Hey There,

I am seeking some advice for this device (Orbit 4 Station Tap Timer with Wifi) i just purchase off of amazon and was wondering if any one else has this device. I currently only have 3 zones that i will connect to it however it only comes in a, Single, Double or Four Zone model. If i dont use the 4th zone is there a way to cap this or disable the zone in the settings of the device so ensure it doesn't randomly come on during the night and flood my front yard haha.

https://www.amazon.com.au/96794-Australian-Station-Bluetooth-Optional/dp/B0C34NFWXS?dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vCsjOc43DQMkb6uPP-6eVaPiCRY4qgmYyVUzBfyJcaT0dRW0gyfV-T1urMU2aDZeopma0CYejS-SgAJVl41dIWJ05wWygKCL3Z4Wo3ewUsBsMuwnZ9E_kbQnrPusNKhL17rvYicJIAuQCd0qOYdULhCw0QI_N-kdgcYkkubTEe6d-mBtcDnVbvmEWnQVDohrwP9mo1Bmrj2gEvKhC8X4wnnCYT4789pGUBwHMF8newtfJT8jjg1keGICvJdnQL4R7nXgIXi65tV-GwZmkvWUl5NbdoJJCMC1RFrrutMMF0KlTYer8d4fozM-Y5frgvfwsJ1umt-b2cFHxrllXbmhlInzQgzOiE5p1e9X0VLUjTaSCOYxHFPp4BR5ozwxtVPNU0KzyYzIVoKNhVvN9v14lq5g9B7-2DioEQVT8wpyvMHcGS6NazO0q0Acijth9D3W.DtqKu9e542-acWq9uJ5FCzfshoqhhkVVYFiLOtiLkLo&dib_tag=se&keywords=orbit+timer&qid=1738713324&sr=8-3

Thanks in Advance.

Hi, my landscaper is installing a new controller for a new sprinkler system for my home. He told me that he uses the Hunter HPC 400, but I desperately want that to connect to Google Home (Assistant) and/or Amazon Alexa. I can't seem to find much information on this and hoping there may be an expert that can confirm if it connects to smart homes etc. The website says Wi-Fi compatible, but guessing that just means it can connect to a smart phone app?

Also, overview of the controller? Good choice for a new system?

Thank you!

My irrigation box tells me system is off but one zone is going off according to the schedule. What’s going on? Google wasn’t helpful. Backstory- I had the system serviced, then that same problem zone was staying on while all others were cycling through- it never turned off. Had guy come out and fix it (rocks in the line or valve?) he replaced the diaphragm and removed rocks. Now it’s running on schedule while system in off position.

Hi r/Irrigation,

Our community of ~50 townhomes has struggled with irrigation and plant maintenance for many years, and recently onboarded a new landscaper that has recommended improvements to help with the irrigation. They have recommended to us:

1. Drip System Operation Pop-Up Visual Indicators, and
2. Smart Controllers

As potential upgrades for our existing drip system. However, with the community being filled with first time homeowners who have not had to maintain a lawn, we are unsure what upgrades are worth prioritizing, and what may be not the best long term investment.

Fairly unfamiliar with the topic area, so please let me know if anything is unclear or I am missing important information. Any help is appreciated!

I’m in Phoenix and on this sub to find out what I’m doing wrong because my Orbit valves leak out of the box. Now that you’ve taught me to stay out of Home Depot - thanks for that - I don’t know where to go. Anyone around Phoenix know a good local shop that sells to the public? Thanks in advance!

Modern DV's show the Day, month and year. This one just says "01GM" i imagine 01 is the year and GM is the manufacturer?

Hi all, I've recently added in some pop up sprinklers. I'm using K-Rain Pro S 360° pop ups (0-10L/h) 3.3m radius They're run along a 19mm pipe My tap has a 42.7L/h flow rate however I'm using a digital tap controller which restricts it to 27L/h.

