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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| Pump Start Relay and Toro Timer - EMF issues? | 5/22/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: I have a Toro Exctra timer which I am using to activate a Hunter Pump Start Relay (PSR22). The relay ... A: First of all, I have no idea whey they would say to mount those so far away. We use the psr22 on ... | ||
| Low sprinkler pressure | 5/21/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have 3 zones in my backyard --- one of the zones only works when I do the manual override at the ... A: For some reason the valve is not opening all the way when operated electrically. If you can use a ... | ||
| Leaking Sprinkler Valve | 5/21/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I overtightened the small flathead screw that lets one manually turn on / off the sprinkler flow ... A: I dont know of an easy way to fix it. I have replaced the entire top of the valve before, but it ... | ||
| Prostream Lawn Sprinkler | 5/20/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: how do I adjust the distance on the ProStream Lawn Sprinkler? A: There should be a small screw on the top of the sprinkler, right above the nozzle that will reduce ... | ||
| broken input pipe to pump | 5/19/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have a Sta-Rite Model HMSF-1FL pump which pulls water out of my lake for my irrigation system. As ... A: I dont know for sure, but the device you are describing could be a check valve, which helps maintain ... | ||
| Low Pressure from 3 of 5 zones | 5/19/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: We have a Rain Bird system that was professionally installed by the previous owner. We had no ... A: Check and see if you have a leak in the system and that all the valves are clean and there is no ... | ||
| how to find valves that are under the sod | 5/18/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: How do you find valves that are under the sod A: There are two ways I use most often. The easiest is to use a metal detector and probe. Another way ... | ||
| sprinkler system | 5/17/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Couple of question for you I would like to actually understand the sprinkler system. Would ... A: Well, not knowing the configuration of your system, I really can't comment on which valve to turn on ... | ||
| leaking pvc pipe joint | 5/17/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: i installed a sprinkler system in my backyard (took a while, but it works). One major problem, the ... A: You should replace it. Cut the pipe and remove the threaded fitting. Replace the treaded fitting and ... | ||
| One zone automatically comes on | 5/17/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: I came home one day to find that one of my zones was on and had been on for a few hours consistent ... A: A few things could be wrong. You timer could have a hot terminal. That means the terminal were your ... | ||
| Irrigation system design options | 5/16/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Jeff, I am planning to install a sprinkler system which draws water from the lake at the edge of my ... A: If you are concerned about protecting the pump, then perhaps a pressure system with a pressure ... | ||
| Irrigation system design options | 5/16/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Jeff, I am planning to install a sprinkler system which draws water from the lake at the edge of my ... A: Wow, that's quite a question. But here goes: I think putting in a pressure tank would be a little ... | ||
| INDEXER | 5/16/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Is there a modern electronic timer that has a pause between cycles so the indexer can cycle? (The ... A: There are some irrigation controllers that offer a delay feature between cycles. We use Rainmaster ... | ||
| Hardie 4000 wire configuration. | 5/15/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I noticed that a blue wire is hanging off of the main board and I do not know where this lines up. ... A: If all of your sprinklers are working properly, then the blue wire may have been an extra that was ... | ||
| Irrigation Pump Problem | 5/15/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: I have a brand new 2 1/2 H.p. Flotech water pump. I ran power to it from my house so I can pump ... A: First make sure you have a valve open so the water can go somewhere. Next, make sure your wiring is ... | ||
| one zone not working | 5/13/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: This is a follow up to my question earlier today... So--the crazy zone 2--we came back from dinner ... A: I would suspect that there is some sort of contamination in the valve that was obstructing it. It ... | ||
| one zone with no water pressure | 5/13/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I live in Florida and have recycled city water for my irrigation. My system has four zones, four ... A: That's great that your city has recycled water for landscape irrigation. I think it is the wave of ... | ||
| pump is not pulling water | 5/13/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: I have a 1.5 HP pump that pulls water from a pond about 20 feet away. It has worked fine in the ... A: If the pump is turning on then you have to take the pump apart and check that the impeller and ... | ||
| Manifold or not?? | 5/12/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Should I put all valves in one manifold bank or spread out through the yard? What are advantages / ... A: Fnor most smaller yards (less than 1 acre) I think it is best to have a manifold in one location. ... | ||
| Sprinkler valve problems | 5/12/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: A couple of my sprinkler valves have stopped working. They are loud when activated and produce a ... A: Try adjusting the low control. There should be a knob or other device on top of the valve that ... | ||
| Sprinkler system | 5/11/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I bought a house with an inground sprinkler system. When a turn open the main water valve, all the ... A: I think you may have encountered a system that was winterized. I suspect that the irrigation valves ... | ||
