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| hi i am still awaiting the kind of pump | 11/9/2009 |
Q: i have a three acre piece of farm land, slope, on which i plant all kinds of vegetables. besides the ...
A: I apologize as this is the first time I have heard from you since last week. Give me just a day or ...
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| soggy ground | 11/8/2009 |
Q: Josh, I have an inground Hunter irrigation system that is approximately 15 years old. The whole ...
A: GREAT DESCRIPTION THANK YOU! THIS CAN BE CAUSED BY SEVERAL THINGS (1) POOR DRAINAGE OF THE SOIL ...
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| sprinkler timer zone goes off | 11/7/2009 |
Q: I have a Rainbird sprinkler controller. I was running each zone manually and when I got to the last ...
A: FIRST OF ALL TRY THIS SITE OUT WHEN YOU HAVE A MINUTE - ITS AN INTERACTIVE TUTORIAL FOR YOUR ...
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| Hunter Pro C | 11/4/2009 |
Q: My LCD screen is only partially "printing". Makes it impossible to program or use. Any experience ...
A: I HAVE NO IDEA REGARDING THE RIBBON CABLE. I RECOMMEND CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER FOR SOMETHING ...
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| i need an advise | 11/1/2009 |
Q: i have a three acre piece of farm land, slope, on which i plant all kinds of vegetables. besides the ...
A: I WOULD NEED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT YOUR WATER SOURCE BEFORE CONTINUING AS THIS IS A COMPLEX QUESTION. ...
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| electrical problem | 10/29/2009 |
Q: I have a 24 zone clock. Zone 19, which controls 2 houses, sometimes comes on by itself and does not ...
A: ZONES STICK ON FOR 2 MAIN REASONS (1) THERE IS DEBRIS IN THE VALVE CAUSING THE DIAPHRAGM TO STAY ...
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| pump motor? | 10/26/2009 |
Q: We recently purchased a home in SW Florida. The sprinkler system was working fine when purchased. ...
A: it is entirely possible and makes sense. what type of pump do you have? submersible? above ground? ...
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| Lawn Genie LD-4 will not accept any input | 10/25/2009 |
Q: After a recent power outage our LD-4 Lawn Genie valve controller shows OFF in the display window. ...
A: sounds like it needs to be reset. unplug from the wall, remove the backup battery, and wait at least ...
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| Sprinkling system | 10/24/2009 |
Q: Zone 1 is not working after being off for about two months, the rest of the zones are working. We ...
A: sounds like the internal workings of the valve may need to be replaced. this would involve ...
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| EC Series Hunter control | 10/24/2009 |
Q: My Control reads "NO". Will not do program or run. I have unplug it. Replaced backup battery and ...
A: sounds like 1 of 2 things is going on... either the transformer is not putting out the correct ...
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| controller doesn't work | 10/20/2009 |
Q: Had electrical storm . Not sure if transformer is problem alone or controller is also bad. Rainbird ...
A: you will need power to check the operation of the system but until then try using the meter on the ...
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| $ 700 monthly water bill | 10/20/2009 |
Q: My sprinkler controller is an Irritrol Rain Dial-1200. I went on vacation for 17 days and when I ...
A: holy Toledo! ouch - let the water company know that you had a malfunction with your equipment - they ...
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| controller doesn't work | 10/19/2009 |
Q: Had electrical storm . Not sure if transformer is problem alone or controller is also bad. Rainbird ...
A: Dave do you have a volt/ohm meter? if so we can test the transformer and the controller for proper ...
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| Sprinkler Pump | 10/17/2009 |
Q: Josh, Can you help me choose a pump to do the following. In a school located in the Caribbean Island ...
A: I have been to Antigua - had some Mount Gay Rum - took a tour of an underground cavern/mine - and ...
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| cylinoid ground | 10/12/2009 |
Q: My husband has been trying to re-wire our hunter pro c solenoid due to my pug chewing off all the ...
A: typically the wire that runs to every valve (called the "common wire") should be white. it leaves ...
