Understanding and Programming Your Irrigation Controller
One of the benefits of using irrigation controllers is the ability to keep your lawn and plants looking great without wasting water. Sometimes though, homeowners have trouble programming their controller, resulting in over-watering or under-watering.
If you’re one of those homeowners, here are some basics to help you better understand how your controller works, and how to set up a basic watering schedule.
Important Terms
Valve
A valve is the part of the irrigation system that receives signals from the controller telling it to open to let water flow, or to close to shut off the flow. Sometimes you will see several valves located together (called a manifold), often in a valve box underground. Occasionally the valves are...
