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Does one need to push down the metal sleeve and turn or while it’s in its up position? If up, what is its function of pushing down

looking for a normally open valve / master shut off.

I follow your tips and the light on the Wr-Clik-r never turns yellow. Consequently it’s not pairing with the new wr-clik-tr transmitter. The old transmitter must’ve blown away in a storm before I bought the house. I’m using a Rainbird ESP-ME system and I have the rain sensor switch in the Active mode. I’ve removed power and reapplied numerous times. There’s no 9v backup battery, but somehow it still remembered its zones and programming.. Since the transmitter is new - is my receiver shot?

What would you do when it’s time to blow out the lines? I would assume place the head back in place and then revert it back come spring? Could you not just turn the adjustment screw on the head all the way in so that it blocks the water flow (same result as option 2) Ie: if you have some heads In the grass while others are in rocks (or something placed after the initial install)

What’s the purpose of having an adjustable sprinkler head (screw to adjust distance/pressure) vs getting a smaller head? Ie: hunter, hydro rain, etc If one has a 15’ head already and needs a 10’ should one just adjust the 15’ or get a 10’ head?

What devices can be added to a foot valve assembly in a pond to keep debris off the screen and away from the pick up? I have heard of a device that spins using pressurized water diverted from the up stream pump water (similar to how a spin-clean filter system is operated), but cannot find any information.

I cant seem to buy bobblers here in Calgary, and hunter USA won't ship internationally, also I'm looking for something like a 2foot spray distance

Thinking of replacing 6 rotors (on 2 zones) with the rotators. This was helpful

How far away from the irrigation controller AND the PSR should the PSRB be placed?

I cant find anything that wont hurt when wearing. I mean I dont have large ears. LOL

What about in freezing locations? leaving water in the pipe with no way to blow out will crack the pipe

Thanks Nerd.

Rain bird all day!

I understand it’s a hunter controller but I have rainbird valves can I just use my rainbird dc latching solonoids for this hunter controller?

Thank you so much! We can not waster water in Texas, and my xeric garden doesn't need the water that it is getting.

I tried to connect using 1/2” tubing, but couldn’t get it to fit. Is that the correct type?

My sensor senses when it’s wet but never switches back to sensing dry, any idea how to fix this??

Great video, I'm planning to create DIY system with poly tubing so it can be converted to an unground system in the future. I've been considering 3/4 inch and 1 inch poly due to the distance and amount of heads I would like to install. Would you measure the GPM directly from the spigot or would u recommend creating short hoses for each diameter and connecting them to the spigot to measure the flow after building pressure in the line?

Are these solenoids compatible with Irritrol EV's? Was told they are by supplier, but when i put this on the valve its still constantly on and making noise

Hi there, How can I erased a decoder from a acc controller. And then replace with a new one on the same station numbers, Of the one that was just erased?

These are excellent

Thanks! very concise and precise video. You answered all my questions and voila! sprinkler repaired and adjusted!

Can you just put a brick or a rock on top so that it doesn’t pop up?

two years later and still no diaphragms available?

Hmm cost of winterization in my area Ohio asking 200$+ ..

Will the stem stil pop up when the zone its on comes on

Do you need to install a pressure reducer for this setup?

On one of my valves, when I turn it on by controller it makes a whining sound while running. When I manually turn by bleed screw or turning the solenoid the sound is not present. Is this a solenoid issue making sound while powered on? Not a buzzing but a loud whining.

Excellent presentation. You just saved me $200+

Can this foot valves installed in petrol pumps

Thank you! Great information.

Please review the ESP-BAT-BT next. Thanks!

Hi- thank you, do the amount of zones you have matter when buying the new WiFi panel?

Hello good day. A quick question please. What are the 2 screws on the valve housing on the same valve on your video; but GB series (with out the clean water tube on the side). I figured one screw near the flow control handle maybe for the manual opening of the valve (bleed screw); but what about the other screw on the other side of the valve by the solenoid?

People keep walking on and breaking off my sprinkler. I needed this info. Thanks!

Thank you for the very helpful video, went your link and it was cheaper than Amazon, thanks again, just ordered the caps I needed (Method 2).

If I use method 1 to cap off sprinkler heads, do I have to do anything different when blowing out before winter

you missed the most obvious reasons for maintenance purposes having easier access to the sprinkler system is better. Usually, the sprinkler system is buried under dirt and difficult to access. I added two donuts and filled with sand to make changeouts easier and provide better clearance around the sprinkler. I have to literally excavate the two I installed risers on because over a few years they had become entombed in dirt.

Great info thanks!

It has actually become more a nickname for the thread tape. But I looked at your stupid ass clip so you win. But you look Sus af

What type of battery to use. Would have been useful mentioning that piece of information.

Thanks Andy. The wording is confusing but I get it : to cap a rotor, we use the method 3. And in fact, you say it at the beginning of the video but we expect to have a little bit more emphasis on it when you do talk about method 3 later on.

Ordered a replacement transformer, installed it, no power coming out. Ugh! What now?

I just got one and installed it and I love it so far. A WiFi battery operated controller would be next level though. I think they make them but they are expensive

I live in an HOA and they recently increased the pressure of the sprinklers without telling us. A sprinkler popped up that I didn’t know existed because the previous owner laid a bunch of bricks over it to stop it. For some reason it’s right next to the AC and bathroom window. I woke up to this sound of rushing water. I look out the window and see this river next to my window and AC. So the bricks did work for awhile but not with this new pressure. I have the rainbird 1800 my neighbor who has an identical house has the hunter and there seems to be just normal standard ones sprinkled around. Best $2.39 I ever spent

Very interesting and good explaination, except for one thing : it should clearer that it is for spray sprinkler, not any sprinkler. Il I understood correctly.... I don't think the third method will it work for Rain bird 3500 ou 5000 ? There is a sentence near the end where he says any spray sprinklers. So I still ha e my problem : I need to close 1 rain bird 5000. I thought a cap like.that should exist for those sprinklers too ?

I find it hard to believe that a planet mostly made of water is running out of water.

I have this controller and when I turn on I'm getting "NO AC" which tells me no power. I tested the outlet the plug is in and it is getting power. Does this mean that I have to replace the transformer? Could there be any other issues other than this? How can I test the transformer to make sure this is the issue? I do notice that it is hot though. thanks

I had this system when I built my house 2yrs ago. It does not have a timer on it. The lights will not go off now. How do I reset the timer?

I've found that the solenoids fail on these units more often than debris being present inside the valve. The actuating tips at the bottom of solenoids wear over time. After a few years, the solenoid simply needs to be replaced. This is especially true with Lawn Genie brand. Just buy a new solenoid. Unscrew it by hand and install a new one. It doesn't matter which of the solenoid black wires go to the two electrical connections where you removed the old wire nuts. Solenoids are relatively cheap at the box stores, and any novice can replace them.