How do I program my Nelson Smartzone EZ?

The SmartZoneTM EZ allows three start times per program. Turn the large dial to the START TIMES position. Press SELECT to select the start time you want to set (1, 2, or 3). Press ADJUST to set the time of day the program will start.

How do I program my EZ Pro Jr 8300 Series?

Turn PROGRAM dial to choose program A, B or C. Press SELECT to choose the zone you want for the selected program (A, B, or C). With the zone number displayed on the LCD, press ADJUST to adjust the RUN TIME for that zone. RUN TIMES can be set from 1 minute to 1 hour 59 minutes.

What time should I set my sprinklers?

The ideal time to water, therefore, is early in the morning between 4 am and 8 am. Your lawn will have time to absorb the moisture deep down to promote root growth, but will not be too damp by dark that it encourages fungus and other problems. The number of hours of continuous wetness should be kept to a minimum.

How do I manually test my sprinkler system?

There are 2 simple methods to open the valve manually: You will notice that the manual bleed screw is located towards the back of the valve near the flow control. To open the valve manually, twist the manual bleed screw counter-clockwise until the valve opens. It usually doesn’t need to be more than one-half turn.

Is it bad to water grass at night?

“A wet lawn at night is the perfect condition for fungus to grow. Along with cutting grass too short, watering at night is about the worst thing you can do to a lawn.” As a general rule, you should water long enough to moisten the soil down to about 6 inches, which is the average depth of a healthy grass-root system.

How long does it take to water 1 inch?

To determine how long you need to water to get one inch, place a plastic container in your yard and set a timer. On average, it will take 30 minutes to get a half inch of water. So, 20 minutes, three times per week will give a lawn about an inch of water. This formula works best with healthy, well-cultivated soil.