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Using the Test All Valves feature on a sprinkler timer
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- Опубліковано 26 жов 2012
- Step by step instructions for using the Test All Valves feature on a lawn sprinkler controller.
Test All Valves is a feature on newer timers that allows you to test all of the stations on a sprinkler system in sequence regardless of what program they are on in one step. Note: Only valves/stations with non-zero watering times will run with this feature. Test default run time in minutes for the valves can changed to any number desired before running the test.
In this video I demonstrate the Test All Valves feature using a Rain Bird ESP Series 4MI indoor modular controller.
This video was a great help ~ I didn't know where each zone was. Your testing tutorial was great!!!! Thanks!!
Great video, I was trying to single out a valve and this video was perfect for helping me find it. Great vid!!!
Everything looks ok on the screen but the sprinklers won't start, any advise what could be happening? Thanks in advance for your help and thanks for sharing your knowledge.
It happened to my system, too. It might be the value of the irrigation system is not turned on.
Very cool 😎
Thanks Kevin.
My Rainbird system stopped working for 3 zones recently. When I tried to test the watering time on for those zones, it says "No Mode 1". What does it mean? Do you have any tips on troubleshooting this issue?
Sounds like you may have a bad module. Try removing the wire from the station 1 terminal, then take one of timer wires out of the module (station 5, 6, or 7) and connect it to the station 1 terminal. Hit the manual start button and see if station 1 waters. If it does I would replace the module.
I love all your videos! I noticed on my RB ESP Test all valves when I select the Manual Start button it goes right into testing the valves. I get no "Valves Active" message. Nor do I have to set the dial to auto. It just goes. Is that normal? I have the same controller.
Yes. Here's the instructions from the manual:
The ESP Modular controller has a built-in test program. This program automatically runs each valve that has a non-zero watering time assigned to it.
1. Turn the dial to “TEST ALL VALVES.”
2. The display shows “TEST” and the default run time of 2 minutes.
3. To change the default run time, press Up or Down arrow .
4. Press “MANUAL START / ADVANCE” to begin running the test program. Then turn the dial to AUTO.
5. While the test program is running, the display shows the valve number currently operating, along with its remaining run time.
6. The controller will run each valve in numerical sequence and then return to AUTO mode to await the next scheduled start time. Any valve that has been set to a 0 run time will be skipped during the test program.
7. To advance through the valves faster, press “MANUAL START / ADVANCE.”
8. To cancel the test program, turn the dial to OFF for three seconds. Then turn the dial back to AUTO.
I am trying to find a leak in our system because the water is running at low rate continuously even when rainbird system (same you’ve shown) is off. I had to turn off the water at the main valve, because even with the rainbird switched to OFF, the water meter was slowly moving showing usage. No visible water present or super soppy area in the zones that I could find. I’m thinking a valve is not closing entirely? Maybe solenoid stuck or debris? Any thoughts?
I think you're right, it sounds like a seeping valve. If you pull off the valve box lid and listen closely, you should be able to hear a valve if it is seeping. Another possibility is a leak in the supply line or the valve manifold.
Thank you
You're welcome!
I have the same controller and when I test voltages, I'm getting voltages (27-29v) on all zone wires. I am running it manually and it doesn't matter which zone I advance to, there is still voltages on all 7 zone wires at once. Bad controller?
When you check voltage, you should have the black probe on the common terminal, and the red probe on the station that is running. If you take the red probe and test other station terminals other than the station that is running, you should show no voltage on the multi-tester. If it shows voltage you may have a problem with the controller.
@@Iscaper Ok. I figured it was probably the controller. I've installed dozens of different controllers and used to install systems, but I had never seen this before. Everything was working last year when he turned everything off and when I tested it today that's what I got. Voltage on all 7 zones at once. Thanks for the reply!
My rain bird system is off but my sprinklers will still shoot out 2 of the 4 stations that I have set up. It's the first time I have turned it on this year. What should I be replacing or checking?
Check that the solenoids on the sprinkler valves are in the off position.
iScaper1 they're off.
water system was turned on for the season but will not stop sprinkler unless manually turn off the water
Stefani Bonanno I had change all my solenoids. Water pressure had change in my neighborhood. When they get use to a certain pressure and any pressure change higher will let it escape by.
When I tested all valves and press the manual start, I get blinking messes “ 1 err” “2 err” then 3 with the program A and the time as 1 min. But nothing starts. Any advice?
Trying using manual start. Just press manual start to water station 1, press again for station 2, and so on. If you get the error message on the display when doing this there is a problem with that valve.
Thanks that was a very helpful video
Thanks!
My rain bird reads off even when plugged in. what can be the cause of this???when i replaced solenoids and plugged in smoke came out of timer
Not good, sounds like the timer is bad. It could be under warranty. I would check the date code on the timer.
Zone 1 on my rain Byrd will not let me get rid of second setting at the bottom so it turns o n twice a day.Don't want to run everyday but can't get it off every
Sounds like you have an extra start time that needs to be turned off.
