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Irrigation Scheduling - Use "ET" to Save Water How long or how often should I water? Who, or what, is ET? Anyone responsible for keeping landscape healthy and green may want answers to these questions. Today’s irrigation systems use a controller, which is an automatic timer that regulates when and for how long your sprinklers run, depending on the watering schedule you enter. An automatic controller, set properly, is much more efficient than operating sprinklers manually. A program is a set of instructions that tells the controller exactly when to run the sprinklers. It consists of Watering Days, Start Times...

Why does my Rain Bird ESP-Me sprinkler timer run through all my stations, stop and then start watering all over again? A common reason why a program is repeating is that you have a second start time set. The start times control the exact time your ESP-Me timer will begin to water and they also control how many times a day your timer will water. The ESP-Me allows you to set up to 6 start times per program. To correct this please follow the steps below: Step 1 If your sprinklers are running now, then first turn the dial to...

Programming Irrigation Controllers What's the number one reason for customer complaints and callbacks? If you're like most irrigation contractors, an improperly programmed controller is the typical answer. Today's irrigation controllers offer a variety of features and program options. As much as these modern marvels help improve the flexibility of an irrigation system, they do increase its complexity and, sometimes, the frustration you'll experience servicing it. The following tips will help give you a basic understanding of how a controller works, how to program it and what some of the more complex features might be. Basic Programming Techniques The controller energizes...

Technical Specifications From central control to rotors to drip, this section gives you quick and easy access to the technical specifications you need for your Rain Bird products. Simply scroll down the list to find the product category then click on the product name to download the tech spec.

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Troubleshooting Guides Having problems with your irrigation system? Download the Rain Bird Irrigation Troubleshooting Guide for tips, common problems and recommended solutions.

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California Water Conservation Rebates Water-efficient irrigation technology can help everyone lower their water consumption, save money, and maintain a healthy and beautiful landscape that reduces pollution and cools the environment. Many municipalities and water agencies offer substantial rebates and financial incentives to help offset the cost of upgrading to highly efficient irrigation equipment. Rain Bird has collected a list of links to various water conservation rebate programs by agency. If there are none listed in your area, please contact your local water agency to inquire. NOTE: all rebate programs are subject to change. Please check with your local water provider...

Rain Bird Agency Rewards Program Already a member, log in here. Get rewarded for purchasing industry-leading irrigation products in the most fiscally responsible way. Rain Bird knows that non-profit and public agencies must make the most of every dollar spent. So we developed Rain Bird Agency Rewards. This program is open to all public agencies and non-profit organizations. By enrolling in this program, your agency will receive Points on all Rain Bird purchases. Earn Rewards Points with every purchase. That’s right, in the Rain Bird Agency Rewards program, you can earn Points on all Rain Bird products purchased just by...

Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO) California's unprecedented drought and Governor Brown's Executive Order mandating a 25% reduction in water use triggered the California Department of Water Resources to implement emergency measures for the state's Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance. New MWELO requirements went into effect on December 1, 2015 and there are some important changes you need to know. MWELO Resources Click here to go to the California Department of Water Resources MWELO update page.