Da Pictures

[TRILAWNCARE]

Shot a few pictures Saturday. Good thing, you will see at the end what happened. Let me know what you all think.

Rotor and Drip zone valves.

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ICC and pump concections. The 2" Carlson condit is taped between the two 1 1/4's just to keep the spacing and alignment through the winter. Elbows on top of 1/2 carlson elec. condit is to keep water out. Will be pouring a cement pad for the pump this spring. I have a garden box for a pump enclosure, but might look into a Hot-box. http://hot-box.com The retaining wall is poured concrete.
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Anouther shot of the ICC. Picture of "My best laborer" he never gets tired of digging ditches. Doesn't call in sick either.
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[TRILAWNCARE]

Mainline stub out for future drip and rotors. Also will be adding a ball valve and hook up for blow out. Nice and close to street to hook up the compressor. Highest point on system as well.
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Drainage ditch catch basin. The 4" is a threaded clean out that I can plug. It acts as a bypass when I don't want the flow going into the storage tanks. This basin catches water that runs through a culvert under the road. Cant see the culvert in all the weeds.

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Future stub out for a drip and spray zone along the wall.
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More to come!!!

[TRILAWNCARE]

Storage tanks in the rear of the house.
6" green feed from the driveway, drainage ditch and gutters on the south side of the house. 4" white is north gutters. 4" green is high level overflow drain, runs out to a pop up in the yard about 30 feet away. There is anouther 4" drain that you can't see down under the risers to the bottom of the picture that is the overflow that runs out on a drain tile to the cornfield behind my house. This spring we had a wet spring and the water was running through the drainage ditch before I had the system running. It put out so much water it stunted the corn. The farmer was pissed. This year I should be able to control that by running the system. I also added that 4" clean out next to the catch basin as a bypass if I don't want the water into the tanks. Running a sump pump to lower the tank level so it dosen't freeze over the winter. Also to give a little capacity for snow melt over the winter. I'm going to cover the manholes with a couple bals of straw for a litte added insulation.
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Corn field were the drain tile for the overflow runs out. The PVC pipes are markers for the G-60's and drain valves. The pvc to the very left is the pop up overflow for the tanks.

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G-60 in the rear
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G-60 and mainline drain valve box.
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[TRILAWNCARE]

Catch basin from north side of yard. Notice the I-20 taped to a stick. Needed a little more coverage to keep the sod watered. There are sprays along the wall, but I was getting a dry spot were I don't have the rotors installed yet. Also this is actually the vacant lot next to me, and I don't want to go to crazy installing rotors until I know if the new neighbors will mind.
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For the landscaping guys. You can see a valve box by the utility boxes for a drip zone. There is anouther for a rotor zone that you can't see. In the same area.

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Fountain has a line run to it for filling. Covered for the winter.
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Armor Zone Valve boxes. Drip, rotor, spray, fountain valve.
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This is something that I added to all my drip zones were the rain-bird tubing hooks on. I put a tee with a threaded plug that I can remove and I use a vacum pump oil extractor to suck any water that is left after blow out. Here is a link to a simular extractor, I purchased my on Ebay for a lot less then they want for this one. http://www.drivingcomfort.com/index.cfm?fa=p&pid=5550&sc=6478 Let me know how you guys think this is a good idea or how you do it. Don't have a lot of experiance with drip zones before this.

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More to come.

[TRILAWNCARE]

Well that's about it.

This is what I woke up to this moring. As you can see it is a good thing I took the pictures on Saturday.
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Hope you enjoyed.

[DanaMac]

Thanks to whoever combined the three threads into one. Rookie :rolleyes:

Thanks for sharing. Nice looking property.

[TRILAWNCARE]

I Emailed Mike D after I finished posting all those new threads and asked him if he could combine them into one.

Is there a way to do it yourself? If there is I couldn't find it.

Anyway now I know I should have just posted replies back to my original thread. Won't let it happen again.

Guess that is how you learn. From your mistakes.

[Waterit]

Love the pics!

Nice work, Tri. You do the 'scaping, too?

[WalkGood]

Nice looking house/property. Very neat clean work you did.

The fountain looks like a buried missile silo with that cover on it!

Maybe an "optical delusion", but is the fountain wall NOT vertically level/parallel with the house? Looks a little like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.... could be the camera angle.

