[784caroline]

A thing often overlooked on the controller is You need to check the days to water and run times for each PROGRAM. On the earlier hunter controllers there are 3 Programs A...B....and C that can be set. Check each one separately.

[jtdraig]

Originally Posted by mixsonci

I've noticed over the last 4 months my combined Amenities/Water/Sewer bill has gone up about $20 each month. In March it was $235.00 and this month it is up to $272. I was just wondering if this is normal or if it may signify a problem (and what may be the cause)? I have no problem if this is a normal occurance, maybe the time of year or something, but want to have it fixed if there is a problem. Thanks in advance. I do have tenants in my house but they have not been doing anything unusual and they checked to make sure nothing is leaking.

There are several irrigation specialists that you can find on line. We use Rick WIlder at Cripple Creek Lawn Services who we have found to be honest and reliable. His number is 352-279-1169 if you choose to call him but there are a number of Irrigation services around.

[jblum315]

This might not have occurred to you. When you have a power outage, even a brief one, the irrigation meter will set itself back to factory setting. That means the sprinklers go on every day. You have to reset it to twice a week or whatever your normal setting is.

[RetiredInTV]

As fairly new (less than a year) residents the info we needed is what to expect for irrigation costs for a corner lot during the summer.

Talking with some friends we've determined the increase in our bill was normal.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by jblum315

This might not have occurred to you. When you have a power outage, even a brief one, the irrigation meter will set itself back to factory setting. That means the sprinklers go on every day. You have to reset it to twice a week or whatever your normal setting is.

I have a Hunter Controller and it has a 9 volt battery to avoid this situation.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by jblum315

This might not have occurred to you. When you have a power outage, even a brief one, the irrigation meter will set itself back to factory setting. That means the sprinklers go on every day. You have to reset it to twice a week or whatever your normal setting is.

I did not know that jblum. Thank you.

[gomoho]

Hasn't rained in 2 days and my grass is already showing signs of stress! Guess I'll have to irrigate and eat the charges.

[sharonga]

You are 150% right.

[eremite06]

Today's SUN in Home & Garden sec., There's a Watering Guidelines breakdown for average monthly consumption.

My usage should be 7200 gal. for irrigation. My bill shows 19,260 gal. last month.

They replaced the water meters on my street May 29. I've had my system off for about two weeks with all this rain. Will see what next months bill says.

[jgreensr]

i had a similar concern a few years ago. i called the water dept and they sent a man out. he hound my problem. i did not know my sprinkler controller had 3 program capability. a b and c. not knowing this, i must have programmed all three. my sprinklers were going off in the middle of the night almost every night. my bill wa going up about 100 dollars a month. he reset controller. problem fixed. was no charge.

[rjm1cc]

Originally Posted by perrjojo

We had the same problem and it increased our potable use $20. Got the seal replaced and all is back to normal.

Since you are in Africa you may not have access to your bill but the important thing to look at is which water useage is up, potable or non potable.

The part that has the float that turns the water on and off can be replaced with one that does not refile if you have a flapper leak. It requires the toilet handle to be pushed down for the water to run. Should be at any big box store.

[buggyone]

Originally Posted by eremite06

Today's SUN in Home & Garden sec., There's a Watering Guidelines breakdown for average monthly consumption.

My usage should be 7200 gal. for irrigation. My bill shows 19,260 gal. last month.

They replaced the water meters on my street May 29. I've had my system off for about two weeks with all this rain. Will see what next months bill says.

Wow! You must have a huge water bill! Unless your sprinklers are being used more than once a week, I would guess you have a leak somewhere in the water line after it comes through the meter.

Have The Villages water company send out a tech to check it out for free.

[mickey100]

Lots of good information here. Thanks to all for posting!

[Paperboy]

CALL JIM BAUMGARTNER, he's honest & won't rape U on the charges.

[TheVillageChicken]

Originally Posted by jblum315

This might not have occurred to you. When you have a power outage, even a brief one, the irrigation meter will set itself back to factory setting. That means the sprinklers go on every day. You have to reset it to twice a week or whatever your normal setting is.

Most of them, mine included, have a nine volt battery to keep the settings alive.