Rainbird Wiring Diagram (2024)

FAQs

Why is my Rain Bird sprinkler system not turning on? ›

Circuit breaker/fuse - Check the condition of the circuit breaker or fuse, if it has been blown the most likely reason is a field wiring short. An Electromechanical controller will stop on the station that caused the problem. Reset the controller to its rest position and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

Solution: Check that wiring is securely connected at the controller and in the field. Check for damage and replace if necessary. Check wiring connections and replace with watertight splice connectors if needed. Issue: Connected rain sensor may be activated.

The most common cause of a stuck sprinkler head is dirt and debris. If dirt, rocks, leaves, or grass gets caught between a sprinkler body and the sprinkler riser, it can clog up the works and stop the riser from sliding back into the body. Resulting in a sprinkler head that won't go down.

Without digging, it is possible to find sprinkler lines by getting a design map from the company that installed the system. If this is not possible, one could go to the valve box and follow a line back to each of the head sprinklers in a circuit. Or one could utilize an electronic water-detection device.

Typically, a zone can accommodate between five to ten sprinkler heads, with the understanding that each sprinkler head has a watering radius of about 15 feet. However, keep in mind that this is a general guideline, and the specific requirements of your lawn may vary.

Make sure all of the wires going in and out of the irrigation controller are in good shape, as well. Typically, most electrical issues happen in the yard inside the valve boxes themselves. These are more susceptible to the weather and damage than wiring at the controller.

This can be caused by several factors: The controller is not connected to an Internet connection properly within your home WiFi network The controller is unable to establish a connection with the Rain Bird server Your mobile device's controller password does not match the controller (password reset required).

Do not use lubricants on your Sprinklers. One of the worst things you can do to an impact sprinkler is put a foreign substance or lubricant on it. Whether it is silicone, Teflon, Pipe dope, or WD-40 none of these are helpful in making a sprinkler work efficiently.

Clogged sprinkler heads: You may have a clogged sprinkler head if the head doesn't rise and there is no water. Dirt, sand and other debris build up in the sprinkler head filters. To clean a filter: Turn off your water, lift the pop-up riser, remove the nozzle and the filter, clean the filter and return to the nozzle.

You want to design the sprinkler system to deliver 100% overlap of the watered areas to eliminate dry spots. To achieve head-to-head overlap, make the distance between heads to be the sprinkler's radius. If the lawn has an odd shape, you can increase the inter-sprinkler spacing.

What is the best way to locate a sprinkler valve? ›

Utilizing a valve locator is a definite means to discover lost valves without damaging the lawn. Trace the wire path to find the valve solenoid. Use a wire locator which is also known as a wire tracer device.

You can divide your lawn into zones by plotting out where each sprinkler head will go on a drawing. From here, you can create an imaginary spray of water covering each area. The goal is to make sure that each square space of your area gets water from the sprinkler head. Add and reduce sprinkler heads as needed.