[Waterit]

The fountain looks like a buried missile silo with that cover on it!

That's where he stores his WMD!

Maybe an "optical delusion", but is the fountain wall NOT vertically level/parallel with the house? Looks a little like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.... could be the camera angle.

Looks like both are parallel, but gives appearance of lean because house/fountain sit at bottom of grade(???)

[TRILAWNCARE]

Love the pics!

Nice work, Tri. You do the 'scaping, too?

Don't do landscaping. Had that hired. $$,$$$.$$ :dizzy:

Did lay the sod myself.:weightlifter:

Had a semi load delivered to the house in those big rolls. They let me use one of there track machines to lay it, free of charge. Real nice people to deal with. Swear to god I'l never do that again.

[ARGOS]

I'm gonna call you Mr. Tidy. Nice clean look. Enjoyed the catch basin.

[TRILAWNCARE]

Nice looking house/property. Very neat clean work you did.

The fountain looks like a buried missile silo with that cover on it!

Maybe an "optical delusion", but is the fountain wall NOT vertically level/parallel with the house? Looks a little like the Leaning Tower of Pisa.... could be the camera angle.

Thanks for the compliment.

The fountain is plumb. It is a 8' poured wall 10' diameter, sitting on a footing, with a brick ledge all the way around the outside just below grade. I then had the brick layer come back and veneer it. At the same time they did the pillars in the drive. I had the cap on top of the fountain wall custom made, which you cant see because of the cover, but it looks just like the cap in the drive between the pillars. This thing could withstand a hit from a missile

There are several pictures showing the fountain. Do they all look to be "leaning" to you?

Did do all my own dirt work. If that counts for landscaping. Rented a Harley Power rake for the skid loader. They work great, if you never used one.

[TRILAWNCARE]

I'm gonna call you Mr. Tidy. Nice clean look. Enjoyed the catch basin.

Thank You.

[mowerman111]

I agree it looks like nice work.

[TRILAWNCARE]

I agree it looks like nice work.

Thanks.

Found some pics of sod day. Probably doesn't do much for you irrigation guys, but thought the lawn guys might like to see a rookie in action.

Harley Power rake on my Case 465
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First row.
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Making good time now, once I got the hang of the machine. Of course I'm the guy on the machine doing all the work.
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Finished, 6 hours later. Beer time. What a differance green grass makes.

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[FIMCO-MEISTER]

Very nice work. We lack for pics here. Are you a remote user?

[TRILAWNCARE]

Very nice work. We lack for pics here. Are you a remote user?

Thanks.


Not sure what you mean by "remote user".

Do you mean a SRR or ICR?

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

Thanks.


Not sure what you mean by "remote user".

Do you mean a SRR or ICR?

Sort of but I'm big on the RAINMASTER UA and then the TRC is okay. Keep your eye on ebay for a RM remote. It will change you irrigation life forever.

They wrote a song about it called:

AMAZING GRACE

[ARGOS]

Sort of but I'm big on the RAINMASTER UA and then the TRC is okay. Keep your eye on ebay for a RM remote. It will change you irrigation life forever.

Does it have to be the UA? Can you make pigtails for RM Pro Max (no UA) for other controllers?

[TRILAWNCARE]

Sort of but I'm big on the RAINMASTER UA and then the TRC is okay. Keep your eye on ebay for a RM remote. It will change you irrigation life forever.

They wrote a song about it called:

AMAZING GRACE

I have been watching for a ICR remote on Ebay. See a few but they get bid up to high. Some day when everyone else has there's I will get mine.

What does a Rainmaster remote usually sell for? On Ebay.

From what I can see in the instruction manual. The Rainmaster is a little more versatile and user friendly than the ICR.

You do need to hook a wire to each of your zone wires on your existing controller. Basically paralleling the controller with the remote. The remote then fires off each zone with 24 volts supplied by the Rainmaster remote. Timing and switching is done by the remote as well. The only draw back would be the time it would take to hook up all the wires. They have a alligator clip pigtail if you don't want to make a permanent install. Suppose you would need to purchase several pigtails to hard wire at each location if you wanted to permanently install at all your customers sites if they don't have a Rainmaster controller.

One thing nice about the ICR is there are just three wires for the smart port, plug in the remote and your off and running. But it only works on Hunter's, the down side.

