My elderly next door neighbors asked me to help them with their sprinkler system, and having never dealt with an irrigation system before, I was fortunate to find you on KZfaq; long story short, you did great in teaching me what I needed to know. Thanks so much!!
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Jim! That’s awesome to hear. I’m glad I could be of some assistance.
@adriennegoetz3508 Жыл бұрын
😊😅😊
@taylormaddux84336 ай бұрын
Nice of you to want to help your neighbors. :)
@FDAngelady4 күн бұрын
My old control box went bonkers so ordered a X-Core. My son installed it but I’ve had the pleasure of setting it up. I’m a 83 yr old lady & somewhat technically challenged. It was getting frustrating reading the directions so decided to try KZfaq. I watched your video & voila. Crystal clear. Thank you so much.
@mrmullin73 жыл бұрын
This is the most straightforward explanation of this system that I've seen.
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful!
@jaredvanbergen79042 ай бұрын
Thanks for this. I recently moved into a house with an X-Core system and have had a time of figuring out how it all works. Couldn't understand what I was doing wrong where I got the schedule sorted but it would just run the program over and over again even after the setup 1hr time for the 4 zones was done. This helped me realise that I was setting the controller up incorrectly and making it run the schedule through 4 separate times in one day! Thanks again.
@PC-sq9oc2 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness! Thank you so much! The written directions have me a lil boggled and frustrated! Being in a drought I feel horrible thatI am not doing my part to save as I had 4 programs set up! Now I can save both water and $$$! You're the best!
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words! Glad it helped you!
@katrinanewman404 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. Your walkthrough helped me so much. Just moved to Florida and never had an irrigation system. This was so easy to follow and apply.
@LawnInsider4 ай бұрын
Glad it helped!
@BLKMGK42 ай бұрын
Right there with you, bought a Florida home and this thing is confusing as hell! I badly need to get mine up and running and will be working on it using this video in a few days. Finally, something to make sense of this damn controller sheesh!
@sonamtharchen76003 ай бұрын
Thank you. I could finally fix my lawn irrigation.
@bookergattison30182 жыл бұрын
One of the best how to videos I've watched that was simple and clear. Keep up the good work.
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@taylormaddux84336 ай бұрын
Thanks for your detailed yet clear information on a system that I have not found to be the most user-friendly. :)
@LawnInsider6 ай бұрын
I'm glad you found it helpful!
@TimothyJavaughn4 ай бұрын
Thank you sir. Don’t typically comment but I was able to set up the house and check my drip lines. Love from Colorado 🤙🏾
@vidfinder16922 жыл бұрын
Just bought a home with a Hunter X-Core and the seller didn't provide much detail on how to use the system. Thanks for this great walk-through. Very helpful!
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
You bet! Thanks for commenting 😊
@charlottereimer45813 жыл бұрын
The best explanation yet. Easy to follow. Thank you!
@mspaulovich3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for that easy to understand tutorial… it was like opening pandoras box every time i tried operating it lol
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
Yeah they are not the most intuitive programs in the world lol but not too bad once you get it
@billtil11862 жыл бұрын
Thanks Buddy - Very clear and useful. You made it very easy to understand. Thanks for speaking so clearly and with good pace
@inurfaceson97223 жыл бұрын
This was the best video demonstration I've ever seen.
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for commenting! I really appreciate you saying that.
@micheleredtfeldt6782 ай бұрын
I appreciate your answers to some questions in the comments! I also had those same questions that were answered in the comments. I don't have this particular model of controller (I have the X2), though they are very similar in operation. I agree that the written instructions were somewhat confusing. I will be saving this video in case I need to refer back to it. Thank you so much for this video! I learned a lot from it.
@mawisefeng2 жыл бұрын
I got same Irrigation control panel. This video does help and save me about $200 to ask a pro. Thanks
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Hey I’ll still take it if you have a whole burning in your pocket 😉 haha
@danielcafferata13183 жыл бұрын
Thank you, sir! This video was immensely concise and helpful.
