There can be a few different possible causes when this issue occurs. First, we need to be sure the sprinkler wire from the valve(s) is fully inserted in the terminal. You will want to remove the wire and reinsert it. If your terminal uses screws, please make sure they’re tightened. To ensure the wiring is…Read More »
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A fault message appearing on your timer or phone means that your B-hyve device is detecting a short in one of the station wires or solenoid attached to the B-hyve device. Typically this will happen with older valves or if you have multiple valves attached to one terminal of the B-hyve device. Our devices only…Read More »
A fault message appearing on your timer or phone typically means that your Timer is detecting a short in the wire connected to the PUMP terminal. We’d like you to remove the wire from the PUMP terminal on your Timer, and try running a station or program manually. If the fault message does not appear,…Read More »
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Need to program your timer but you’re not sure where to start? Let’s begin. What is the purpose of the A, B, C, and D programs? The different programs would be used if you have certain stations that need to run separately from the rest of your stations. For example; Your grass may need to…Read More »
Need to program your timer but you’re not sure where to start? We’d be happy to show you how to create programs. Let’s begin. What is the purpose of the A, B, C, and D programs? The different programs would be used if you have certain stations that need to run separately from the rest…Read More »
Watering schedule adjustments allow you to adjust the estimated run-time and estimated days between watering for this zone. IMPORTANT NOTE: The estimated run-time and estimated days between watering are NOT constant. Based on weather conditions, and the needs of your plants, the actual run-times and intervals will vary throughout the year. The estimates are shown…Read More »
The effective rainfall setting adjusts watering schedules based on the percent of natural rainfall that reaches the plants in this zone. Potted plants and other plants that are indoors, under awnings, or otherwise not receiving rainfall may get less than all of the rain that falls. Select the appropriate setting for the plants in…Read More »
The amount of slope in your zone can impact the amount of water lost due to run-off. If not absorbed fast enough, water applied on a slope will flow downhill. This will cause too much water at the bottom of a hill and too little at the top. To solve this, you can estimate the…Read More »
The amount of sunlight your plants are exposed to has a large impact on the water needs of the plants. Be careful to not underestimate the amount of sun exposure as this might cause damage to your plants. To estimate the amount of sun exposure in this zone begin when the sun has first fully…Read More »