My issue is: when the sprinklers are attached straight to the tap it's fine. When it's controlled through the digital timer it barely pops out of the ground. I've removed the wire mesh flow restricted which helped marginally. My question is: how many pop ups can I run on the 1 line before I need to add another? Any assistance would be appreciated :)

What principles do you take into account when placing the valve boxes? When do you put all the solenoid valves in one box? When do you use more than one? What is the basis for placing them in the yard? I like to use several valve boxes with separate shut-off valves, as this way I use less pipe and it is more clear to me. According to a colleague of mine, this is not ideal because 1) this requires longer and more complex electrical wiring, 2) the system is less clear 3) in the event of a pipe break, it is more difficult to find the fault 4) the system is under continuous pressure over a larger section. What do you think about this?

The unit stopped working, but with number 1 in the picture, the manual release valve still works. I tried to disassemble and clean or replace but where number 2 is in the picture, it’s stuck somehow and I’m too afraid to break the pcv pipes if I get too rough. Any advice on what to do next?

One of my zones suffers from low pressure. Its not the number of heads, I suspect there is dirt in the lines. I would just remove one of the heads and run it for 30 seconds to flush it out. Is this the best way?

I'm trying to fit some ribbed PVC tubing over some barbed fittings - looks similar to this stuff:

https://docs.rs-online.com/d873/0900766b8155379a.pdf

https://preview.redd.it/tvq8v5tw4pge1.png?width=1918&format=png&auto=webp&s=e72c70f363e5e61a6cc8ebbb29e8d78abe04c7b4

Anyway - I figured I could use some heat to soften it slightly, to fit it easier.

Assuming I have a temperature controlled heat gun (example) - what temperature should I be setting it the heat gun to, to soften the plastic, without causing any permanent deformation (or potentially off-gassing anything I shouldn't be breathing)?

The water bill in my new home increases every month. The meter does not move when no water is running, so leaks like running toilets are not the problem. I am suspecting the irrigation system. Maybe a problem with the backflow valve or a broken pipe. Would that explain why the bill increases every month even after I reduced the total time it runs? Any thoughts?

By water increase, I mean than with every month there are more gallons of water being used per month. If the run time is constant, and there is the same leak (one), why would the gallons increased?

I also expect that with a leak, there would be erosion or that area would be green compared to the rest, but all the grass looks the same.

Thanks all.

How much revenue do the top technicians do in a year for service / repair work? In lawn care it is roughly 200-300k

I do have boots and muck boots at work if I need them during the day. But I normally try to find something more sneaker like. We are a golf resort, lot of walking. I tend to just embrace that they are gonna get wet occasionally. I wear mudgear socks and usually sneakers made for like Spartan Races. So It all drys out fast. But I would love something waterproof in a similar style while still staying comfortable.

All the full waterproof low tops I see seem like a small muck boot and makes me think they are gonna be blister heaven.

First, money is no issue at my company at the moment. I don’t have to budget shop. And, we have a big trencher, this would be in addition to our big one.

The biggest electric is $3200 and goes 20 inches max depth. $3000 for the 16 inch.

Biggest gas is $2600 and goes 27 inches depth. $2500 for the 20 inch. $2000 16inch.

I was considering the 27 inch gas. Cheaper and more torque than the electric. I only need 12 inch depth most of the time, but the ability to go 20 or 27 seems nice. Part of me thinks I might be happier with the 20 inch so it’s a little smaller to work with.

Thoughts on the Georipper? Anyone own one?

https://youtube.com/shorts/I3Rp_bEZopA?si=1-LPc827mdvXD1sm

Is a slip fix the way to go to fix this?

I’m admittedly a newbie to this but really want to learn.

I have rainbird DVF valves and bought an orbit timer that came with its own solenoid. It stated it would work with most brand’s including rainbird. However the solenoid lets the sprinkler run non stop even with the timer off.

The valve fits tight and came with a little adapter that was a perfect fit. The bleeder is completely off.

What am I doing wrong here?? Any help is appreciated!

Photo for reference.