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Alxlorac

April 11, 2019 04:00

I ran all my zones for 10 minutes and then got the true gallons used per the dedicated water meter.  My results are much higher than yours.  I use rotors on some zones and fixed popups on other zones.  Every zone is way off.  I thought that if I put the gpm value in the zone setting that you would use it.  But I see that is only used if you're using the zone for drip irrigation.  WHY???  If I put a gpm value in, then I think you should use my volume rather than your own internal routine.

Zone    Actual    RainMachine

6          65           45 gallons

5          78           47

2          53           48

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  RainMachine Support April 11, 2019 08:32

  Hi, Alex
  If zone "Area" is defined it will be used along with "Sprinkler Head Type - Custom - Precipitation Rate" without considering "Total Flow".
  Total Flow is only used if Area is not defined or sprinkler head type is a drip type (Surface Drip or Bubblers Drip).
  
  Please remove the Area square feets from your zones properties and leave only the Total Flow that you enter based on your real water meter tests.
  Also, consider input your sprinkler head type Precipitation Rate and Application Efficiency from their manufacturer specification under Sprinkler Head Type - Custom option.

  We do have a misunderstanding in our interface that we will need to address.
  Sorry about that.
  
  Hope this helps, Alex
  Thank you,
  RainMachine Support

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  Alxlorac April 11, 2019 16:37

  Hi,

  Thanks for this clarification.  I did update 1 head with the new precipitation rate to see if that would make a difference.  But now that I can just remove the area footage, that seems like a better way to go.

  I'll do a short test run later today and see what the results are.

   

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  Alxlorac April 27, 2019 15:08

  New usage works perfect.  It now reports exactly what is used.

  Thanks!

  Now fix the snooze/pause issues and I'll be 100% satisfied! :)

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