[Waterit]

I have been watching for a ICR remote on Ebay. See a few but they get bid up to high. Some day when everyone else has there's I will get mine.

What does a Rainmaster remote usually sell for? On Ebay.

From what I can see in the instruction manual. The Rainmaster is a little more versatile and user friendly than the ICR.

You do need to hook a wire to each of your zone wires on your existing controller. Basically paralleling the controller with the remote. The remote then fires off each zone with 24 volts supplied by the Rainmaster remote. Timing and switching is done by the remote as well. The only draw back would be the time it would take to hook up all the wires. They have a alligator clip pigtail if you don't want to make a permanent install. Suppose you would need to purchase several pigtails to hard wire at each location if you wanted to permanently install at all your customers sites if they don't have a Rainmaster controller.

One thing nice about the ICR is there are just three wires for the smart port, plug in the remote and your off and running. But it only works on Hunter's, the down side.

Fimco can hook you up with the pigtails - install 'em and leave them onsite.

The cheapest I've seen an RM go for on eBay is 700., and it was pretty beat-up looking. Been watching over there myself for one...

Maybe someone will reverse-engineer the IRC and figure out how to make it work on more than just a Hunter.

[Mike Leary]

Buy a fresh RM Remote, then you got warranty & factory support.

[hoskm01]

Buy a fresh RM Remote, then you got warranty & factory support.
Wilcox, huh?

[Stuttering Stan]

Buy a fresh RM Remote, then you got warranty & factory support.

The well-to-do folks like you can buy a new RM. For the poor bottom dwellers like me, it's Ebay specials, Craigslist, pawn shops, etc. In today's economy, I find it hard to splurge on the nice accessories. Right now I'm just trying to make it through the winter.

[TRILAWNCARE]

Checking Ebay

There is a ICR complete system pick it up today for $300.00

Also two (look to be new) RM transmitters. $700.00 Don't metion the receiver's that would be needed to make a system. Also the guy has only been on Ebay for a couple of days. Not sure I would want to send him that kind of money with out knowing if I'm going to receive my prize. Some of you guys out in CA might take it up. Knock on his door, hand him the loot, he hand you your stuff.

There is also a complete RM setup for $299.00 or so. Little beat up he say's

[TRILAWNCARE]

The cheapest I've seen an RM go for on eBay is 700., and it was pretty beat-up looking.

Don't understand why people spend thousands of dollars on delicate electronic equipment, to throw it in the back of the truck like a football, drop it in the mud, kick it across a driveway, to lazy to put it back in the case on the way to the next job and just throw it on the floor of the truck, ect.

Or is this stuff only your Employees do????

[WalkGood]

Or is this stuff only your Employees do????


Not me....... it was like that already.... someone else did it....... I see nuh-think, NUH-think.......


:rolleyes:

[Mike Leary]

That RM remote should ride next to you with it's own seat belt; it's a huge investment, but chargeable to the client for quickness of service.

[Waterit]

Or is this stuff only your Employees do????

Not me....... it was like that already.... someone else did it....... I see nuh-think, NUH-think.......

I've had employees named Not Me, I Didn't, I Can't, I Don't Know, and Who Me. Those 5 guys have caused MASSIVE damage over the years:laugh:

[Mike Leary]

Those 5 guys have caused MASSIVE damage over the years:laugh:

Truth......My service truck was new; as soon as the employees got a hold of it, all downhill; I think Russ got 500 bucks for it.:cry:

[hoskm01]

I've had employees named Not Me, I Didn't, I Can't, I Don't Know, and Who Me. Those 5 guys have caused MASSIVE damage over the years:laugh:



One of my favorite stories to tell the managers comes to mind...


Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, And Nobody

This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.

Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.

Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job.

Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.

It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done...




Live it.

[TRILAWNCARE]

One of my favorite stories to tell the managers comes to mind...


Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, And Nobody

This is a little story about four people named Everybody, Somebody, Anybody, and Nobody.

There was an important job to be done and Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it.

Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it.

Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody's job.

Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn't do it.

It ended up that Everybody blamed Somebody when Nobody did what Anybody could have done...




Live it.

Can I get a copy of that????

[ARGOS]

I've had employees named Not Me, I Didn't, I Can't, I Don't Know, and Who Me. Those 5 guys have caused MASSIVE damage over the years:laugh:

What about blaming the guy that quit last week? Include in the MASSIVE damage all the lost tools.

