Possible cause: Shorted Station – A short circuit in the solenoid or valve wiring has disabled the station. The display will show “# Err,” where # is the valve number at fault. Identify and repair the fault in the circuit.Seasonal Adjust is at 0% – The seasonal adjust % value has been set to zero.… Continue reading Rain Bird ESP Timer Troubleshooting: Alarm LED Is Lit
Category: Sprinklers
Seasonal Adjust feature on a lawn sprinkler timer
The seasonal adjust feature on a lawn sprinkler timer lets you increase or decrease the run times of all sprinkler stations on the timer by a percentage from 0 to 200 percent in one step. This feature allows you to cut back watering during cool periods of the year or increase watering during dry, hot… Continue reading Seasonal Adjust feature on a lawn sprinkler timer
How to design a lawn sprinkler system
One of the most important aspects of installing a new sprinkler system is the design of the sprinkler system. If your sprinkler system is designed poorly not only will you be unhappy with it’s performance once the sprinkler system is installed, sprinkler systems are expensive. A lot of times thousands of dollars are involved with… Continue reading How to design a lawn sprinkler system
Sprinkler Master/Pump valve wiring
Many sprinkler systems require that the timer supply power to a relay in order to send power to a sprinkler pump. Often the sprinkler system is using secondary water and is not connected to the culinary water running to the house. And many times the secondary water is supplied at very low pressures requiring the… Continue reading Sprinkler Master/Pump valve wiring
Rainbird Maxi-Paw Rotor
iScaper Rating To see my YouTube videos on the Maxi-Paw rotor, please select the links below. Rain Bird’s Maxi-Paw rotor explained How to replace a Rain Bird Maxi-Paw rotor The Maxi-Paw’s powerful throw permits maximum spacing and offers superior close in watering and uniform water distribution. Ideal for dirty water applications with spacing up to… Continue reading Rainbird Maxi-Paw Rotor
Sprinkler System Start Up Checklist
It’s that time of year when it’s time to start up the lawn sprinkler system. See the checklist below for tips when starting up your sprinkler system. Before turning on your water at the stop & waste valve or your main sprinkler valve, manually start your sprinkler timer on the station that is the farthest… Continue reading Sprinkler System Start Up Checklist