[THUNDERCHIEF]

call JOSE GREAT YOUNG MAN AND DOES FINE WORK 352 973 8807

[N44125]

Another vote for Jim Baumgatner.

[mschillinger]

Would you have a number for Joe Tucker _Irrigation Repair? Thank you

[mschillinger]

Mike would you have a contact name and number for ACI Irrigation? Thank you.

[SilverRose]

Based on recommendations in this thread we went with Joe Tucker (352) 430-5615 to repair our irrigation. He was fast, personable, and the charge was very reasonable. I am very happy with the results and would use him again.

[bilcon]

Joe Tucker was recommended to me by Jim Baumgartner when he was too busy. Both great. I have used Jim for 9 years and Joe for 2 years. Can't miss with either.

[dblwyr]

Joe Tucker!

[Sail41]

Morgan Irrigation. John is fair and very good. 352 821-6851 or352 702-1651.

Used him several times as have my neighbors.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Kathy327

Thank you everyone for your recommendations. We managed to get Jim Baumgatner and he did a great job. Very nice man.

OP, I don't know what kind of work you needed, but you will save yourself a lot of money and hassles by learning the basics of setting the irrigation system controls, adjusting the sprinkler heads, and replacing the simple screw on heads when they break. A professional will come out and do this for a charge, but no one can tell you how long it will be before another simple adjustment is needed.

[tophcfa]

Originally Posted by New Englander

I have used Chip Parrish of "Action Irrigation". He is excellent in sprinkler repair and reasonable prices. 352-516-2281

Chip is a great choice

[RalphM]

F.L.I. Irrigation 352-504-7827 Their tech Brandon is outstanding. He knows our systems extremely well. He arrived on time. Had the parts I needed. He taught me how my system works and set it so that it runs flawlessly.

[REDCART]

[QUOTE=SilverRose;1706361]Based on recommendations in this thread we went with Joe Tucker (352) 430-5615 to repair our irrigation. He was fast, personable, and the charge was very reasonable. I am very happy with the results and would use him again.[/QUOTE

Yesterday when I got my monthly amenity bill I noticed that I used -0- irrigation last month, which caused me to troubleshoot my sprinklers. The controller was programmed correctly but I never remembered to check it at 6 am when it’s scheduled to run. After researching the problem I reset the controller to factory default and reprogrammed it. In desperation I texted Joe Tucker and included a photo of a flashing icon. He was kind enough to call back and made a suggestion to “bypass” the rain sensor which he said was garbage. That appears to have solved the problem. 2 lessons: read your bills carefully and some repair people are honest. He could have easily hit me for $50 to come out and do the same thing.

[retiredguy123]

[QUOTE=REDCART;1720522]

Originally Posted by SilverRose

Based on recommendations in this thread we went with Joe Tucker (352) 430-5615 to repair our irrigation. He was fast, personable, and the charge was very reasonable. I am very happy with the results and would use him again.[/QUOTE

Yesterday when I got my monthly amenity bill I noticed that I used -0- irrigation last month, which caused me to troubleshoot my sprinklers. The controller was programmed correctly but I never remembered to check it at 6 am when it’s scheduled to run. After researching the problem I reset the controller to factory default and reprogrammed it. In desperation I texted Joe Tucker and included a photo of a flashing icon. He was kind enough to call back and made a suggestion to “bypass” the rain sensor which he said was garbage. That appears to have solved the problem. 2 lessons: read your bills carefully and some repair people are honest. He could have easily hit me for $50 to come out and do the same thing.

The rain sensor will turn off your irrigation system when it has rained recently. There is a cork type part attached to your gutter that absorbs water and temporarily turns off the system. If you want to replace the cork part, you can buy a replacement at Central Pump and Supply, 2404 West Main St, Leesburg, 352-315-1075. Very easy to replace. I wouldn't call it garbage. Mine has been working fine for 4 years.

[REDCART]

[QUOTE=retiredguy123;1720555]

Originally Posted by REDCART

The rain sensor will turn off your irrigation system when it has rained recently. There is a cork type part attached to your gutter that absorbs water and temporarily turns off the system. If you want to replace the cork part, you can buy a replacement at Central Pump and Supply, 2404 West Main St, Leesburg, 352-315-1075. Very easy to replace. I wouldn't call it garbage. Mine has been working fine for 4 years.

Thank you for this info. Our home is less than 5 years old, and the rain sensor failed. In another home, we replaced the rain sensors several times. So I’m well aware of its function and value. However even a perfectly functioning rain sensor has its limitations by design, and in our case it’s failure could have been catastrophic if it happened while we were absent for several months.

With all due respect, if an irrigation professional makes a candid comment that the rain sensors in his opinion are garbage, why would I challenge him? Granted irrigation controllers and solenoids may also fail but the rain sensors are far more likely to fail in my experience.

[normandy]

Do not hire jim baumgatner charges for work he does not do and chargers you a lot extra money.