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| Hardie Timer | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I have a 6XX 6 station 5 year old Hardie for my home irrigation The unit seems to work fine - ...
A: try resetting the controller - unplug from the power source and let set for about 5 minutes. plug ...
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| will not go! | 10/10/2009 |
Q: I installed my reticulation about 18 years ago (I live in Perth Western Australia) and has performed ...
A: what is the exact model of your controller? Hardie RainDial? RainDial Plus? or other? My first ...
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| Reticulation fault | 10/6/2009 |
Q: I have a Toro DDC controller. Using six Stations,Number One continues to run in conjuction with 2 3 ...
A: don't buy a controller yet. I will admit that your use of "reticulation" threw me for a moment ...
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| Toro controller and valves | 10/3/2009 |
Q: 1)I have a Toro EL-6A controller that while I can hear timer working but time does not turn or ...
A: AT THIS POINT BECAUSE OF POSSIBLE HYDRAULIC AND/OR ELECTRIC ISSUES I RECOMMEND HAVING AN IRRIGATION ...
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| Toro controller and valves | 10/1/2009 |
Q: 1)I have a Toro EL-6A controller that while I can hear timer working but time does not turn or ...
A: do you have a volt-ohm meter to check the voltage? Do you have a pressure gauge to take readings at ...
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| Hardie RD1200 | 9/30/2009 |
Q: I just came home from a vacation to find my RD1200 "dead". The displays shows a 8:29 time, but ...
A: Before doing anything else try resetting it. Unplug from the power source and let stand for 5-10 ...
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| Hunter SRV | 9/25/2009 |
Q: Josh, I have a Hunter SRV that is stuck in the closed position. I have checked the solenoid by ...
A: IF IT IS A MODEL WITH FLOW CONTROL (DIAL IN THE CENTER) MAKE SURE IT IS ALL THE WAY OPEN. ...
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| Model RDSPlus-int-ss | 9/25/2009 |
Q: I recently purchased a home with the Hardie Rain Dial. I have no information or instruction booklet ...
A: ATTACHED IS THE USER MANUAL I RECOMMEND FLAGGING (LOCATING) AS MANY HEADS, VALVES, AND PIPES AS ...
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| Hunter ProC | 9/23/2009 |
Q: My sprinkler system, zone 1 and 2 (front yard), works manually when you turn on the valve. It does ...
A: BEFORE DOING ANYTHING NEW (1) MAKE SURE EACH ZONE HAS RUN TIME, DAYS ON, AND START TIMES ON THE ...
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| Irrigation Zone not functioning properly | 9/21/2009 |
Q: I have a 5 zone residential in-ground irrigation system in which one of the zones has not been ...
A: i have a few thoughts... compared to the other zones does it have more heads? is it the furthest ...
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| low water pressure at one station | 9/20/2009 |
Q: I have seven stations on my system. station 4 recently has lost water pressure. it still comes on ...
A: If it happened suddenly I feel you may have a break or a blockage. Walk the entire zone area ...
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| Toro controller and valves | 9/19/2009 |
Q: 1)I have a Toro EL-6A controller that while I can hear timer working but time does not turn or ...
A: if both valves are having the exact same issue they may not be getting enough power to open ...
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| control value | 9/18/2009 |
Q: One of my sprinkle heads station does not work electic,all the wiring is ok.I can work it manualy, ...
A: SOUNDS LIKE THE SOLENOID MAY BE BAD. THIS IS THE PART THAT SITS ON TOP OF THE VALVE WHERE THE WIRE ...
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| Hunter System problem | 9/15/2009 |
Q: Josh, I have a Hunter (Pro C) Irrigation System control unit that does not recognized all of the ...
A: first let me offer these 2 websites for you: ...
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| irrigation | 9/14/2009 |
Q: i need the basic about irrigation im going to a interview tues
A: THATS ABOUT AS OPEN-ENDED AS A QUESTION CAN GET... CAN YOU GIVE ME ANY MORE INFORMATION REGARDING ...
