One zone feeds a second manifold?

QuestionI have two manifolds. One in the front yard, and one in the rear.. I think that a zone in the front yard manifold feeds the second manifold. Does this sound right? Can a timer open a valve in one manifold, t

Leak/valve

QuestionHi Jim, I can hear water running at one particular valve only, when the system is not functioning. The valve is very close to the incoming main so I would expect to see a wet spot nearby if the supply were l

Drip Emitters

QuestionValve is a 1 Irritrol, drip line is 1/2 Poly, approx. 170 long how many 2 GPH emitters can I utilize on that line? 2nd question - I have an existing area with PVC pipe and spray heads that I want to temporar

Pipe Hammer

QuestionI have an Irritrol 1 valve that has 23 pop-up spray heads. It has always been fine for over 20 years. Here lately, I get one loud bang noise in the house every time it shuts off, Not a chatter, just but one

Changing strart times from PM to AM

QuestionI have a Hardie Rain Dial controller for my sprinklers and flower beds. when I try to set the start times I am not able to change from PM to AM. The manual says I can have up to 3 start times per day a

Irritrol RD 900

QuestionI cannot get programs B and C to run. Here is how I have the system configured: Program A has valves 1 through 7 set to run every three days (skip days = 03) for between 5 and 7 minutes, starting at 4

Richdel model R412 controls

QuestionHi Jim, I think there is something wrong with the day dial on my system or with how I am setting my system. I put the Master Switch in the rain position and then make all of my adjustments

Drip Irrigation

QuestionThis pertains to a previous question pertaining to adequate GPH flow - -Will an old valve diaphragm restrict flow? Quest #2 -Regarding 1 and 2 GPH emitters, what water pressure are they designed for? Quest #

Drip Irg. Pressure Reducers

QuestionJim: Help! Help! Again. My previous question pertained to the 2 GPH emitters only producing 1/2 GPH. I have two separate drip lines, both are 400 long, one has 44 emitters # 2 GPH# and the other has 73

Thank You

QuestionJim: Thanks for all of your help and supporting information. I tested both of my 20 PSI regulators, and they both tested the same, which was OK. I changed the diaphragm and the solenoid and put the sam

Controller Issues

QuestionHi Jim, I have a Richdel Hybrid Controller (Model 446PR). Zone One runs while Zone 2 is running constantly and simultaneously. I have tried with all zones switched off. But Zone 2 still runs even when in off

Hydrotek 6000

QuestionI have a Hydrotek 6004, using all four zones. The valve did operate properly when originally installed about 6 years ago. 1 of the four zones will not rotate( unless assisted by tapping the side of valve) ha

Hardie RD-900

QuestionQUESTION: None of the valves open in manual, or semi auto. I can hear a light clicking in some of them when activated. On manual mode, all valves go to a flashing off without opening. ANSWER: Hey Jim, if th

wiring a rain sensor into a Richdel 500PR

QuestionHI Robert, appreciate your time. I recently purchased a house which has a lawn and garden irrigation system run by a Richdel 500PR timer/program system. There is a rain sensor on the house with the wi

Irrigation Valve

QuestionJim: I am the one that was having Bang issues in the interior pipes when Irg. valves turn off. I left you my tel. # once but you thought it might have been deleted from this e-mail. I know you are in the Pho

Irg. Valve

QuestionJim: I have another thought regarding my banging pipes. In my last question to you I inquired about changing the top half of the valve to a slow closing device. Here is my latest thought - -Would it do any

35 x 25 Rectangular Lawn Rotor or Spray

QuestionHi, I have a 35 x 25 Rectangular Lawn currently being divided in half with two zones. 6 popup spray for each zone, total 12 heads (Torro 570). This was installed by the previous owner. Is this the correct s

Anti Siphon Valve Leaking

Question Anti Siphon Leaks Hi, Please see the detailed picture attached. I just replaced a old anti siphon valve with Orbit anti siphon 3/4 valve. This is located at the bottom of a slope where a pipe will tr

Slope Irrigation 32 x 22 with 45 degree steep.

Questionslope QUESTION: Hi, This is a followup to my last question about the leaking anti-siphon valve. Thanks for your answer, I will be replacing the valve with an inline valve. Before I start Id like to ge

ESP-6TM

QuestionI have changed the fuse and 3v battery and the controller still shows PR OFF. Is there anything else I can do to check and see if board is still good or whether to buy another controller? AnswerHey Scott, T