Dirty valve

QuestionSeveral years ago, we had an irrigation system put in by a professional landscaper. Last summer, the main PVC pipe broke, right where the backflow valve is. I fixed that, but some dirt got into t

error code 2

QuestionI have a Nelson smartzone EZ which has worked well for years, this year when I swithced it on a message error2 comes up on the screen and I cannot program it although the system works ok on manual/test. I ha

RainBird ESP-TM

QuestionClock, Not showing AM or PM to start匴hen I try to enter the hour it will only go to the number ??and then it goes to zero? AnswerHello, We have seen this happen a number of times in the field with this mod

hunter ec-400 bad?

Questionwe just recentantly moved in to this house. Ive tried to set the water controller up water the lawn. Ive downloaded the instruction for the ec-400 when I try to set the day/time it will only do the hours, I

toro ecxtra controler

Questionjust recently zones 2,3,4,6 have stopped running. Ive tried to manually get them going, even reprogrammed in B and still not functioning. Need troubleshooting help. thanks AnswerFirst ques

Sprinkler head rainbird 700 series

QuestionTook apart and clean the head.Put under test on automatic willnot turn off.What could be the problem.Whatwould be the the solution? AnswerHey Raymond, the problem is in the automatic valve. Probably needs a

Sprinklers will not turn on

Question Toto Controller With my Toro GreenKeeper 212 set to Program A and I turn it to the ON position, all I see in the window is the time and day. And none of the Buttons will seem to do anything. &n

Hunter Sprinklers EC-400

QuestionLast month you answered my question about the am/pm and it was the battery! Thanks. However, now when I have set the system it does not shut off after it completes the entire cycle. I dont

Imperial Valvet, 11 Station Sprinkler Timer

QuestionI am looking for a Manual for an 11 Station Imperial Timer. Where can I get one or can I copy one of the Internet? Your help is greatly appreciated! Thanks, H.R. AnswerHey Hermann, this controller has not

9 station controller Rain Dial by Hardie Co.

QuestionMy display has been reverting to PM and continues to do so even with repeated resetting. This is not addressed in the Troubleshooting section of the owners manual. I heave checked the batte

spinkler system

QuestionI have a hardie Rain Dial HHA11272 controller,with the system turned off one of the stations still comes on? Do I need to replace it? Thanks Bob AnswerHey Bob, unplug the power to the controller. If the sta

Toro TMC-212 starting at random unscheduled times

QuestionI see that Toro is not on your list of familiar appliances, so I hope its OK to ask anyway. Yesterday my automatic watering system (Toro TMC-212) turned itself on at an unscheduled time. It is set to run o

nelson smart zone ez

QuestionMy sprinkler system will run the first two zones and then shuts off. If i run a test, all of them work except zone three. They all worked fine at the end of last summer. AnswerHey John, I would

Imperial Valet Timer Volt readings

QuestionI am having trouble getting the timer to turn on the sprinklers as programmed. I have water to the system and can turn the zones on manually at the zone valves. I have about 19 volts o the terminal strip at

hunter ec

QuestionPower to the box mo power coming out at he box when I test. How do I take too cover off to check wiring. Older house. AnswerHey Jason, on both the indoor or outdoor models, you simply slide the lower part o

Rainbird SST600i replacing Hardie

QuestionHi Jim Im replacing a 20 year old Hardie controller, 6 zone with a Rainbird. The Hardie is single wire to each zone. The Rainbird instructions show 2 wires from each zone, 1 to each zone and a then combining

Rain Dial Problem

QuestionWe have a RD-1200. Zones 6 thru 12 will pulsate, not set and not run. If we put a new 9 volt battery it runs all the zones correctly. The unit drains a 9 volt battery in less than 1 month. The unit is plugge

Irritrol HR-6100

QuestionHello, I have an Irritrol HR-6100 system in my house that I recently moved into. I set it up and it worked on the days that I had programmed, but when I tried to perform a manual operation to adjust some of

Imperial 11 station timer

QuestionThis timer has shut off a couple of times, but could be restarted by pushing the reset button. I suspect that the problem is a Toro master valve that goes to my back yard zones. The zones in my f

Irrigation

QuestionIs it possible to connect a toro wireless sensor 53770 to a toro greenkeeper 212? If so how do I get the plastic front cover off to see where I connect the wires? AnswerHey Mar, simply slide the lower housi