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Landscape Condition Issues
If you notice the landscape is too dry or wet, the following table lists
suggestions to help resolve the issue. The most important factor for
consideration is the health of the landscape.
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NOTE:
If you need assistance or advice on landscape issues, call
the ET Manager Hotline at: 1-877-351-6588.
Condition
Probable Cause
Action
Dry or wet spots in the
landscape
Dry and wet spots are often caused by inefficiency in
the distribution of water by your irrigation system.
Check the sprinkler heads near the spot that is dry or wet. It is possible
that a broken or clogged head or nozzle needs to be replaced.
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 water distribution.
If steps 1 and 2 do not solve the problem, check the run times in the ESP-
LX Controller. Adding or subtracting time for the station where the spot
appears may compensate for minor irrigation system inefficiencies.
NOTE: Manual watering to a dry spot will speed recovery. Adjust the run
time using small intervals of time, 1 or 2 minutes. Monitor the spot after
an adjustment has been made. This will help determine what run time is
optimal to prevent dry or wet spots.
Entire station or zone is
too dry or wet
Stations or zones are the distinct areas in your
landscape watered by one valve. Dry or wet stations
or zones are often caused by a run time problem
programmed in the controller.
Start the zone to confirm that the zone is operating properly.
Check the run time on your ESP-LX Controller for the station. The dry or
wet station can be caused by too little or too much watering.
Manually water the station if it is too dry to get it the water it needs.
Adjust the run time using small intervals of time, 1 or 2 minutes. This will
help determine what run time is optimal to prevent dry or wet stations.
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