[TRILAWNCARE]

What about blaming the guy that quit last week? Include in the MASSIVE damage all the lost tools.

Isn't that called "Severance Pay"

[Mike Leary]

I sure don't miss that end of the biz.

[hoskm01]

Can I get a copy of that????
I regret to inform everyone that I did not come up with this, wish I had. Copy at your leisure.

[Waterit]

Include in the MASSIVE damage all the lost tools.

Lost, broken, put on wrong truck, left at shop.

Currently hunting a $90 multimeter, $50 nupla-handled square-point, set of Craftsman mechanics' tools (think I paid about 200 for them), hacksaw, pick-ax, and the other half of a 501 (Tracker 2). And that's just what I KNOW is missing...

[DanaMac]

Lost, broken, put on wrong truck, left at shop.

Currently hunting a $90 multimeter, $50 nupla-handled square-point, set of Craftsman mechanics' tools (think I paid about 200 for them), hacksaw, pick-ax, and the other half of a 501 (Tracker 2). And that's just what I KNOW is missing...

Very interesting. I am in the process (finally) of inventorying EVERYTHING I have. Every hand tool, power and electronic tool, nozzle, fitting, emitter, valve, vehicle, etc. For a few reasons - insurance, keep track of tools, and most importantly to know what my business is worth if I were to sell. I'm also talking to my landlord about buying the shop.

[hoskm01]

I'm also talking to my landlord about buying the shop.



That'd be awesome. Nothing better than owning your house and your shop.

[AI Inc]

Very interesting. I am in the process (finally) of inventorying EVERYTHING I have. Every hand tool, power and electronic tool, nozzle, fitting, emitter, valve, vehicle, etc. For a few reasons - insurance, keep track of tools, and most importantly to know what my business is worth if I were to sell. I'm also talking to my landlord about buying the shop.

Funny ya say that. My next door neighbor ( at shop) did his inventory yesterday. He is full service including irrigation. He has 78 peices of equitment that have motors on them. blowers mowers edgers sod cutters ect.Thats not cuunting 5 trucks 2 bobcats 1 kubota a deere front end loader.
3 sanders , 7 plows.
I wouldnt even want to begin to think about maintaining all that.

[Mike Leary]

Thats not cuunting

We are getting a little old for that.

[Waterit]

We are getting a little old for that.

Speak for yourself:)

[ARGOS]

I currently have for sale:

a $90 multimeter, $50 nupla-handled square-point, set of Craftsman mechanics' tools (think I paid about 200 for them), hacksaw, pick-ax, and the other half of a 501 (Tracker 2).

[hoskm01]

I currently have for sale:

a $90 multimeter, $50 nupla-handled square-point, set of Craftsman mechanics' tools (think I paid about 200 for them), hacksaw, pick-ax, and the other half of a 501 (Tracker 2).
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA. Good one. No really!

[Waterit]

I currently have for sale:

a $90 multimeter, $50 nupla-handled square-point, set of Craftsman mechanics' tools (think I paid about 200 for them), hacksaw, pick-ax, and the other half of a 501 (Tracker 2).

Thanks, fella, I didn't feel like enough of a dumb-a$$ already for losing track of the stuff to begin with.:waving:

[ARGOS]

Thanks, fella, I didn't feel like enough of a dumb-a$$ already for losing track of the stuff to begin with.:waving:

To you Waterit...half price.

[Waterit]

To you Waterit...half price.

You pay the freight and it's a deal!

[ARGOS]

I'll pay the freight. If you could please prepay my Nigerian bank account in US dollars only.

[Waterit]

I'll pay the freight. If you could please prepay my Nigerian bank account in US dollars only.

From goodwill .C. williams (ESQ) verification no: (PX002)

Good Day!

I have been waiting for you since to come down here and pick your Cashiers Cheque but did not hear from you since that time. So i went to the bank to confirm if the draft is getting close to expire and the Manager of the bank told me that before the draft will get to your address that it will expire. Then I told him to help me and cash the bank draft of $1.5 million to cash payment.

However, The Bank Manager have successfully cashed the draft and packaged your Cash in a Diplomatic Cargo box and had registered it in the FEDEX EXPRESS COURIER COMPANY here in Benin Republic because i am travelling to see my boss and will not come back soon.