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help! Thanks for watching.
@Uicnow3 жыл бұрын
Good Job, I had to redo everything and this helped as a few stations the drips are not working now at least I have an idea where to start.
@thaimailpost11083 жыл бұрын
Thanx for making this great video. Very easy to follow and handle the programming
@franciscoortiz64553 жыл бұрын
Thanks like the previous person stated it's the best explanation of the system... Love It!!!!
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it helped you, Francisco! I appreciate your comment!
@sureshnanu26824 ай бұрын
I had trouble getting mine to work. I moved the sensor by pass switchup (not on active) and placed a jumper on the terminals for the sensors. Also set the seasonal adjustment to 100%. This solved the problem.
@LawnInsider4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your input! I'm sure someone might find that information helpful!
@rhondathomas7781 Жыл бұрын
Finally got this sprinkler going. Thank you!!!
@LawnInsider Жыл бұрын
Glad I could help!
@luvmybeemer3 жыл бұрын
Best explanation yet, thank you!!! I set my system because of your instruction, thanks!!!
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much! They tend to over complicate their explanations sometimes instead of breaking it down in smaller, more digestible parts. I appreciate your comment!
@MrReese5162 жыл бұрын
Glad I found this the builder had this thing set wrong it was going off twice a day for like an hr water bill was $400 dollars 😳
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Oh wow! Glad to help! Keep the money in your pocket.
@SteveRuggMastermarketeer Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the instructions, our previous home had a Rain Bird system. Much more user friendly. New house obviously has the one you were instructing on. Still complex and awkward but your video sure helped. Thanks
@dajaddajad3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, the explanation is crystal clear.
@annatorres22873 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video! We just moved into a new home and it rained for a week straight. Our yard is ruined , the back is disgusting, filled with mildew everywhere and I don’t think the builder wants to fix it 😑
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
Yikes! Hopefully you'll have a better idea of what you're up against once it dries a little. If it's a problem they created, then they should help you out!
@johnswarthout196218 күн бұрын
Thank you for this video ( perfect )
@johnname26703 жыл бұрын
We bought a used home with this exact system. My water Bill was 143.00 last month, double what normal is around here in summertime. Please clarify something - concerning using A, B, C…what is the advantage of having front yard on A and backyard on B vs. programming everything on A, if seasonal changes and variety isn’t desired in programming times, ongoing? Thanks for clarifying! Great video!
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
Hi, thanks for watching! The only reason I like to split up my front and back into separate programs is because sometimes I’ll make an application of something to one part of the yard and not the other and I like to be able to water in that particular section without watering the entire yard. If you don’t have any good reason to separate the two then it’s perfectly fine to put them into one program!
@glennhitchcock909411 күн бұрын
Thanks for the tips - I have the same model, also inherited in our current home, and I have to say it is a piece of feces. I'm ready to junk it and replace it with a Rain Bird.
@myMusicHobby3023 жыл бұрын
Very informative! Thanks for taking the time to make this video!
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Happy to help!
@ltb19192 жыл бұрын
THAT WAS SO HELPFUL. Thank you!
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Happy to help!
@katoextreme34013 жыл бұрын
you're the best, thank you so much for putting this video out there for us.
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the compliment! That means a lot!
@ama7509 Жыл бұрын
Please instruct how to manually run all scheduled stations on a non-programed day (ex., run all stations, one time event, on tuesday, in addition to scheduled date on Wed). Txs.
@LawnInsider Жыл бұрын
If you wanted them all to run through at once, you would need to create a program, or set your program to run on multiple days. If you're willing to switch them on manually, one at a time at the controller, you can take that route by flipping to the manual-one station mode, choosing your duration, then clicking back to the run mode on the dial.
@caithnessplace2 жыл бұрын
Just set mine. Thank you sir, very informative video and tutorial.
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I'm glad it helped you!
@clydehammer8656 Жыл бұрын
I have this model and I can't program the START times for each zone. None of these videos address this. I have 6 zones and am able to program the RUN times, but can't program the different ZONES for when they come on. Any help would be appreciated.
