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phoenixx
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Im not certain where to post this question so I posted in a few places.. i apologize if thats inappropriate..
I have an irritrol rd600 system in my house with 3 zones.
Zone 1 (front yard) stopped functioning but the other zones worked.. i used a multimeter to check the output of the controller / timer and I get the same output on each of the zones.. approximately 20 - 24vAC when the timer tells each zone to turn on (this is relative to the vc (common) terminal.
I checked at the valve and it was a little low so i changed wire connections and it improved ( zone comes on most of the time...
My question is - is the system SUPPOSE to be outputting AC or DC to the valves...
The valves chatter - this is likely because they are getting AC from the controller...
Im guessing the controller should be outputting DC?
Can anyone tell me what their system does on these terminals..
My email address is phoenixx@oiptonline.net
i made a Mistake on the email address.. its phoenixx@optonline.net
phoenixx,My question is - is the system SUPPOSE to be outputting AC or DC to the valves...
The valves chatter - this is likely because they are getting AC from the controller...
Im guessing the controller should be outputting DC?
Can anyone tell me what their system does on these terminals..
This post has been edited 1 times, last edit by "HooKooDooKu" (Aug 18th 2009, 8:31am)
good site and the pros will still complain that it is more complex to justify there high-priced rates.Here's a link to a good design tutorial, I found it very helpful. It will help you with figuring out how many heads per zone you can have. Also find and look at the nozzle performance charts for your rainbird heads.
http://www.irrigationtutorials.com/sprinkler00.htm