You have to contact FEDEX EXPRESS COURIER COMPANY to know when they will deliver your package to your address.

CONTACT FEDEX EXPRESS COURIER COMPANY WITH THE INFORMATION BELOW/
NAME: DR BRENDON DEMAS
CONTACT PHONE NUMBERS: +229-93432094
E-MAIL: (fedex--couriercom.pany@live.fr)
Please, Send them your contacts information to able them locate you immediately they arrived in your country with your Diplomatic BOX.

This is the information they need from you.
1. YOUR FULL NAME.
2. YOUR HOME ADDRESS.
3. YOUR CURRENT MOBILE NUMBER.
4. YOUR VERIFICATION CODE - (PX002)

Try to contact FEDEX EXPRESS COURIER COMPANY as soon as possible to enable them release your consignment to you. I gave them your delivering address but you have to reconfirm it to them again to avoid any mistake in the delivery.

I have paid for the delivering charges. Also ask them how much the insurance fees will cost you. The only money you have to send to them is their INSURANCE FEE to receive your package which will be a token. I could have paid for the insurance fees, but due to some prevailing circumstance beyond my control.

Note; I didn't tell FEDEX EXPRESS COURIER COMPANY that it's money inside the box, I registered it as a package of an African cloths/Family Valuables. This is to avoid delaying or any upfront problem during the delivery, So do not let them know that the package contents money inside until you have received it in your house address, this is the code which you will send to them for verifications (PX002).

Do let me know as soon as you received your package. Contact me by email as i am travelling out side the country today.

Best Regards,
goodwill williams(ESQ)

[DanaMac]

From goodwill .C. williams (ESQ) verification no: (PX002)

Good Day!

Don't fall for it, it's a trap! I did 5 or 6 times and finally got wise! :laugh:

[ARGOS]

Sort of but I'm big on the RAINMASTER UA and then the TRC is okay. Keep your eye on ebay for a RM remote. It will change you irrigation life forever.

Does it have to be the UA? Can you make pigtails for RM Pro Max (no UA) for other controllers?

So, does it have to be the UA?

[Mike Leary]

So, does it have to be the UA?

I'm not sure I catch your drift; you must use the Universal Adapter on all non-RM clocks; Fimco's pigtail will work with the UA.

[TRILAWNCARE]

So, does it have to be the UA?

Correct me if I'm wrong.

UA stands for "Universal Adapter" Which would be the pigtail with the alligator clips. The actual remote unit is the same. Just the UA model if you were to order one comes with the extra cable.

[ARGOS]

RM Remote on Craigslist. (http://ventura.craigslist.org/grd/934438716.html)

I have never used a RM remote, but want to get one. My understanding is that the pigtail can convert any 24 volt controller to be used with the sender so the remote can communicate with controller. Do I have this right? Does the RM need to be UA or does the one above work?

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

So, does it have to be the UA?

Sorry, as Mike says. If you are going to use it on nonRM clocks you need the universal version. If I can't find one on Ebay when I need it this is one tool I pay full price for. A day without my RM well it just sucks. I can't get a friggin thing done without a remote. My quality drops, I rationalize ignoring minor problems, showing the customers my work or selling upgrades becomes a royal PIA. Henry my assistant has never known irrigation service without one. He would look at you like you just had a lobotomy if you told him to service a system without a remote.

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

rm remote on craigslist. (http://ventura.craigslist.org/grd/934438716.html)

i have never used a rm remote, but want to get one. My understanding is that the pigtail can convert any 24 volt controller to be used with the sender so the remote can communicate with controller. Do i have this right? Does the rm need to be ua or does the one above work?

that"s it buy it now before somebody else sees it.

[ARGOS]

that"s it buy it now before somebody else sees it.

I bought it two days ago. Already paid the guy. I wasn't positive if the UA was crucial. When I look at the manual it says FM not UA?

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

I bought it two days ago. Already paid the guy. I wasn't positive if the UA was crucial. When I look at the manual it says FM not UA?

Send me a PM with your phone number and I'll go over it with you to make sure it's okay and you have all the parts plus some tips for longevity.

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

I'd like to know how many e-mails that guy got after your craigslist post. I sent him one before I read you had bought it. I will pay up to 400 for a RM remote figuring on another 300 in repairs. Still an awesome deal.

[Mike Leary]

The only trouble we've had with those beauties are we've worn out the keypad, big deal.

