Is Something Wrong With My Sprinkler Controller?

Many people are under the impression that installing an automatic sprinkler system means they never have to worry about watering their lawn again. It’s true that sprinkler technology takes a lot of the work of lawn maintenance off your plate. By allowing you to set a watering schedule, a sprinkler system helps eliminate the need for connecting hoses and dragging sprinkler attachments all over your yard.

However, like all technology, sprinklers are susceptible to malfunctions now and then. Here are some strange behaviors that might indicate a problem with your sprinkler controller, one of the most important parts of the system.

If any describe your sprinkler issues, come on into Kern Turf’s store in Bakersfield for technical support and irrigation supplies.

Watering At Strange Times

Let’s say you set the sprinkler system to water at 5 a.m. but you notice that the sprinklers are on when you leave for work at 8:30. Then again when you get home from work at 5. A sprinkler that ignores its set schedule is a big red flag that your controller is on the fritz.

Patches Of Dry Grass

Is half of your yard healthy and green, while the other half is brown and brittle? This could be a sign that your zone settings are incorrect. This results in some zones being watered too much, while others aren’t watered at all.

Not Watering At All

Maybe your sprinklers are set to come on in the early morning, but while you’re having your morning coffee, you notice that the time has come and gone without any water shooting into the air. This, more than anything else, is a sign that something’s definitely wrong with the controlling mechanism, possibly a blown fuse.

Sprinklers Only Turn On For A Second

Maybe your sprinklers do come on when you expect, but they only stay on for three minutes instead of 30. In most cases, this is the result of user error. It’s important to make sure the timer was set correctly.

Sprinklers Won’t Turn Off

Possibly one of the most costly controller errors, this could be sign that the time is stuck in the ‘Run’ position.

If you notice these problems, but aren’t sure how to fix it, contact Kern Turf right away. In addition to irrigation supplies, we’re proud to provide Bakersfield with superior technical services and controller repair.