Programming the System - Before selecting the frequency of your watering schedule, check local restrictions for watering to make sure you're following local codes.
- On the system controller (figure A), start by selecting the days that you intend to water. In our case, we chose a cycle of watering for Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Turn the dial (figure B) to each of those days and select either ON or OFF for each designated day.
- Next, select the watering duration for each zone. In our case, Zones 1 and 2 are rotor heads, so they will run for 30 minutes each. Our zone 3 has continous spray heads (twice the precipitation as rotor heads) so this zone will only have to run half as long as Zones 1 and 2.
- Set the clock (figure C) to read 15 minutes. Zone 4 consists of micro-sprayers (continuous) so this zone will also run for only 15 minutes.
Empty zones: (figure D) - Now it's time to program the start time. In our case, the homeowner wants to water the lawn at 3:00 a.m. on the designated days, so the clock time is forwarded to that hour (figure E).
- Finally, set the date and time of day (figure F).
Final note: To ensure no steps are omitted, consult and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions printed on the control box.
RESOURCES :
Lawn Care for Dummies
Model: 0764550772
Author: Lance Walheim
Hungry Minds, Inc
(January 1998)
Handbook of Water Use and Conservation: Homes, Landscapes, Industries, Businesses, Farms
Model: 1931579075
Author: Amy Vickers
(2001)
To order this title from Amazon.com, click here.
WaterPlow Press
Website: www.waterplowpress.com
Rain Bird Sprinkler Heads and Components
Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.
Website: www.rainbird.com
GUESTS :
Chuck Coddington
Coddington Enterprise
6376 Fairview Road
Hixon, TN 37343
Phone: 423-847-9964
Home Irrigation Specialist
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