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Step 1:
Check the sprinkler heads near the spot that is dry or wet. It is possible that a broken
head or nozzle, or a clogged nozzle needs to be replaced.
Step 2:
Check the layout of your sprinkler design. Proper sprinkler designs should ensure head
to head coverage. Changing a nozzle size, adding or moving a head may improve distribution
coverage.
Step 3:
If step 1 and 2 do not solve the problem, check the run-times on your sprinkler
controller. Minor sprinkler system inefficiencies may be compensated for by adding additional
run-time for that zone where the spot appears.
Please note:
Adjust the run-time using a 10% change in the time intervals. Monitor the spots
for two weeks after an adjustment has been made. This will help determine what run-time is
optimal to prevent dry or wet spots.
Dry or Wet Zones
Zones are the distinct areas in your landscape that are watered by one valve. Dry or wet zones
are usually a run-time problem with your sprinkler controller.
Step 1:
Check the run-time on your sprinkler controller for this zone. The dry or wet zone can
be caused by too little or too much run-time for that zone.
Step 2:
Manually water this zone if the zone is too dry to get it the water it needs.
Please note:
Adjust the run-time using small intervals of time. This will help determine what
run-time is optimal to prevent dry or wet zones.
Dry or Wet Sites
Sites are defined as your entire landscaped area. Dry or wet sites can be caused by a run-time
problem programmed in with your sprinkler controller or the A and B Start Thresholds set in
your Weather Reach Receiver.
Step 1:
If your site is overly dry, allow the Weather Reach Receiver to water by following the
steps previously outlined in "
You want your sprinkler system to water its next cycle,”
and
allow a few days to see if your landscape improves. If the problem remains, please follow the
next steps.
Step 2:
Check the run-times on your sprinkler controller. The dry or wet site can be caused by
too little or too much run-time for each zone.
Step 3:
Adjust the run-time using small intervals of time. This will help determine what run-
time is optimal to prevent dry or wet zones.
