Every sprinkler system relies on valves to control the flow of water to individual zones. A broken valve can mean water will not shut off automatically. When this happens, try turning the tab or ring on the black solenoid on top of the valve clockwise until the water shuts off. This ring...
3. The water sprinkler controller stops working: Here are four main problems that could cause your controller to stop working: it fails to keep time, your timer dial may not be turning, your controller won’t turn in the manual mode, or the controller fails to operate in the auto mode....
Most homeowners set their sprinkler system to go off in the early morning, which means it’s easy to miss any signs of malfunction. You can start by turning your sprinkler system on manually and assess the spray pattern. Look for any sprinkler heads that spray unevenly or not at all. If ...
PVC is a common material for sprinkler pipes, although other types of pipe can be used as well. The most common problem with sprinkler pipes is the failure of the pipe, which causes a leak and water loss. Fixing a broken sprinkler pipe involves locating the leak, turning the supply of wa...
One OSPi turning on/off a Master on a remote OSPi Started by: skipt in: OpenSprinkler Unified Firmware 262 4 4 months, 1 week ago Ray OS v3 and water pressure sensor Started by: pirracas77 in: OpenSprinkler 1018 2 4 months, 1 week ago JohnnyL Rainbird DV-100 valves and ...
For multiple valves, one wire from each valve is combined together and goes to the COM terminal; the other wire goes to an individual zone port. If you are not sure, ask a landscaper or go to a home improvement store for help. Is the controller waterproof? No, the controller is not ...
Drain back valves cost$2 to $4each. In areas where frequent and prolonged freezes occur, drain back valves may be required. These valves are placed at the end of each line, particularly in lower-lying areas. They will automatically release any standing water when the sprinkler is not in us...
1) Not blowing out and winterizing the sprinkler system, or performing the winterizing process incorrectly. 2) Hiring inexperienced and/or non-licensed sprinkler repair companies. 3) Turning the sprinkler system on in March or April and the temperature drops after being pressurized. ...
2) Not blowing out and winterizing the sprinkler system or performing the winterizing process incorrectly. 3) Turning the sprinkler system on in March or April and the temperature drops after being pressurized. Why Choose Gary's Lawn Solutions to Perform Your Sprinkler Startup?
manual systems are nearly as common as they used to be since computerized controllers have come down in price, they are still out there. Of course, if you don't mind turning your system off and on by hand that's up to you. But, we will always offer to put on a controller for you...