Posted on August 7, 2010.
What type of watering timer to use? I recently replaced an old mechanical timer watering timer with TORO ECXTRA. Two areas are not working today who have been working well with the old mechanical timer. A technician should install sprinkler timers that had more output amps? The toro was 0.3 ... I note that the similar model of Hunter 1 amp output ... I have no idea what all this means other than perhaps the current timer is not strong enough to activate the solenoids more.
How many zones do you have? Do you only two areas, or are the two areas that do not function separately from other cable? In this case, it may be connected wrong. If it is 2 random areas that do not work, there is a reason they do not work, if other areas do. 0.3 amps do sound somewhat, but it really should not be a problem. Some timers have an exit quarter. Make sure that the son had been delivered properly. Check areas for two non-working voltage. With a voltmeter, touch the number of communal area with the area power. It should be 24 volts. If there is nothing or it is low, the timer must be replaced. If it reads 24, then check the voltage to the electromagnets (the cylinder valve has two son out of it). Make sure when you cut the son of the solenoid, leaving a lot of things to reconnect if you must. If you have no tension, the wire must be replaced. If you get the power, then the solenoid is bad and must be replaced. As for quality, Toro has done so downhill over the years. Hunter made a big timer called Pro-C. It is reliable and affordable. You do not need to spend extra money for the ICC Hunter. If everything is correct and it still does not work, replace the timer.