@aricohen616 Жыл бұрын
Super good overview! Thank you!
@LawnInsider Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@janereinhardt47152 жыл бұрын
Every video that I have found is all about setting up the program start times, number of minutes, etc. I bought a brand new house & my builder programmed everything for me before my close date. I just want to find out what time of day my sprinkler system was set up to turn on, for how many minutes, how many days per week, etc. It is 115 degrees here this week & some of my plants seem to be dying.
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
You just have to click to the "Start Time", "Run Time", and "Watering Days" notches on your control. The info will all be there.
@janereinhardt47152 жыл бұрын
@@LawnInsider Thank you! I will take a look in the morning!
@oliviandancer2310 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great instructions! Alison Perth Western Australia.
@LeeKellogg2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! All the info that I needed.
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@keharris7 Жыл бұрын
Thanks Brother! Great Video!
@mezabarch2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Great instructions.
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@fab76773 жыл бұрын
Watched this with my dad
@chrispybattyone59372 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very helpful
@mtammam13 ай бұрын
Hi. Thank you for the helpful video. Please explain how to connect the wiring. I have 6 stations, but i only see the screws on 1 and 2
@jasonparra94162 жыл бұрын
This is a great video finally understand how my system works one question how long should run times be for a standard sized backyard to maintain grass. I live in California not much rain at all gets to over 100 right now in the summer
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
It really differs everywhere based on lawn size, sprinkler heads, and pressure, but my system needs around 15 minutes per zone to put down 1/2” or water.
@juiceandsodaАй бұрын
The problem im haveing with mine is its not cycling thru the stations i have them all set 1-4 stations to come on for 5 mins each but insteaf the same one just stays on for 20 mins
@user-lh7lp3uw7u2 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@suzanphipps9246 Жыл бұрын
Very helpful. Thank you.
@LawnInsider Жыл бұрын
Glad you found it helpful!
@damodarhegde69612 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot for making the video
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Glad I could help.
@SgtRock573 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much. Great instructions 👍🏾👍🏾
@mohammadzahed63632 жыл бұрын
Good information thanks
@BhamMtnRadio2 ай бұрын
Perfect. Thank you
@LV917683 жыл бұрын
Thanks very much! This was just what I need to know.
@judipelker30863 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!
@sdavis64563 жыл бұрын
This was a great video. Easy to follow and you went through at a good pace so I was able to keep up. 🙂
@arturocalisto82682 жыл бұрын
So helpful!! Thank you
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@lorimcchesney757 Жыл бұрын
The video was very helpful. A question - how do you handle the odd even function for watering days? My system appears to be watering on days that are not specified and I fear this function may be the culprit. Also, one you turn your system off, how do you turn it back on? Thank you.
@LawnInsider Жыл бұрын
I've never used it but I believe if you continue to click PAST Saturday on the watering days menu, it takes you to the ODD/EVEN days menu. To turn the system from "off" to "on" you just click it to "RUN".
@336blessingАй бұрын
Thank you
@richardfabrizio89983 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much. One question: isn’t there a mode for even and odd days to water?
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
There is but I've never actually set it up due to the restrictions our city has on watering days!
@wilfilssoirelus72915 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you 🙏🏾
@bowesman10002 жыл бұрын
how do i manually start it to run through all eight zones??? you got it man, from rum position you have to hold rh arrow for like five second and it goes through all of them. T Y
@dwighttaylor5107 Жыл бұрын
Awesome thanks
@jareda89436 ай бұрын
hey thanks this helped a lot.
@ijustliketofixthings Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Zone 1 on my sprinkler system stays on when the controller is turned off, and it stays on unless I unplug the controller. Any suggestions what the issue might be?
@LawnInsider Жыл бұрын
I would guess it has something to do with the solenoid in the nearest irrigation valve.
@HECGOM Жыл бұрын
Hey not sure you covered it but how would you test each zone? Just moved in to a new house and want to where each zone is. Thanks!