I have a Rain Bird ESP Modular Controller like this and I am looking for the pinout on the remote port so I can do some home automation. Do you know where I can find it. I have looked everywhere.
I am following your direction. When i press manual start, no ‘active valves’ sign popped up. It is same as before. Just keep saying test and blinking min. Can you pleas help me?
This is from the manual:
1. Turn the dial to “TEST ALL VALVES.”
2. The display shows “TEST” and the default run time of 2 minutes.
3. To change the default run time, press Up or Down arrow.
4. Press “MANUAL START / ADVANCE” to begin running the test program. Then turn the dial to AUTO.
5. While the test program is running, the display shows the valve number currently operating, along with its remaining run time.
6. The controller will run each valve in numerical sequence and then return to AUTO mode to await the next
scheduled start time. Any valve that has been set to a 0 run time will be skipped during the test program.
7. To advance through the valves faster, press “MANUAL START / ADVANCE.”
8. To cancel the test program, turn the dial to OFF for three seconds. Then turn the dial back to AUTO.
I tested all valves doing this and now it won't turn off.. I unplugged the AC, and turned off the main water line.. waited a for 2 hours and turn on main water line, plugged back in the AC. all valves stay open now that are all stuck open
That doesn't make any sense. As soon as power is removed from a valve it should shut off. Were the valves off before you ran the "test all valves"? Have you checked that the solenoids on the valves are in the off position?
Hi kerry when will u post new videos on u tube
How to start a 3 value one time
Good sir
Thanks!
Test all valves function works but when I set a timer for the sprinklers to turn on auto they don’t turn on? What’s the issue?
When you turn the dial to Auto, the timer won't water until the next start time. If you're on program A make sure you have a start time, days you want to water turned on, and run times on the valves you want to water on program A. Turn dial to Auto and press manual start. The timer should water through those valves.
@@Iscaper all of those parameters were met and still nothing. I made sure to disable any times for for the other programs. Thoughts?
@@miranda2789 Looks like you'll need to do some troubleshooting to isolate the problem.
1. Check that you can manually open a valve and it waters.
2. At the time take a multi-tester and check that each station/valve is getting 24-29 AC volts.
Here's a link to one of my videos that might help: ua-cam.com/video/dSSyMnLA4Yw/v-deo.html
What about when it says valve active and won’t start test and none of the sprinklers are running?
Turn the dial to OFF for 3 seconds then turn back to AUTO. Skip the test valves feature and just push Manual Start/Advance. This will start the Station 1. If you want to check the other stations simply push Manual Start/Advance again to go to the next station. I use this feature instead of the Test All Valves.
Mine doesn’t work whenever I hit manual start
When I try to test all valves and press the manual start, I don’t get any message and the time just starts flashing. I cannot get any of the zones to turn on. Any advice?
Test All Valves automatically runs each valve that has a non-zero watering time assigned to it.
1. Turn the dial to “TEST ALL VALVES.”
2. The display shows “TEST” and the default run time of 2 minutes.
3. To change the default run time, press the up arrow or down arrow.
4. Press “MANUAL START / ADVANCE” to begin running the test program. Then turn the dial to AUTO.
5. While the test program is running, the display shows the valve number currently operating, along with its remaining run time.
6. The controller will run each valve in numerical sequence and then return to AUTO mode to await the next scheduled start time. Any valve that has been set to a 0 run time will be skipped during the test program.
7. To advance through the valves faster, press “MANUAL START / ADVANCE.”
8. To cancel the test program, turn the dial to OFF for three seconds. Then turn the dial back to AUTO.
iScaper1 that is the process I went through but no valves came on. When I did my neighbors, once I pressed the manual start, it said something like ‘test in progress’ and when I went to auto, they turned on. Mine never says test in progress after I push the manual start and when I go to auto, it goes through the cycle, but none of the sprinklers ever turn on. When I go back to test all valves, the timer just blinks. It is not showing any alarms.
@@jonhogue6189 Check these items:
1. Is the program select button on the program you want to test? For example program A.
2. Do the valves on the program have a run time?
3. Can you start the valves by using the Manual/Start button.
iScaper1 yes- it is on the program and they all have times scheduled. I cannot get the valves to start at all. I have water going to the system and the RPZ valve seems to be working fine. It just seems that the system is not sending the message to start the water. I had no issues last year and took down the RPZ valve before our first freezer and the weatherized the lines.
iScaper1 yes- it is on the program and they all have times scheduled. I cannot get the valves to start at all. I have water going to the system and the RPZ valve seems to be working fine. It just seems that the system is not sending the message to start the water. I had no issues last year and took down the RPZ valve before our first freezer and the weatherized the lines.
My alarm light is on, and it's acting wonky
According to the manual the possible causes could be:
1. No start times.
2. No run times.
3. Seasonal adjust is at 0%.
4. Shorted station.
Need to run individually
If I remember right you can turn the dial to the station you want, press manual start and that station will water.