Hardie RD-1200 LCD display off

QuestionOur RD-1200s LCD display is blank (no power). I confirmed that its getting 24VAC to the controller terminals. I looked up the user guide on-line (Rain Bird) which indicates that it might be a blown fuse, but

Rention Pond Sprinklers

QuestionWe are researching ways to utilize water from a retention pond to irrigate surrounding areas. Do you have suggestions or experience with this type of project or resources you could refer? Or exam

drainage problem

Question LookingDown Hi. I have attempted to attached two photos which depict a drainage problem we have on the hill behind our house. This page seems to permit only one attachment - Id like to send the second

Richdel Watering system

QuestionHi, I have a Richdel garden sprinkler system, model number: 446PR50HZ. It was disconnected by previous owner and I am now trying to connect it up again. The problem is this. There are 6 zones + pump and co

Zone Control

QuestionI have an old pump system. Water pumps through valve into rotary plunger type housing the controls flow into 4 pipes but I believe that I only have 2 zones. When the system is turned on, the plunger system

Hydrotech 4000

QuestionI have one zone that skips. Not all the time but most of the time. Any suggestions to fix this situation. Thank you. AnswerTry cleaning the controller panel with one of those canned air de

Gas Pump and irrigation system using lake water

QuestionWe live on a Corps of Engineers lake and can irrigate the lawn using lake water as long as the system is portable. We can transport a gas pump to the shore via wagon with a maximum lift of 20 feet, electric

Zones will not change

QuestionHi and thank you for taking the time to try and help me :) I recently noticed that my sprinklers fail to change zones. I have three zones on my sprinkler system and only one zone will work now.

very low water pressure from sprinkler pump

QuestionI have a lawn irrigation system with 6 zones and a one horse pump. I believe the well is 45 feet deep. The system has worked fine for 20 years and the water is clean. I havent had to turn the pump on for abo

well water pump

QuestionMy well pump seems to be cycling a extreme amount. I do not remember this happening before. If I even flush the toilet it cycles 5 or 6 times to refill toilet tank. I am afraid i will burn out the pump

IRRIGATION TIMER

QuestionWE HAVE JUST MOVED INTO A HOME THAT HAS LAWN IRRIGATION SET UP- BUT WE ARE UNABLE TO FIND THE TIMER PANEL ANYWHERE ?? NOT SURE WHAT IT WOULD LOOK LIKE AS WELL AS WHERE THEY MAY HAVE PUT IT. HAVE LOOKED IN TH

WaterMaster system 57161

QuestionIm at a loss of what to do. I have a Water Master 57161 6 zone system, and all the zones keep coming on and off. The system will come on at the set time and day; will be running at full pressure

underground sprinkler problem

QuestionIn one zone or our system we have a line with 5 heads-the first two are Nelson, others are reainbirds. When I turn the line on I get no water from the first three but the last two on the line are dripping wa

Solenoid Valve

QuestionI have an Irritrol control System, with 2 zones - 2 solenoid Valves, the Valve Box says HR Products, but have no idea whats inside, theres no model identification. Try to search on HR Valves but didnt find a

proper slope irrigation

QuestionHello Jeff, We recently purchased a home with an irrigation system already in place. We have a large slope in the backyard which is being served by three circuits. All circuits have anti-siphon style valve

roots clottings the holes of underground irrigation

Questiondo you have any idea how to prevent roots from stopping irrigations by clotting the holes? AnswerThere is really not a good way to do this. It is a major drawback of underground drip irrigation.  

Zone 5 out of 6 not working

QuestionI have a sprinkler system that consists of 6 zones but for some reason it runs fine for zones 1-4, it apparently goes through section 5 (time wise) but no water comes through for this section for this time,

hydrotek 4000 non electrical indexer

Questionmy indexer is skipping zones, I have taken the top off and cleaned the parts also put a light coating of Vaseline on the moving parts. I have 5 zones and it till skips sometimes Is it possible to just buy an

irrigation line

QuestionHi Jeff: Im on the Legal expert panel so let me return the favor sometime. I have put in a myoporum hedge that runs uphill for about 80 feet. I have strung stardard irrigation hose with emiters and want to c

French drain for rain gutter downspout

QuestionI have two rain gutter downspouts coming off the back of my house. Since the area of the downspouts is very near our inground pool, and since that area between the pool and the downspouts will be lands