How do I turn on my Rain Bird Sprinkler System after winter?

How do I turn on my Rain Bird Sprinkler System after winter?

How Do I Turn Our Rainbird Back on if I Had it Winterized?

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.

How do I reset my Rainbird ESP?

The current date and time will not be affected.

1. Turn the dial to Seasonal Adjust.
2. 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.
3. Turn the dial back to AUTO RUN. Your ESP-Me is now restored to the factory default settings.

How long should I run my Rain Bird Sprinkler System?

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 on the soil—evenly distributed.

When should I start my sprinkler system in the spring?

The general rule of thumb is to wait until the last hard frost of the year in your area. Once the frost is done and the temperatures stop dropping below freezing overnight, this is when to start your sprinklers up.

What are the features of a rain bird irrigation controller?

Building upon Rain Bird’s legacy of The Intelligent Use of Water®, this controller offers simple water saving features that you will actually use. With the flexibility of 3 programs and 4 start times available per program, you can tailor your watering schedule to your landscape’s needs.

Is the Rain Bird LNK wifi module compatible?

Compatible with Rain Bird LNK WiFi Module (sold separately) to enable remote programming, operation and alerts from the Rain Bird mobile app. External battery back-up not required. Nonvolatile memory permanently saves the current programming and a 10 year life lithium battery maintains the controllers time and date during power outages.

What do I need to make my rain bird controller smart?

Make your controller SMART with EPA WaterSense certification by adding the LNK WiFi module and a WR2 rain sensor. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

When do I need to call rain bird technical services?

If you have any questions or need personal assistance, please call Rain Bird Technical Services at (866) GSP-XPRT (477-9778), Monday through Friday from 5 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time. Homeowners!

What does the Rain Bird esp-6tm control box do?

The Rain Bird ESP-6TM is a straight forward control box for residential sprinkler systems. These are some troubleshooting issues to resolve common problems. An awesome team of students from our education program made this wiki. No matter what you push on the control box, it is not showing information.

Building upon Rain Bird’s legacy of The Intelligent Use of Water®, this controller offers simple water saving features that you will actually use. With the flexibility of 3 programs and 4 start times available per program, you can tailor your watering schedule to your landscape’s needs.

Compatible with Rain Bird LNK WiFi Module (sold separately) to enable remote programming, operation and alerts from the Rain Bird mobile app. External battery back-up not required. Nonvolatile memory permanently saves the current programming and a 10 year life lithium battery maintains the controllers time and date during power outages.

What to do if your Rain Bird sprinklers are not coming on?

Sprinklers are not coming on. If water sensor is disconnected then it will not disrupt the functionality of the ESP-6TM system and may help in troubleshooting by simply disconnecting. If wiring is properly connected continue. The water sensor is located on the exterior of the home. It needs to be cleaned per normal maintenance.