Controller low voltage

QuestionMy rain dial is only sending about 15 volts to my solenoids. The transformer is making 24vac. Do I need to replace? AnswerHey Fred, first thing to do is try checking the voltage at the controller outputs. F

Rain Jet sprinkler timer

QuestionI dont have model# or a timer cover for that matter but maybe you could guess? I have 6 zones but i dont need zones 4 and 6 so i dont have them set on the timer. Problem is zones 1 , 2, & 3 work fine, but th

Toro Vision 1 wont turn on

QuestionQUESTION: I just moved into a new home with a Toro Vision 1 system and I cant get it to turn on. The electronics all appear to be working but when I try to turn it on manual nothing happens. I re

Rainbird 3500 rotor not working

QuestionHi, I just installed a Rain Bird 3500 rotor sprinkler and when I turn on the valve to test it, it does not pop up. It starts to work when I give the top a little pull. The rest of the sprinklers are regular

Pumping no water

QuestionI just installed a new pump. It turns on but will not pump any water. There is plenty of water in the res, i did prime it. At one time for about 5 seconds it did pump water but then stopped and just ran the

Watermaster model 57161 wont start

QuestionAt the last station a few days ago, the sprinklers went on for just a few minutes, then stopped. After that, the system wont start automatically or manually. Any idea why? AnswerLooks like a blo

Just moved in - 1 zone runs with all zones

QuestionHi, I just moved into a new house. The basic problem is zone 1 pops up when it should but then instead of turning off when zone 2 comes on it stays on. It continues that way through all 5 zones and then it

Hunter system will not work until after noon

QuestionWe have a Hunter with a SRC control. It will not come on with a program setting and if you try to run it manually it will not come on until at least noon. You can then use manual control and all statio

Rain Bird Controller RC-7Bi

QuestionHi Guil., Do you know where I can buy the 24 Hr. Clock 6228744A. I lost it yesterday by a lightning storm. I believe you cannot fix this 24Vac clock. Thank you for your help, John AnswerHi

Sprinkler system will not work

QuestionI have a Hunter Control Box and system that was installed in our new house purchased 7 years ago. it has always worked perfectly until this year. We had a very bad cold spell this winter in Florida and

Richdell 476 Pri sprinkler timer issue

QuestionI have a Richdel 476Pri sprinkler system with 4 stations. All stations are set to 12 minutes each but recentlt the 4th station will only stay on for 5 minutes and shut down regardless of what time is set. I

Hardie TC-6B Timer system

QuestionI set only 1 program to run through 4 stations, it runs at the correct time through the 4 stations, but as soon as it finishes, it runs the entire program over again once more. I can not find another program

low pressure/ water volume

QuestionHi, the grass in many areas of my front and back lawn have been receiving much less water recently. there are many valves set up for the front zone and another set of valves for the backyard. The sprinklers

Toro GreensKeeper 212

QuestionI have the Power Off: symbol showing on my Toro 212 display but the power is actually on. I recently changed the battery. Do I have a problem? AnswerHey David, more than likely the micro-process

Richdel 476PR irrigation system problem

QuestionQUESTION: Several days ago, I saw one watering zone of my Richdel 476PR irrigation system was running automatically (but I set it to off). I check the control box, and there was no light on control box and i

winterise sprinkler system

QuestionHello,I would like to know how to winterise my underground sprinkler system. I have a hunter system. I am pretty handy. thank you glenn hensonn AnswerHey Glenn, the best way is to have a tee with a cap inst

how to turn on my water sprinkler system

QuestionI have just purchased a home. We have figured out that it already has a sprinkler system but we cannot figure out how or where to turn it on. There was nothing listed in the sellers disclosure regarding the

Hunter Pro C pump error (P ERR)

QuestionQUESTION: Hello, I have a 3 years old Hunter system consisting of a Hunter Pro C controller, a Hunter-22 pump start relay (PSR), driving a 1 1/2 HP 120 VAC pump. I am getting intermittent Pump Error Message

Time Control

QuestionWhen my system is set to water Tuesday, Thursday & Sunday, it waters on other days also. I even put it on rain, and the water came on today. Thank you for your help. AnswerHey Beatrice, you prob

Replacing hardie valve diaphram

Questionwhere can I buy Hardie valve diaphragm in the Sacramento area. one of the cycles does not close, I think I need to replace the valve diaphragm or the solenoids I am not sure which. Can you help? AnswerHey W