Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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Irrigation/Solar Sync Controller Issues
We moved into our new home (Sanibel) 15 months ago. Recently, we are having problems with our irrigation system. South of 466A they are installing Hunter Pro-C Controllers with Solar Sync Systems. Without getting detailed or technical about it---the system has a sensor that lets the controller know how much heat/moisture is in the ground to control the amount of time your irrigation systems works. In addition, they install "water saving" heads on the irrigation system. Sounds good, huh? Until you have problems.
I have searched the Irrigation Threads. Most of them are dated. Of course, found good reports and bad reports on various Irrigation Contractors. The good reports: Jim Baumgartner and Chip Parrish seem to be at the top of the list. Anybody used these gentlemen lately? How about Tri County Landscape Contractors----they installed the system? Jerry Martin Irrigation gave me a bid to quote "fix it the proper way"----over $3,000.00. I thought it was a joke---but I've got it in writing around here someplace----no it was in an email! Anybody know of a good honest dependable Irrigation Person? It would be nice to find somebody with experience with these new "sophiscated" systems.
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I can highly recommend Chip Perrish - he is very good and very fair. Jimmie
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Our landscaper messed up our sprinkler system in Sanibel. Tri- County Landscaping Contractors will be here Thursday to install new sprinklers. So far, they are the most upstanding and reputable company we have encountered in T he Villages fo any service. Their price seems pretty good to me. We didn't get any other estimates because Austin from Tri-County has been to our house multiple times in the past six mos. because the system was very confusing to me. He always comes the same day we call, is a great kid and fixes the problem and is very patient. I recommend them highly.
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Solar syncs.hmmmm
Truly thought I wanted one until I attended the latest clinic at Sterling last month.
Last months topic was " Irrigation Techniques,etc"...There must have been at least 3 folks with hands up experiencing problems with that solar sync. I did some research and decided I will not be installing one. I am currently in the process of replacing all my heads with the new MPR hunter sprinkler nozzles. They do appear to be worth the $$ IF you have a large yard. I understand all of the new 466A south homes have them and the sync system....The speaker at last months talk said he did not have enough experience with Solar Sync but will make every effort to have more knowledge for the next irrigation speech. If you have never attended these, you can usually learn something of value at each lecture. . I use RKI irrigation ( Donna ) which is a small independent who does great work with irrigation and VERY reasonable, however, I know she has no experience with the Solar Sync and she has only heard negative things about that system so far....Good luck... |
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Hunter system works great if you (not Tri-County) take the time to program it.
Go to the Hunter website, I learned the gal from tri-county was really wrong about ALL the settings. They R a good company but they don't take the time to program it right. They also don't use the correct starting times of early in the morning 4-7 AM as suggested by the Fl State Univ plant clinic. Oh an that thief Jerry Martin that quoted U $3,000 should be ashamed of ripping you off, that's more than new
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Wealth of Info - Irrigation
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A $5 head plus time. There is absolutely no license requirement in FL. see here Maybe crimes against seniors should call him
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I have new landscaping and needed to water every day for two weeks at 100% for the times set. Long story short, called Hunter tech support and found out I had to get behind the door to the solar sync and disconnect a blue wire which would now circumvent it enabling me to water as set. Also set the switch to bypass.
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NO need to spend $$$.
The unit has a brain and also shuts off below 37 degrees. It shuts off when it rains/ has rained. It adjusts seasonally to a lower percent of running time. This can be adjusted up or down manually. |
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When I had a problem with my solar sync I called Jim Baumgartner. He understands the system and is extremely knowledgeable about irrigation systems. I had a problem with the solar sync when I was away for the summer. My former lawn care company tried to fix it and didn't know their heads from their a**es. I called Hunter tech support and had a pretty good idea what was wrong but there wasn't too much I could do from far away. I called Jim and he was at my house the same day. He got the system working temporarily and ordered the parts for the final fix. What a relief to find someone who knows what they're doing.
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wayne is wrong
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Also 1 head and program should have been no more than $90. You got ripped.
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I'm learning here. thanks.
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