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Timer- A device that is responsible for
turning an automatic watering system on
and off.
Cycle Start Time- The time the program
begins watering the first station.
Multiple Start Times- A feature that
allows a program to be operated multiple
times on the same day.
Program (A or B)- One or more
watering stations that share a common
programmed watering schedule.
Rain Delay- A feature that prevents
the sprinkler timer from running it’s
scheduled watering program for a specific
duration.
Solenoid- The electrical part on a
sprinkler (irrigation) valve that opens and
closes the valve.
Stacking- When a start time is set before
the previous program has completed, that
start time will be “stacked” or delayed, and
will start upon completion of the previous
program.
Station (Watering Station)- An area where
the watering (irrigation) is all controlled by
a single control valve.
Valve (Watering or Irrigation Valve)- Used
in conjunction with sprinkler timers – a
convenient way to deliver water to lawns,
plants and gardens.
Watering Program- See Program (A or B).
Zones- See “Station (Watering Station).”
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