hope this helps. It sounds as if your # 1 valve is sticking on. Usually there is a couple ...
Hardie Controller	4/10/2009
Q: I have a 14 yr old Hardie RD-600 controller. I have used valve #1 for years with no problem. For a ... A: Hey Ron, I hope this helps. The first thing I would try, and you might of already did this, is ...
Irrigation not working	4/9/2009
Q: I haven't used my irragation system for two years now. I went to put it on and everything started to ... A: Hey Curtis, You make a lot more sense now. Basically the main control box or your controller either ...
Irrigation not working	4/8/2009
Q: I haven't used my irragation system for two years now. I went to put it on and everything started to ... A: Hey Curtis, I hope this helps. I'm a little confused, so bear with me. The first thing you say is ...
RainJet Timer	4/7/2009
Q: I have a RainJet (RJC Six) timer for my irrigation system. Today for no apparent reason it is ... A: Hey Christopher, I hope this helps. To be honest with you, I'm not familiar with this particular ...
Hardie Irrigation Controller	4/7/2009
Q: I'm having problem with my Hardie HHA 11272 irrigation controller. When I switch my unit to "set ... A: Hey Shane, I hope this helps. The Rain- Dial comes in an indoor and an outdoor model. The Indoor ...
Low water pressure on 1 station of 6	4/7/2009
Q: Jim, I have low pressure on one station of 6. What would cause this on just one station? A: Hey Rick, I hope this helps. 99% of the time it's going to be your diaphram. To do a quick check, on ...
Hunter Irrigation system not working	4/6/2009
Q: Jim, I can't get my system running. I the control panel works fine and I have located two water ... A: Hey Neil, I hope this helps. I know you say the control panel works fine, but since you had a storm, ...
Hardie Irrigation Controller	4/6/2009
Q: I'm having problem with my Hardie HHA 11272 irrigation controller. When I switch my unit to "set ... A: Hey Shane, sounds like you're on the right track. About the only thing to try doing, is with the ...
Sprinkler Problems	4/6/2009
Q: My sprinkler system isn't working. When i turn on manually, all i can hear is water draining from ... A: Hey Ross, I hope this helps. I'm assuming when you say "turn on manually", you're talking about your ...
Low water pressure	4/4/2009
Q: Hey Jim, I have 2 valves running the back yard and 3 running the front. There are 2 seperate ... A: Hey Brad, I hope this helps. To cut to the chase, it sounds like somehow you have a restriction in ...
HELP!	4/4/2009
Q: We've installed an sprinkler system and are having trouble with pressure. Because we live in the ... A: I hope this helps. I'm going to try and keep this as simple as possible, you have alot going on. ...
leaking valves	4/2/2009
Q: I have 3 Hardie valves and 1 rainbird valve on my system and the Hardie valves are leaking around ... A: sorry you're having such a hard time finding the diaphrams. To put you at ease, even though there is ...
leaking valves	4/2/2009
Q: I have 3 Hardie valves and 1 rainbird valve on my system and the Hardie valves are leaking around ... A: I would check with an irrigation supply store. It would be a good idea to take one with you when you ...
Watts Regulator pops for 5 seconds	3/31/2009
Q: Just over a year ago, we bought a house that has a six zone irrigation system controlled by a ... A: Hey Mike I hope this helps. The Watts regulator you are refering to is actually a vacuum breaker. A ...
Irrigation motor runs off and on	3/31/2009
Q: I recently have been experiencing a problem with the motor cutting on and off every 2 seconds no ... A: Hey Matthew, when you say motor, are you talking about a motor for the pump, or for a mechanical ...
Watering the street	3/28/2009
Q: I have Rainbird sprinkler heads, 1/4th size, that are giving out too much water. They are not ... A: Hey Sandra I hope this helps. When you talk about a sprinkler head, there are actually two parts to ...
sprinkler systems	3/28/2009
Q: I recently had a shallow well put in. I was told that it produces 11gpm with 45 psi, but for the ... A: I hope this helps. Normally a system could be designed to run 8gpm at 45psi, but the cost ...
Sprinkler System Questions on Install Quotes	3/28/2009
Q: I am getting quotes on a sprinkler system. Low water pressure. About 49-50 now, summer months could ... A: Hey jacquie, it sounds like you're on the right track. We also use the hunter PGP rotor heads and ...
ECX	3/27/2009
Q: I HAVE THE TORRO ECX FOR ABOUT 2 1/2 YEARS NOW. THE PROBLEM IS WHEN I TURN THE KNOB TO THE OFF ... A: Hey Wade, I don't really know the exact cause of this. Sometimes as the controllers get old, the ...
Sprinkler System Questions on Install Quotes	3/26/2009
Q: I am getting quotes on a sprinkler system. Low water pressure. About 49-50 now, summer months could ... A: Hey Jacquie, I hope this helps. To start with, we also deal with grading and installing topsoil. We ...
Irrigation controller	3/26/2009
Q: I purchased a 3 year old house with a Hunter EC residential irrigation controller. I've tried to ... A: Hey Jim, I might need more information, but let me ask you a couple of questions and give you an ...
Hardie HHA11272 Control	3/25/2009
Q: I need to install a rain sensor on my system (new city law). I want to install a wireless. I have ... A: Hey Bruce I hope this helps. The way the rain sensor works, is by breaking the continuity in the ...
Multiple valve problems	3/25/2009
Q: I'll try to make this as short as possible. I have a 5 zone system and have never had problems with ... A: Hey Kipp, sounds like you might have a master valve hooked up to the system. Let me explain what ...
Multiple valve problems	3/25/2009
Q: I'll try to make this as short as possible. I have a 5 zone system and have never had problems with ... A: Hey Kipp, bear with me also, and respond as much as you want if what I tell you doesn't work. First ...
Sprinkler valves	3/24/2009
Q: I am in the process of replacing my sprinkler valves that are 18 years old. I would like to use ... A: if you want to replace your valves, I would really recommend using a Rainbird valve. The model # I ...
Multiple valve problems	3/24/2009
Q: I'll try to make this as short as possible. I have a 5 zone system and have never had problems with ... A: Hey Kipp, I'm going to try to answer each question separately. When you say you tested the system, ...
Pump Delay Feature BACKWARDS!!	3/24/2009
Q: Just installed a 3 zone sprinkler system for my house with city water. I don't know much about ... A: Hey Alejandro, I hope this helps. First thing I would do is un-hook the wire to the pump start/or ...
sprinkling from cistern	3/24/2009
Q: I saw another question about this but it was old, I have a cistern that i would like to water ... A: Hey Mike I hope this helps. The way a sprinkler head works is calculated using a gallons per minute ...

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