The Custom Cycle on a Rain Bird ESP timer waters on the days of the week that you select. Click on the image to see a larger view. Here are the instructions for programming the the Rain Bird ESP Series timer on the Custom Cycle. Note: The numbers in this list correspond to the graphics [...]
Each program on the Rain Bird ESP series timer can run in one of four watering cycles: CUSTOM waters on the day of the week you select. ODD waters only on odd-numbered day of the month. EVEN waters only on even-numbered days of the month. CYCLIC water on a selected daily interval. For example: every other [...]
Possible cause: Click on the image for a larger view. 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
iScaper rating – 5 stars ★★★★★ Click on the image to see a larger view. I have been using Milorganite fertilizer for more than 20 years. It is one of my favorite fertilizers. What I like about Milorganite is I don’t have to worry about how heavily I’m applying the fertilizer because it won’t burn, [...]
iScaper rating – 5 stars ★★★★★ Honda touts this mower as one of the finest lawnmowers on the market, and I agree. This mower is self-propelled, has a high lift blade, and grass bag. There is also a mulching attachment available for the mower. The transmission is a manual shift 2 speed type, with the [...]
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 [...]