@LawnInsider Жыл бұрын
You would click to the manual test mode to the left, and switch your zones and run times on the controller there.
@LawnInsider Жыл бұрын
Then click it back to run.
@blainejasmin2 жыл бұрын
This has been super helpful!
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad I could help.
@raycortopassi40303 жыл бұрын
Totally confused about the A, b, c programs. What is the difference ? How do I change my system 3 and 4 to “0n”. My system 1 and 2 say “off”.
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
In order for stations 3 and 4 to be “on”, you simply need to set a start time by clicking the plus or minus buttons. The different programs can be as different or as similar as you make them. For instance, I have program A controlling my front yard and program B controlling the back yard.
@tracyjohnstonepcbАй бұрын
when you say starat times, and you set two does that mean it is running twice a day at different times?
@LawnInsiderАй бұрын
Yes. Two separate start time will run the complete cycle at two different times. This split is usually utilized to prevent saturation from one long watering, leading to runoff.
@julialiu889711 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video.
@Beto-Bazan3 жыл бұрын
Nice work explaining this but how about the odd and even days how do you turn that off and will if affect the day you want the system to water ur grass.
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
I've actually never set up the even and odd days because our city only allows watering 1 day a week most of the year!
@pauldaggett67592 ай бұрын
I have a confusing issue. The system is showing Tuesday when today is actually Wednesday. This makes it confusing when programming which days to water. Is there a way to adjust the system so that the day of the week in the system is correct??
@jtbkilmartin9110 Жыл бұрын
Good work fella
@williamkelly31302 жыл бұрын
Excellent
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@dj11139813 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for the video. I have six stations. I want them to run for 15 mins each Sun-Sat. Do I have to choose A, B? Or can ? Or can I just use A? How and why did you break them up?
@Thrallmack Жыл бұрын
New resident here with the Hunter system. I've done all the set times and what not, even did the manual run but it still isn't working. Is there a shut off valve I need to find and turn it on?
@LawnInsider Жыл бұрын
We have an irrigation valve and main valve near the meter box at the street. I would definitely check there.
@khatdubell2 жыл бұрын
What is a station?
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Your system is separated into stations. My lawn has 6. The irrigation system runs one station at a time in sequential order until the entire program is complete. For instance, my front yard is station 2. Back yard is divided into stations 4 and 5.
@benwolfington Жыл бұрын
I know this is an older video, but how often and for how long are you watering your foundation?
@LawnInsider Жыл бұрын
I don’t have a program specifically for my foundation, but I would still recommend around an inch of water a week. Like with your lawn. That can be from rain or irrigation. Ideally, you could install a soaker hose for your foundation. I think you’ll typically run those 2 or 3 times a week. 30 minutes a pop.
@thomasaviles60953 ай бұрын
I have 4 zones set for 15 min run times each. Would i have to set the start times 15 min apart? Thats what i did as i dont want all 4 running simultaneously.
@andrewmccarthy11772 ай бұрын
How do you know how many stations you have and which sprinklers are which stations
@MrsLadyKittyАй бұрын
So I literally just did this with my husband. He actually stood outside and watched to see if anything came on and where it was. I actually found out I have eight stations that it looks like four are run up front and four are run in the back. I set it to the manual one station that's to the left underneath the system off and tested it out for 1 to 2 minutes by putting it for one or two and then put back to run.. This just gave my husband time to get to that part of the yard front or back to see where it was coming from. Once the one minute I programmed on the manual part finish, I've then tested out the other 7 to see if I actually had 8 different areas of sprinklers. Each time I would put it back on run. That's how I found out that I have a total of 8, where in this video, I think he said he only had a total of six. I hope that helps.
@johnfrick7898 Жыл бұрын
So ultimately after i set the scheduling up i need to leave the dial on run?
@LawnInsider Жыл бұрын
Yes, after the schedule is programmed in, you’ll leave it on run. Unless you’ve been getting a lot of rain and don’t need it that week!
