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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| irrigation pump not staying primed | 7/15/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have close to the same question as someone else you answered. Pump is 7.5 hp going out to 15 ... A: At the very end of your suction line, there should be a check valve (called a foot valve) that keeps ... | ||
| Toro Ecxtra | 7/15/2007 | Dan Navin |
| Q: The issue I am having is with the timer, I have set the sprinklers to go off at about 3 am and water ... A: I would check to make sure you don't have any additional start times inadvertantly set on your ... | ||
| Sprinkler System Water Pressure | 7/15/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: In one of the zones in my lawn irrigation system only one of the sprinkler heads, out of 7 , is ... A: Start by adjusting the valve for that zone. On top of the valve is a knob that controls the flow. ... | ||
| Sprinkler systems shuts off after 5 minutes | 7/12/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Our sprinkler system shuts off after 5 minutes...Nothing in the garage will work after it ... A: I can think of several things to check. If the outlet where the controller is plugged in is a GFCI ... | ||
| water hammer | 7/10/2007 | Dan Navin |
| Q: When our sprinkler system comes on, and with each change in station, it sounds like the pipes where ... A: I'm not exactly sure what you mean by a "pressure regulator in the wall" but it is normal for the ... | ||
| underground irrigation piping | 7/10/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have a small garden and would like to develop a rain basin to collect rain water and through field ... A: There are a couple of things I can think of. You need some increase in pressure to make sure that ... | ||
| Toro Vs Hunter Sprinklers | 7/9/2007 | Dan Navin |
| Q: Which are a better sprinkler head to use? A: I would recommend going with Hunter or RainBird over the Toro sprinklers. While the differences are ... | ||
| water hammer | 7/6/2007 | Dan Navin |
| Q: When our sprinkler system comes on, and with each change in station, it sounds like the pipes where ... A: It sounds like the flow of water through the pipes is faster than it should be. When the valve is ... | ||
| irrigation problem | 7/5/2007 | Dan Navin |
| Q: what causes a irrigation system to get hung up on on section after the set time has expired. It ... A: If the controller is running through the zones and stops on the same zone each time, it's likely ... | ||
| irrigation problem | 7/5/2007 | Dan Navin |
| Q: what causes a irrigation system to get hung up on on section after the set time has expired. It ... A: Michael, It could be a number of things causing this. Does the zone that is not cutting off ... | ||
| Lawn Pump not working | 6/21/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: We have a 17 year old Sta-Rite 1.5 HP lawn pump. It was working fine until a few days ago. The ... A: 17 years is a heck of a long time for a pump. To make it easy on yourself, get a new one that is as ... | ||
| everythings on ! | 6/21/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: had to dig out root entwined PVC. Since hooking it back together all zones are all on at the same ... A: It sounds more like a wiring problem to me. You may want to start by redoing all the electrical ... | ||
| irrigation | 6/20/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I want to install an irrigation system with just hydrants to attach hoses. The water will have to ... A: Starting from scratch on this is not all that hard. You will need a pump, probably a centrifugal ... | ||
| landscape irrigation | 6/17/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have a spring under the house. 450K gal/yr min. How to I use this water (10' below ground level) ... A: You would need a cistern or well of some type to hold the water so that it can be pumped out. Maybe ... | ||
| psr22 wiring | 6/17/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: have hunter icc controller and psr 22 relay. when i turn station on, relay activates but then ... A: If your controller is not well grounded, this will sometimes happen. Check the ground connection, ... | ||
| Automatic Sprinkler Valve won't Turn Off | 6/14/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Not sure if this makes any sense, but I have a series of 6 standard automatic antisiphon valves on a ... A: It sounds like you need to adjust that valve. Open the flow control on the valve all the way (this ... | ||
| Pump not keeping a prime | 6/13/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I've read the forum, and can't find something that fits my problem specifically. I have a 1.5 hp ... A: There must be air leaking into the system somewhere. Start by checking all of the pipe connections, ... | ||
| Best irrigation systems | 6/13/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I want to install an irrigation system on my sloping 3/4 acres property. I can't seem to find any ... A: All of the brands you mentioned are good quality products. The problem is that most of the cost is ... | ||
| In ground sprinkler system | 6/11/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: There was an in ground rain bird sprinkling system in the home I bought. Worked fine for 2 years. ... A: There has to be a valve in the system that is partially closed, or the irrigation valves are not ... | ||
| Pump keeps tripping breaker | 6/10/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have a lawn irrigation pump connected to a fresh water lake at my weekend cottage. The water ... A: First, check the circuit breaker to make sure that it is not faulty. If not, then you have to ... | ||
