INDEXER

QuestionQUESTION: Is there a modern electronic timer that has a pause between cycles so the indexer can cycle? (The indexer works grate) ANSWER: Im not familiar with an indexer. What is it? ---------- FOLLOW-

Irrigation system design options

QuestionQUESTION: Jeff, I am planning to install a sprinkler system which draws water from the lake at the edge of my property. I plan to use a 1.5 HP centrifugal pump located on my boat dock which is 2 ?8 fe

One zone automatically comes on

QuestionI came home one day to find that one of my zones was on and had been on for a few hours consistent with all the water flowing in the gutter. The only way I could turn that zone off was shutting off the

leaking pvc pipe joint

Questioni installed a sprinkler system in my backyard (took a while, but it works). One major problem, the pvc pipe glued to the threaded pvc connector that connects to the turn valve, its leaking. The r

how to find valves that are under the sod

QuestionHow do you find valves that are under the sod AnswerThere are two ways I use most often. The easiest is to use a metal detector and probe. Another way is to locate the main water line by witchin

Low Pressure from 3 of 5 zones

QuestionWe have a Rain Bird system that was professionally installed by the previous owner. We had no issues last year and had the system closed for winter by a professional. We tried opening the system today

broken input pipe to pump

QuestionI have a Sta-Rite Model HMSF-1FL pump which pulls water out of my lake for my irrigation system. As I went out to prime the pump this season, I saw my input line was totally shattered at a point.  

Prostream Lawn Sprinkler

Questionhow do I adjust the distance on the ProStream Lawn Sprinkler? AnswerThere should be a small screw on the top of the sprinkler, right above the nozzle that will reduce the distance if screwed down (to

Leaking Sprinkler Valve

QuestionI overtightened the small flathead screw that lets one manually turn on / off the sprinkler flow from a 10+ year old brass Superior valve. It now rotates freely and leaks to varying degrees depending where i

Low sprinkler pressure

QuestionI have 3 zones in my backyard --- one of the zones only works when I do the manual override at the valve, the sprinklers (6 in the zone) come on with full power and provide great coverage. However, I c

Pump Start Relay and Toro Timer - EMF issues?

QuestionHi Robert, I have a Toro Exctra timer which I am using to activate a Hunter Pump Start Relay (PSR22). The relay activates a Shallow Well Pump which in turn feeds the sprinkler valves (also controllled by th

Shut off valve

QuestionQUESTION: I purchased a home with an existing Rain Dial Hardie sprinkler system with no manuals or information on the system. The seller went through a divorce and the wife does not know anything about it.

McGuiver would be stumped!!

QuestionQUESTION: Jeff this is the craziest thing I have ever seen. I have 4 zones on my system and draw water from a river. My second zone will start right after the first but after a few minutes it will lose

controller is off (unplugged) and sprinkler system is still on

QuestionI turned on the water to my sprinkler system this past week. My controller (Hunter ICC, 14 zones all Hunter equipment)was off and to my surprise the system started to water. I unplugged the controller, took

Timer wont activate pump

QuestionI just installed a new Flotec pump, a new digital 4 timer, and a pump relay. I tried to manual start the pump through the timer but it does not. I know that juice is getting to pump because when

Toro Vision irrigation system operation

QuestionJust purchased a house for investment/rental purposes with a 1990 Model 189-66-01 Toro Vision irrigation system. No manual to be found with it and am unsure even how to test it to determine if it

System up and running but no water?

QuestionWe have a Pro-C sprinkler sytem with 6 zones. We followed all the instructions for start up. The system appears to be running, but the heads only pop up slightly and there is very little outside pressure. If

Low pressure of sprinkler system and water pump

QuestionHello, I just installed a underground sprinkler system in my front yard. The yard is 40*80 feet. I have eight spray heads with spray distance of 10 feet at 25 psi. The water is from my gar

Toro EL-6 Zone not working

QuestionI have a Toro EL-6+ system with six zones. The first time I fired it up this season, I found that zone 3 was not working, neither on the automatic or manual settings. All other zones are workin

station problem

QuestionI have a 5 zone system, which was working until yesterday, 4 of the 5 work, but nothing comes from the 4th zone. Is this an electrical problem? AnswerIt might be. Check the wire connectors at yo