@aslanbach20982 жыл бұрын
I have sprinklers in the front yard and back yard. My front sprinklers are not turning on only the backyard. How do I turn the front yard sprinklers on as well?
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
If your stations in the front are scheduled to turn on and they’re not turning on, there might be an issue in here he valve box for those stations.
@petermoss46662 ай бұрын
How do i set the system to run programs a,b,or c in particular, I want to run program b, so how do I switch between programs?
@carolynw36022 ай бұрын
Thanks, but I don't understand the programs vs the stations?
@darktatsu289411 ай бұрын
Any recommendations how I should set up days/times? I’m not familiar with any of this stuff
@youtubebum86594 ай бұрын
What does A,B,C mean? because on the A i have it set to go off 4 different times
@PatoniSinsi6 ай бұрын
Hello. I am learning how to use the system. I have the system turned to the off position but it still watered my lawn even when it’s raining. Please help.
@btumminaro3 ай бұрын
Rotate the knob to run, leave it there for a couple seconds and then go back to off. You should see “OFF” flashing. Mine does this if I rotate between settings too quickly.
@khinekhine6132 жыл бұрын
Hi, our irrigation guy set 3 times a week for us. Then we got heavy rain so I put the system off. When I turn back on, will I get the settings irrigation guy made for us?
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
Yes whenever you turn it back on, it will continue the 3 times a week cycle.
@kelceyt43 жыл бұрын
When I set my rain sensor to active, it reads off in the display.
@Aermtr11Ай бұрын
So is 1A the same plants as 1B? Just different times of the day? Why the 1,2,3,4 and A,B,C and ,D? Not clear to me.
@delincejoint71293 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@sugarsugar93263 жыл бұрын
How does one know how many stations there are? Thank you.
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
I think the easiest way is probably to click over to the manual one station mode and then click the right navigation arrow (repeatedly). The number on the left side of the screen shows you the station number. All you have to do is notice how high the number gets until it cycles back to 1.
@shanelane25373 жыл бұрын
Thank you soooooo much for this. I was about to pay someone come do it.
@mohammadmian2536 Жыл бұрын
Thanks young man appreciate very good way to explain thanks again.
@senpaikaizen30802 жыл бұрын
Can i used P1 for winter season and P2 for summer season? How to deactivate P1 when it comes to summer season or P2.
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
You could definitely do that. All you would do to switch between programs during the differing seasons was set all the days as “off” for the season you’re not using. You’ll find that under “water days” on the dial.
@overproof14602 ай бұрын
Ty
@anealson1807 Жыл бұрын
My Hunter X Core did not run at set up time. Shoud I switch to ACTIVE ? Right now at Sensor Bypass . Thanks. Also, I setup Mon Wed Fri buy the Hunter did not run and show SA at the bottom. How can I turn SA off ? Thanks a lot.
@mohammudnoor40713 жыл бұрын
You didnt tell what program A,B and C does...is it controlling different zones in your lawn?
@LawnInsider3 жыл бұрын
The different programs control the different parts of my lawn. A is the front lawn and B is the back.
@SEFATOPAL2 жыл бұрын
When i did 10 minutes for 1 and 10 minutes for 2 i start the program but program always working 4 hours? Where is the problem can you help please?
@LawnInsider2 жыл бұрын
I would imagine you’ve either set other stations too, or you’ve got multiple start times scheduled.
@LEM19284 Жыл бұрын
What to do to turn my sprinkler system off? I’ve set my programs properly as you’ve explained. I’d already set it up and it was fine. Then, out of nowhere it’s running like crazy with no prompting of any sort of any changes to the box or coded programming. I will be calling the manufacturer, but am curious how can I fix this on my own. I have even unplugged it, it was still running. Turning OFF is a joke, apparently. It is still sprinkling. 😮
@LawnInsider Жыл бұрын
You may have a problem with your solenoid in the valve box for that station. Aside from that, flipping it to “off” should work.