| waterpump | 6/7/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: installed a new waterpump everything seems to be right. it will pump up to 50 psi and hold it until ... A: I sounds like there is too much water being used by the system for the capacity of the pump. First, ... | ||
| Pressure Tank | 6/7/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have a shallow well which runs a 4 zone sprinkler system. I recently replaced the pump with a ... A: It sounds like there is not enough output by the pump for the system. First, make sure all the ... | ||
| irrigation timer gone wild! | 6/5/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: We recently moved into a house with an irrigation system and I must confess my lack of knowledge. ... A: Get a new timer!.. They are not that expensive and fairly easy to install. You basically need to ... | ||
| Weeping heads | 6/4/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have a underground sprinkler head that is leaking water continually. Any suggestions? A: This usually means that the valve is not closing all the way, or has damaged components inside. ... | ||
| Irrigation valve not turning off | 6/4/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: The zone one with my Toro system does not shut off. It is the first to come on in the series as ... A: Try adjusting the valve. First open the flow control knob all the way, then close it all the way, ... | ||
| irrigation zone control | 6/2/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Hardie HD 15 system, 4 zones, had to dig out root cracked PVC 3 valve area. Now all zones are on ... A: More likely that it is an electrical problem. You may have inadvertantly scraped or otherwise ... | ||
| irrigation | 6/1/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: when the irrigation goes on there is a loud knock or bang when it first goes on. What is the cause? ... A: It could be your valves. Try adjusting them by opening the valve all the way, then close it all the ... | ||
| irrigation | 6/1/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Couple of question for you I would like to actually understand the sprinkler system. Would ... A: The first valve is probably the main water valve, so it needs to be off. The second valve is ... | ||
| station problem | 5/31/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have a 5 zone system, which was working until yesterday, 4 of the 5 work, but nothing comes from ... A: It might be. Check the wire connectors at your valve to make sure they are good. Replace them if ... | ||
| Toro EL-6 Zone not working | 5/29/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I have a Toro EL-6+ system with six zones. The first time I fired it up this season, I found that ... A: First, check to see if the electrical output from the controller is OK. Either use a multimeter to ... | ||
| Low pressure of sprinkler system and water pump | 5/28/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I just installed a underground sprinkler system in my front yard. The yard is 40*80 feet. I have ... A: Honestly, with the amount of pressure you are describing, I can't imagine that you would need a pump ... | ||
| water pump | 5/27/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: HOW TO START SPRINKLER SYSTEM WATER PUMP A: It depends on the configuration of your system, the type of pump and water supply. The simple ... | ||
| System up and running but no water? | 5/26/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: We have a Pro-C sprinkler sytem with 6 zones. We followed all the instructions for start up. The ... A: Make sure all of the valves that supply water to the system are open all the way. If you have any ... | ||
| Irrigation System | 5/25/2007 | Robert Casper |
| Q: I live in Mexico and need some help. I hired a plumber to install a pump and some water lines and he ... A: A 1 1/2 hp pump should be enough. Is the generator able to handle 220v. That's probably what it is. ... | ||
| Toro Vision irrigation system operation | 5/24/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Just purchased a house for investment/rental purposes with a 1990 Model 189-66-01 Toro Vision ... A: I am not familiar with the Toro Vision controller. I think it is a combination ... | ||
| Timer wont activate pump | 5/24/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I just installed a new Flotec pump, a new digital 4 timer, and a pump relay. I tried to manual ... A: Make sure that the relay is getting the right amount of voltage from the controller. It should be ... | ||
| controller is off (unplugged) and sprinkler system is still on | 5/24/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I turned on the water to my sprinkler system this past week. My controller (Hunter ICC, 14 zones all ... A: Very perplexing. Controllers do go bad, and when they do, strange things can happen. However, if ... | ||
| Shut off valve | 5/23/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I purchased a home with an existing Rain Dial Hardie sprinkler system with no manuals or information ... A: Make sure your backflow preventer is turned on as well. Try manually operating the valves to see if ... | ||
| McGuiver would be stumped!! | 5/22/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: Jeff this is the craziest thing I have ever seen. I have 4 zones on my system and draw water from a ... A: My guess is still that it has something to do with the valve. However, if you can use a multimeter, ... | ||
| Shut off valve | 5/22/2007 | Jeff Wooten |
| Q: I purchased a home with an existing Rain Dial Hardie sprinkler system with no manuals or information ... A: The shut off valve could be in the round green box you spoke of. Try removing some of the dirt from ... | ||
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Irrigation
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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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