Sprinkler system program?

[RichTJ99]

Hi,

 

I am using the EZFlora which I bought at the recommendation of forum users. I think its great. I have 4 zones:

 

Sprinkler1

Sprinkler2

Sprinkler3

Sprinkler4

 

I would like to setup a program so each zone gets a 30 minute watering (is that too much) at night.

 

So, if I wanted zone 1 to start at 1am, run until 1:30am, then wait 5 minutes, start zone 2, (then the same for 3 & 4)

 

What would be the best way to do this with the ISY?

 

Thanks,

Rich

[LeeG]

This Program will perform the cycles described.

If
       Time is  1:00:00AM

Then
       Set 'EZFlora' On
       Wait  30 minutes 
       Set 'EZFlora' Off
       Wait  5 minutes 
       Set 'EZFlora / EZFlora - 2' On
       Wait  30 minutes 
       Set 'EZFlora / EZFlora - 2' Off
       Wait  5 minutes 
       Set 'EZFlora / EZFlora - 3' On
       Wait  30 minutes 
       Set 'EZFlora / EZFlora - 3' Off
       Wait  5 minutes 
       Set 'EZFlora / EZFlora - 4' On
       Wait  30 minutes 
       Set 'EZFlora / EZFlora - 4' Off

Else
  - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

 

I have read where it is not good to water in the middle of the night as the dampness can cause fungus. Don't know if that is true. I start my cycles around 6 AM for whatever that is worth.

[GregE]

I have read where it is not good to water in the middle of the night as the dampness can cause fungus. Don't know if that is true. I start my cycles around 6 AM for whatever that is worth.

 

I have a retractable roof over my yard. I close it at night to keep any nighttime rain off my grass and open it in the morning. And yes I use Insteon to do it.

 

Seriously, I have heard that but in the summer I usually start mine around 5am. Now that school is in session and my dog goes out early, I've changed it to 8am to try and cut down on her being really wet when she comes back in.

 

Also, since we don't know the size of your zones we can't really help with how long to run it. My yard is very small and I only run a zone for 10 minutes max. Yes it is that small.

[RichTJ99]

Am I missing something, I dont think my program worked. I am pretty sure I saw a zone go on for 5 minutes. Is that possible?

 

If
       Time is  6:00:00PM

Then
       Set Scene 'Sprinkler: 1' On
       Wait  30 minutes 
       Set Scene 'Sprinkler: 1' Off
       Wait  5 minutes 
       Set Scene 'Sprinkler: 2' On
       Wait  30 minutes 
       Set Scene 'Sprinkler: 2' Off
       Wait  5 minutes 
       Set Scene 'Sprinkler: 3' On
       Wait  30 minutes 
       Set Scene 'Sprinkler: 3' Off
       Wait  5 minutes 
       Set Scene 'Sprinkler: 4' On
       Wait  30 minutes 
       Set Scene 'Sprinkler: 4' Off

Else
  - No Actions - (To add one, press 'Action')

[RichTJ99]

I think I messed up, I chose the scene, not the device. I changed it to the device & will check it.

[RichTJ99]

Is there a way to check if its working & actually running? The grass seems pretty dry considering its suppose to go off for 1/2 hour per night. I would think in the morning it would be damp?

[LeeG]

The Programs | Summary will show when the Program is running. After the fact the ISY Log (Tools | Log) will show activity. I set the Program to run a 7:15 PM with the first few Zones running for 1 minute each as a test of Log activity.

 

EZFlora On 255 Mon 2012/10/22 07:15:00 PM Program Log

EZFlora Status 100% Mon 2012/10/22 07:15:00 PM System Log

EZFlora / EZFlora - 2 On 255 Mon 2012/10/22 07:16:00 PM Program Log

EZFlora Status 0% Mon 2012/10/22 07:16:00 PM System Log

EZFlora / EZFlora - 2 Status 100% Mon 2012/10/22 07:16:00 PM System Log

EZFlora / EZFlora - 3 On 255 Mon 2012/10/22 07:17:00 PM Program Log

EZFlora / EZFlora - 2 Status 0% Mon 2012/10/22 07:17:01 PM System Log

EZFlora / EZFlora - 3 Status 100% Mon 2012/10/22 07:17:01 PM System Log

EZFlora / EZFlora - 4 On 255 Mon 2012/10/22 07:18:00 PM Program Log

EZFlora / EZFlora - 3 Status 0% Mon 2012/10/22 07:18:00 PM System Log

EZFlora / EZFlora - 4 Status 100% Mon 2012/10/22 07:18:00 PM System Log

EZFlora / EZFlora - 5 On 255 Mon 2012/10/22 07:19:00 PM Program Log

EZFlora / EZFlora - 4 Status 0% Mon 2012/10/22 07:19:00 PM System Log

EZFlora / EZFlora - 5 Status 100% Mon 2012/10/22 07:19:00 PM System Log