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| Watering | 9/13/2009 |
Q: We live in upstate NY. The second story of our house extends about three feet beyond the ground ...
A: it sounds like a drip irrigation system may work for you. you would need a backflow device of some ...
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| sprinkler controller | 9/13/2009 |
Q: My Hardie controller only flashes and will not work at all. It keeps the current time and station ...
A: sounds like it may be time for a new controller. One last thing - did you reset the controller? with ...
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| lawn sprinkler well | 9/11/2009 |
Q: How do I put muratic acid in the well It is 35 ft. and only for my sprinkler system? Thank you ...
A: Based on my understanding the best way to clean a pump is to raise it out of the well and do it. I ...
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| 2 controllers 1 master valve | 9/10/2009 |
Q: I have a commercial system. System is pressurized at all times. The system is about 20 years old and ...
A: Master valve is a GREAT idea. I don't think you will need a relay switch.The important thing is that ...
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| controller box | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Is their anything on the market that sells or makes an aluminum, etc. box for outdoor use which will ...
A: I RECOMEND EITHER RAINBIRD(http://rainbird.com/), HUNTER(http://hunterindustries.com/), ...
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| controller box | 9/9/2009 |
Q: Is their anything on the market that sells or makes an aluminum, etc. box for outdoor use which will ...
A: There are enclosures made as you are describing and are generally used in situations where vandalism ...
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| Rainbird controller Problem | 9/9/2009 |
Q: My Ranibird controller has worked perfectly for several years but just yesterday it failed to turn ...
A: as a test try setting the controller to come on automatically while you can watch it - meaning reset ...
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| sprinkler control valve | 9/5/2009 |
Q: My question is that we are have a problem with a control valve for our sprinkler system. the ...
A: there are really only 2 main reasons the valve would be on in this case: being powered from the ...
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| Sprinkler Head | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Do I need a special key to adjust how far the water shoots out on my sprinkler head, or can I just ...
A: Looks like a K-Rain rotor head. There is an arrow with what looks like a plus sign on it. I believe ...
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| Sprinkler Head | 9/4/2009 |
Q: Do I need a special key to adjust how far the water shoots out on my sprinkler head, or can I just ...
A: IT DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF HEAD. DO YOU HAPPEN TO KNOW WHAT TYPE YOU HAVE? IF NOT TRY DESCRIBING IT ...
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| 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: I was unable to see the photo - maybe it did not attach?!?! depending on the type of pipe glue ...
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| g.p,m, | 9/2/2009 |
Q: what is the g.p.m. of a 2" pipe at 38psi what is the g.p.m. of a 1.5"pipe at 38psi what is the ...
A: is the pipe PVC? if so what type of PVC - SCH40, CL200??? Larry I have a minute here - let me give ...
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| James Hardie RD-600 | 9/2/2009 |
Q: My RD-600 controller was installed in 1997. The LCD display says "75" - I changed the battery and ...
A: Mary: Its my opinion that its time to move on to another one. 12 years is a pretty good lifespan ...
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| Irrigation cistern & well pump design | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I am running a 5HP deep well pump for an irrigation system producing/demanding roughly 20GPM per ...
A: Leo: I think I was getting too detailed previously. Simply put, I think you should place a booster ...
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| Irrigation cistern & well pump design | 9/1/2009 |
Q: I am running a 5HP deep well pump for an irrigation system producing/demanding roughly 20GPM per ...
A: Leo - I'm not sure why but I just saw your answer/response and I had just sent you another bit of ...
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| Irrigation system | 8/30/2009 |
Q: Electric company changed meter and after restoring power one controller station went on ...
A: Sounds frustrating... We may need to go back and forth a few times in order to diagnose this. I ...
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| Irrigation cistern & well pump design | 8/29/2009 |
Q: I am running a 5HP deep well pump for an irrigation system producing/demanding roughly 20GPM per ...
A: Your submersible pump will have the longest life if it does not cycle so often - I agree. Do you ...
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