It’s Raining And My Sprinkler Is Running?
So it’s pouring down rain and your sprinkler is running. There are a couple of things you need to do. 1. Think about installing a rain sensor that will automatically turn off your irrigation system when it senses even a little bit or moisture. 2. If you don’t have a rain sensor and you know […]
Irrigation Spray Heads Don’t Need To Run As Long As Rotor Heads
There are two types of irrigation heads primarily used in the installation of an irrigation system – spray heads and rotor heads. Rotor heads rotate and are used mostly for the grass portion of the landscaping. A spray head does not rotate, its mists in a concentrated area and used mostly for the shrubbery portion […]
I Have A Rain Sensor, It’s Raining, My Sprinklers Are Still Running
If you have a rain sensor installed, it has rained or is raining and your sprinklers are still going off there are a few things to consider: Your rain sensor is incompatible with your irrigation system The jumper was not removed when the sensor was installed Your rain sensor has stopped working. If you are […]
Hunter Pro-C Irrigation Control Box
R & R Sprinkler maintains and installs Hunter Pro-C Residential and Light Commercial Irrigation System Control Boxes. The benefits of using a Hunter Pro-C Timer: Affordable Indoor or outdoor use Professional grade Power Surge Protection Easily Programmable Lockable box Large LCD Display Flexible Watering Programs
How Long Should My Sprinklers Run?
There is no definite time a sprinkler system should run. The best way to determine if your lawn is getting enough water is to do a “Catch Can Test”. When using an automatic irrigation system we use the rule of thumb to allow 15 minutes for spray heads to run and 45 minutes for rotor […]
Creating a Watering Schedule For Your Sprinklers
Your irrigation system is made up of several “zones” or areas of your yard. The purpose of an automatic irrigation timer is to tell each “zone” when to water and for how long. The homeowner, business owner or irrigation company will need to determine a watering schedule for each zone. It’s easier to first plan […]
Control Valves For An Irrigation System
The main parts of an irrigation system are the automatic timer, the control valves and the sprinkler heads. An automatic timer for an irrigation or sprinkler system is not necessary but sure does make things easier. A timer tells the system when to run and for how long. A good irrigation timer will allow you […]
Common Errors Displayed On a Hunter Pro-C Irrigation Timer
A Hunter Pro-C Irrigation Timer has some common error messages it displays. Here are a few of the errors, the causes and the solutions: Problem Cause Solution No display check AC power wiring If there is no power call an electrician Display reads “ERR” electrical noise interfering Replace cables with shielded cables Display reads “P […]
Can I Over-water My Lawn?
Generally, not including nature’s rain, we all tend to over water our lawn and landscaping. Knowing how much water your yard needs is an important piece of information in preventing over watering. In the summer months a typical lawn needs to be watered a minimum of once a week, possibly even up to every 3 […]
Battery Backup For Your Irrigation Timer
In Florida power surges and outages are inevitable. Half the time we don’t even know our power has been disrupted because we have not been home during the outage. Or maybe we don’t think much about it because the power was only off for a few seconds. Automatic controllers for irrigation systems are wired to […]
