How do I start my Rain Bird Sprinkler System

Turn on the main water supply for the sprinkler system. … Open the ball or gate valve all the way once you hear the water rushing through the pipe.Press the “Manual” start button on the Rainbird controller.

How do I turn on my Rainbird sprinkler system after winter?

  1. Turn on the main water supply for the sprinkler system. …
  2. Open the ball or gate valve all the way once you hear the water rushing through the pipe.
  3. Press the “Manual” start button on the Rainbird controller.

Why is my sprinkler system not turning on?

When the sprinkler zones do not turn on at all, it is generally a problem with the electrical signals running from the controller to the valve solenoids. More rarely, it is caused by a faulty valve that needs to be rebuilt or replaced.

Why isn't my Rainbird sprinkler turning?

Stalling/fast rotation – Be sure that the adjustable bypass at the bottom of the internal assembly is set to match the nozzle that is installed. If the bypass is set too high, the drive assembly will flood and stall. If set too low, there will not be sufficient water and this can also cause the sprinkler to stall.

How do I reset my Rain Bird SST?

Turn the dial to Seasonal Adjust. Press and hold the left and right arrow buttons at the same time for at least 3 seconds. Until you see the word “CLEARED” on the screen. Your ESP-Me is now restored to the factory default settings.

How do you turn on a sprinkler head?

When you have the sprinkler going, use a flat-head screwdriver to rotate the adjustment screw found on the top of the nozzle. If you need to increase the width of the spray pattern, turn the screw counterclockwise. If you want to decrease it, turn the small screw clockwise.

Why don't my sprinklers turn on manually?

If your sprinkler system won’t turn on or if you have low water pressure, this could be caused by the valves not being turned on all the way. Just locate the valves and make sure they are both turned on (you should have 2 valves, one located on the horizontal pipes and one for the vertical ones).

How do I reset my Rain Bird WiFi module?

Reset the WiFi module. While plugged in, press and hold the button on the WiFi module for 5 seconds. The LED should turn Amber colored, and then red, followed by three green blinks, followed by red and green alternating (WiFi Hotspot).

How do I reset my automatic sprinkler system?

  1. Turn the control dial to the “off” position.
  2. Press the “next” button to access the clear-memory feature. …
  3. Press and hold the “off” button until the display stops blinking.
  4. Turn the control dial to the “run” position.
  5. Press and hold down the “minus” arrow and “prog” buttons simultaneously.
How do you test Rainbird valves?

How long should I run my Rainbird sprinkler system?

Article first time published on

Keep It Balanced. Put measuring cups in various places around your lawn and run the sprinklers for 15 minutes. This will give you an idea of how much water the grass is getting and where. You're looking for about one to two inches—depending o

How long should I run sprinklers?

Both warm-season and cool-season grasses need between 1 inch and 1.5 inches of water per week to maintain ideal soil conditions for the grass to flourish. Generally speaking, it takes between 20 and 30 minutes of hydrating your lawn three tim

How long should you run each sprinkler zone?

Water Thoroughly: Rotor zones should run for about 30-40 minutes per zone and spray zones 10-15 minutes per zone.

How do you flush out a sprinkler system?

Turn the solenoid on the sprinkler valve counterclockwise again to start the flow of water. Water will gush out of the sprinkler riser that you removed. Allow the water to flush through the line for at least three minutes. After that time, tighten t

You Might Also Like