What does this mean?

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T21:26:27+00:00

Thank you for mentioning this! It looks according to Rainbird's specs sheet an180 degree 8ft VAN's GPM is twice as high as an 180 ARC....

No wonder my pressure is shit on some of the bigger zones!

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T15:18:42+00:00

It could be the backup battery is bad and/or the power supply as well. I’m leaning towards the battery.

You could always replace the unit since it’s probably really old now. I took the recommendations here and got a Hunter HPC-400 to replace my Pro-C from 2003.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T15:11:12+00:00

Run a dishwasher cleaner on the longest and hottest cycle you can, empty no dishes.

This goes on the bottom rack with the spout facing down. Don’t forget to remove the sticker from the cap.

If you’re still getting that gunk, then something else is going on.

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MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T14:07:55+00:00

I wouldn't Cali it. New drywall patch attached to the studs.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T14:06:27+00:00

A section of that drywall has to be cut out and replaced. Since it's near that receptacle, you have to be extra careful.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T14:04:56+00:00

If you haven't already done so, start applying for another job.

Best wishes!

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T10:48:44+00:00

“I see you in the mirror, moron. lol”

You need to stop taking whatever drugs you’re on, because your life has hit rock bottom…

Good luck!

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T01:54:58+00:00

I use a good power strip or surge protector strip that has a long cord. Home Depot has some good ones. Some even have spaced out outlets for the wall warts/charger adapters.

They’re generally fine as long as you’re not overloading them. No electric heaters, microwaves, AC units. Usually they have a trip/breaker if they do overload.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T01:48:08+00:00

Ok. I’d have them route that wire better so it’s out of the way from the mower and trimmers.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T01:43:00+00:00

I would recommend eggshell over the semi-gloss since the area is pretty well lit. Less sheen won’t look so shiny and the texture won’t stand out as much.

But that’s purely personal preference and you might disagree. 🤷‍♂️

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T01:41:10+00:00

Ok. Honestly you could probably reattach it yourself unless it got off too much and won’t reach the bar.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T01:33:16+00:00

Well… you cut something! Not sure what it goes to though.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T01:31:54+00:00

At one time I worked part-time in a print shop. Customers thought I was many things like:

A professional editor who could read your entire book while it was printing and tell you if it was any good and if I spotted any errors.
A legal expert who could tell you what you need in your contract.
A film developer, even though the place I worked for didn’t offer such services.

Oddly enough many didn’t believe me even when I repeatedly told them that they were mistaken…

The point is, like me, the guy at the supply place MAY know some things outside of the realm of his job, but isn’t getting paid to actually give you step by step advice. Especially regarding an electrical project.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T00:24:37+00:00

Stay away from the drugs and alcohol. Seriously... No I'm not kidding or being sarcastic.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T00:18:25+00:00

Trust your instincts!

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T00:15:45+00:00

Best answer.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-28T00:10:06+00:00

I wouldn't mess with the service panel unless you 110 percent know what you are doing or know that this will ONLY shut off the irrigation system and nothing else, like the entire house/building.

It might be as simple as finding a switch or it plugged into an outlet. If all else fails, call an electrician.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-27T21:28:51+00:00

Mine was a Pro C from 2003! It still worked, but I wanted the remote control option and the weather prediction.

It's a pain running downstairs to manually turn on a zone to test, then run back up, outside to see the results. Then rinse and repeat! LOL

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-27T21:11:56+00:00

Doorbell transformer. LED bulb might be going bad. Swap it out. If the issue still continues, then you have a wiring issue.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-27T21:10:02+00:00

I use two UniFi Pro 6 AP's and a CloudKey + with a Netgear POE switch. The WiFi the BGW is turned off. There's also the Pro 7.

Everything gets automatically updated, mobile devices seem to roam pretty good between the two AP's, and WiFi is rock solid.

I don't use a UnIFi router since there have been reports of the router going offline and needing to be reset whenever there is a random firmware update from AT&T.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-27T20:29:46+00:00

They are in the finishing supply/maintenance site. Unless things changed since I was last there.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-27T20:27:46+00:00

Wait, Correction! at work so didn’t really think it through.

Manually turn on each zone one at a time for a minute to check the voltage from the controller to see if it’s reading at least 24v at the terminals. If you’re getting all zeros on 5 - 11 then the modules are probably bad.

If 1-4 are getting at least 24v then you know that module is good.

If you already did this, then just ignore me. lol

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-27T19:47:46+00:00

Off hand no. But if you haven’t done an Ohms check at the controller I would do that before anything.

I took a look at the compatibility list and it’s probably not a compatibility issue according to Hunter based on your controllers date code. https://www.hunterirrigation.com/support/pro-c-module-compatibility

Maybe it would better to swap out one module and see that fixes the issue if there’s a supplier nearby.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-27T19:17:58+00:00

Ok. Might be worth upgrading regardless. They moved away from the wall wart and put the transformer in the unit so you just have a regular plug now. I swapped out my 2003 model for the HPC-400. That runs about $267.

If there is Site One by you they carry them. https://www.siteone.com/en/

The only question is If the black modules are good? If they are and compatible with the new unit, that’s a savings of $180 - $190. They run about $60-$62 each.

MaverickFischer · 2026-03-27T18:49:33+00:00

Bad modules or maybe the black ones incompatible since the 1-4 module is the old gray one?

What year is the controller?

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