We have compiled a list of questions other SmartLine owners have had about their system. Click below on any category you are interested in.

General

Programs

Plant & Soil

Zones

Watering

Auto Adjust

SLW Series On-Site Weather Station

GENERAL

• What is Weather Based Watering?
  

• How can I be sure I will get a good system? 

• How can I tell if I have enough water pressure to have a sprinkler system installed?

• Why do I need to enter in my ZIP Code into the SmartLine controller?

• What does the PAUSE indication mean on my SmartLine controller?

• Where can I find a troubleshooting guide?

• Why do I have to have a back flow device and does my installation contractor have to be licensed?

 PROGRAMS

• My SmartLine controller runs the same program over and over. Is something wrong?

• How do I shut my system down without losing the programs in my SmartLine controller?

• How do I create a "grow-in" program for newly seeded lawn or new sod?

PLANT & SOIL

• If I have mixed types of plants in a single zone, which plants should I use when setting plant type?

• How does the SOIL TYPE setting affect ET watering time calculations?

ZONES

• Why won't my SL1600 recognize zones when I use an SLM12 zone module?

• Why does my SmartLine show "Zero Zones"

WATERING

• When does my SmartLine controller update watering times?

• What if my system did not water at a scheduled time when operating with the SmartLine controller?

• Does Auto Adjust change my watering days or start times for the watering cycle?

• How do I modify the Auto Adjust watering times in my SmartLine Controller?

• How do I start a manual watering program in my SmartLine controller?

• How do I know that my SmartLine controller is really watering?

• Why is my system repeating a watering cycle?

AUTO ADJUST

• Why do I need to enter Zone Run Times if I am using Auto Adjust watering?

• Will Auto Adjust change the watering days and start times I have selected?

• How can I check how many minutes Auto Adjust is watering each zone?

• Will Auto Adjust calculate a run time that would cause me to violate a local watering regulation?

• Does Auto Adjust use the zone watering times entered on the right hand side of the SmartLine dial?

• What is the reason I do not see a battery strength icon for the SLW when I turn the SmartLine dial to an Auto Adjust position?

SLW SERIES ON-SITE WEATHER STATION

• Do I set the Seasonal % adjust in my SmartLine controller if I am using the SLW weather station?

• How can I make sure that the rain sensor on my SLW series weather station really works?

• Why is my Sensor Active LED always RED?

• Where can I put the SLW weather station and how far can it be located from the controller?

• Do you have any tips for placement of the SLW15 wireless for consistent signal strength?