This is a great feature as I can start and stop it without having to go to the garage where the main controller is. If an area looks like it needs additional water, I can take care of that too.

The handheld device looks like a two-way radio. It saves so much time when doing yard work. It is also a great way to test your heads too.

If you try turning on the handheld and it appears to not be working, then most likely you have a zone already going. Possible set to auto and you didn’t realize it.

The PC Control is the best add on for any sprinkler system. Call Jenco Irrigation and they can add one to almost any existing sprinkler system.

1. You can Drag n Drop a photo in PC Control. To do this start up PC Control and navigate to Setup -> Zones.
2. Make sure your are on the correct zone that you would like to use a custom photo for and then click on the button labeled “Photo.”
3. The next step that is needed is to open a new browser window and navigate to your pictures. Most people have their pictures stored in the folder “My Pictures.”
4. Once you are in the folder that has the picture you want to use, click on the photo and drag it over to PC Control software and drop it in the grey box where the photo is usually displayed for the zone.
5. Click the button “Set” and then “Done.”

You can repeat these steps for every zone that you want a custom photo for.

Daytime- Daytime is also a good time to water your lawn. You can pour on generous amounts and allow it to soak in. The blades of grass dry quickly minimizing the risk of plant disease. The major disadvantage is it takes more water. Evaporation steals a portion of the water you apply, before it can soak in and reach the grass roots.

Nighttime- A lot of us choose nighttime and the hours just before dark for two reasons. First, is the simple fact that we are home. After dinner is the time many of us devote to caring for our lawns and yards. We also know that the water we apply will not be robbed by the sun through evaporation. The major disadvantage is plant disease thrives in wet, humid conditions. The water sits on the blades of grass all night, improving the breeding ground for disease.

Of course you can install an automatic sprinkler system. Then set your timers to water early in the morning without ever getting out of bed. The newest feature on the market is the new PC Control system. Control your automatic sprinklersystem from your PC. For more information on this new device click here.Jenco Irrigation has a coupon for the PC Control System.

PC Control combines the user-friendly power of a personal computer with highly intuitive software to provide simple, at-a-glance scheduling of irrigation and landscape lighting.

Homeowners will save money with water conservation. Scheduling Advisor™ saves water by adjusting zones according to online weather forecasts. Scheduling simplicity makes it easy to customize a schedule to comply with local watering restrictions. Rain Sensor compatibility means system can shut off automatically when it rains.

Learn more about water conservation with PC Control by watching a
short video.

As our North Texas dry weather continues, we must find ways to conserve our water resources. Several communities have also passed additional water conservation ordinances requiring home owners to save water and for violations there are penalties and fines. We are here to help with any problems that may occur in your system, controller settings and sensors. Don’t forget your beds and foundation during this all important time. System conversions to drip irrigation and installation of soaker hoses will save 70% of the water used when compared to a conventional spray system. A typical bed can be easily converted and most conversions are very cost effective in terms of water savings vs. initial investment. Drip irrigation is the most effective watering system developed today. Watering takes place very slowly under the mulch allowing much more water to reach the shrubs and plant roots helping to eliminate run off, evaporation and air born misting and evaporation.

Additionally, we highly recommend a system diagnostic each year to correct head spray patterns and trajectory and make any necessary adjustments due to your landscape changes and maturing. Major manufacturers of irrigation system components are aware of the ever present need to conserve water so they are developing newer technologies to make this possible. There are state of the art controllers, newer sprinkler head technology and even more advanced sensors. Staying abreast of these developments is important to us so we can install and repair using the latest technology.

A: Chances are your professional contractor programmed the controller when they were finished installing the system. They probably also gave you a schedule (or schedules) you could enter into the controller during different seasons of the year. If not, you should contact an irrigation professional in your area who can give you guidance as to the number of minutes each zone should water, and on how many days of the week.

Each climate has different requirements; each plant material will have varying needs, as well. In addition, be sure to account for the fact that different types of sprinklers apply water at varying rates. Please click on the link for more information on how to determine correct watering times: www.wateright.org

But how do you make sure that the person you hire is qualified to do the job?
Here are some handy guidelines to follow when choosing a contractor:

• Check for a valid license/certification (if required in your state)
• Ask for proof of liability insurance
• Talk to local references
• Make certain each contractor inspects your property prior to submitting
  a bid
• Insist that the installation be completed in a timely manner
• Beware of low bidders that take costly shortcuts
• Be sure the contractor will obtain any required permits
• Be certain the contractor will install the backflow preventer required
  by local codes (to protect your drinking supply)

The Quick Way to Check:

• To initiate the Hunter Quick Check, press the , , , the and buttons simultaneously.
• In the standby mode, the LCD will display all segments (helpful when troubleshooting display problems).
• Press the button to begin the Quick Check test procedure.
• Within seconds, the system searches all stations in an effort to detect a high current path through the station terminals.
• When a field wiring short is detected, an ERR symbol preceded by the station number will momentarily flash on the controller LCD display. After the Quick Check completes running this circuit diagnostic procedure, the controller returns to the automatic watering mode.