| Irrigation system fed by a pond | 5/11/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: I had the pump housing replaced. I then replaced the pressure gauge, the foot valve, and replaced ... A: Did they check the impeller when the housing was fixed? Are all your connections perfectly tight ... | ||
| Zone 1 won't shut off | 5/11/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have JH Hardie 4000 system with 4 zones. This year when I opened the valve, Zone 1 began sprinkle ... A: Try adjusting the valve for zone 1. On top of the valve is a flow control knob. Open it all the ... | ||
| sprinkler pump | 5/11/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: My 1.5 HP sprinkler pump when turned on by the timer will not run and makes an extremely loud hum ... A: You will probably have to have someone check it out. There are a lot a precautions involved in ... | ||
| Pump | 5/10/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Jeff, My sprinkler system here in Florida draws from a Canal. My pump runs but, no water, I found ... A: First try priming the pump by pouring some water into it directly. There is usually a plug or ... | ||
| sprinkler pump | 5/10/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: My 1.5 HP sprinkler pump when turned on by the timer will not run and makes an extremely loud hum ... A: Yes it could be the solenoid, or the relay between the pump and the controller. Try resetting the ... | ||
| Section Malfunction | 5/10/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have a six section sprinkler system, and I have 8 valves. It has worked this spring, and I ... A: I would start by checking and perhaps redoing all of the wiring connections, both at the controller ... | ||
| pump start relay & pump | 5/10/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: Ok i'll try to make this as short and simple as i can. I just had a well installed for my sprinkler ... A: Ok,run the 220 from the pump to the pump relay and connect it to the bottom terminals of the pump ... | ||
| pressure | 5/9/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have recently primed my pump, and when I start running through the zones they start off well then ... A: You may have a problem with the foot valve of your well line, or you may be having water table ... | ||
| boken pipe repair causes zone 6 not to work | 5/8/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I patched up couple of pipes which I broke as a result of digging a trench in the lawn. This is a 6 ... A: There could be one more problem, that the electrical power to the valve is not connected or is ... | ||
| One Sprinkler Zone not working | 5/8/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: My Sprinkler has 4 zones with 4-5 heads in each. Till last fall every zone worked well and I ... A: Sounds like you have a leak or that something is wrong with the wire for that zone. Turn the zone on ... | ||
| Hunter lAuto sprinkler system | 5/6/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I'm trying to turn my system on (had installer do it the previous two years) the indoor electric ... A: There is either a valve closed or your globe valves are shut off. To check the globe valves, adjust ... | ||
| Toro Valve | 5/6/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: I have a toro system with 1" Toro Valves I installed about 10yrs ago. System was working fine last ... A: An electric valve works when power is sent to the solenoid and the plunger retracts allowing water ... | ||
| Irrigation well pump | 5/6/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have a 7 zone system with a STA Rite DS2 pump. When the system is operational the water is not a ... A: I can think of a couple of things that might be happening. One is that too many of your valves are ... | ||
| IRRIGATION START UP | 5/6/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: WE WERE WONDERING IF WE CAN JSUT DO IT OURSELVES? IF SO HOW IS THE PROCEDURE DONE. THANK YOU! A: First, make sure that your irrigation controller (the timer) is on and is programmed to work. There ... | ||
| water sprinklers | 5/5/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have started having a problem with my sprinklers not staying on when the program is running, they ... A: It sounds to me like there is a problem with the electrical current sent to the valves from the ... | ||
| Valve or cycle problems | 5/5/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Jeff - I have a 4 valve (8 station) sprinkler system. The 1st station comes on just fine; however, ... A: Usually if a valve continues to leak after it is supposed to turn off there are two causes. First, ... | ||
| All zones are on at the same time. | 5/5/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: I just powered up my Toro vision 1 controller for the first time this year and all 7 zones are on ... A: Vision ones are on there way out. I've been seeing this problem lately. You have a hot terminal that ... | ||
| field watering | 5/4/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: It currently takes about 12 hours for us to water our football field. We have a Sta-Rite 3hp 25psi ... A: To shorten the time you water you need to put down more water then you are. The noz. (orifice) ... | ||
| Irrigation pump protection | 5/3/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I purchased a home with an installed irrigation system. It uses a pump fed by a pond. There are ... A: You could be in for a lot of problems if you try to split a system running off a pump. You would ... | ||
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Jeff Wooten
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Expertise
All aspects of residential and commercial irrigation design, maintenance and troubleshooting.
Experience
I have worked as a Parks Department supervisor for 28 years. I have experience with all phases of irrigation projects from planning, designing, construction, and maintenance for both residential landscapes, commercial landscapes and large spaces such as parks.
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