[ARGOS]

I really need two sets for HOAs, split the work up. Cash is tight so I have to go slow. I have to feed the kids too.

[Mike Leary]

This is what you need, the UA is shown with a Fimco pigtail.

[ARGOS]

This is what you need, the UA is shown with a Fimco pigtail.

So...the UA is the box/sender. What is the line going back into the house? Or is it looping back up to the other box and just LOOKS like it is going into the house. I guess I will figure it all out when the unit comes. I'm kinda excited. I am getting tired of stationing an employee at the controller when the walk is really far.

I plan on fitting current customers out of my own pocket. In the future I plan on having a set-up fee. I already charge a set up fee, but will up it to cover pig tail and labor. I would say 75% of the controllers I work with are Pro C and ICC.

[TRILAWNCARE]

This is what you need, the UA is shown with a Fimco pigtail.

After looking at the RM web site I see that there is a additional box included in the UA model. They call that box the Universal Adaptor. Part # PM-UADAPT

I was thinking the UA was just the cable with the alligator clips.


ARGOS Here is a link to the manual for the remote. You can read up on setup, function, operation. http://www.rainmaster.com/promax_prod_lit.htm

ML. What is the box below the controller for? Is it just a break out box for each zone, looks like there are a bunch of terminal strips in there? Is that how you do all your installs? Great idea. Or the box part of the the Fimco pigtail.

[ARGOS]

ARGOS Here is a link to the manual for the remote. You can read up on setup, function, operation. http://www.rainmaster.com/promax_prod_lit.htm


That is exactly what I am avoiding! I want the remote in hand before I read the install...actually I probably will just call Fimco.

[Mike Leary]

ML. What is the box below the controller for? Is it just a break out box for each zone, looks like there are a bunch of terminal strips in there? Is that how you do all your installs? Great idea. Or the box part of the the Fimco pigtail.

We've always planned for expansion in our systems, no matter how small.
The splice box enables us to add or change zone configurations at will and
leaves the clock wiring unchanged; the way to go. Here's a double RM install.

[Mike Leary]

So...the UA is the box/sender. What is the line going back into the house? Or is it looping back up to the other box and just LOOKS like it is going into the house.

It loops; one module is for the RM clock, the other is UA. I would be excited to have my first RM remote, too. :clapping::drinkup:

[TRILAWNCARE]

We've always planned for expansion in our systems, no matter how small.
The splice box enables us to add or change zone configurations at will and
leaves the clock wiring unchanged; the way to go. Here's a double RM install.

Very nice!!!

[ARGOS]

It loops; one module is for the RM clock, the other is UA. I would be excited to have my first RM remote, too. :clapping::drinkup:

Don't forget I am also replacing the 5 gallon bucket with a flow meter (though it's mechanical and not digital I am still looking forward to working with it).

[ARGOS]

one module is for the RM clock, the other is UA.

Ok. Just clicked. Got it.

[Mike Leary]

Don't forget I am also replacing the 5 gallon bucket with a flow meter (though it's mechanical and not digital I am still looking forward to working with it).

Good for you; the bucket boys don't realize we live and die by small amounts of psi/gpm.

[TRILAWNCARE]

That is exactly what I am avoiding! I want the remote in hand before I read the install...actually I probably will just call Fimco.

All right then, this is not the link to to the manual for the remote so you can read up on setup, function, operation.

http://www.rainmaster.com/promax_prod_lit.htm

Geeeeeezzzzzz

By the way. Nice purchase if you got it for that price. :clapping:

[Mike Leary]

Nice purchase if you got it for that price. :clapping:

Ever wonder WHY the remote came up for sale? :wall:wall

[TRILAWNCARE]

Ever wonder WHY the remote came up for sale? :wall:wall

Hmmmmm.

1. Because if fell off someones truck and this guy found it.
2. Discrental employee having a sale.
3. Waterit lost it and never even knew he had it.
4. Went through a flood and does not work.
5. Factory reject.
6 STOLEN

I opt for 6.

What you all say?????????????

[Waterit]

Good for you; the bucket boys don't realize we live and die by small amounts of psi/gpm.

GPM not a problem here, occasional PSI challenges.

Hmmmmm.

3. Waterit lost it and never even knew he had it.

Hey, you been talking to my wife?:laugh:

[ARGOS]

Hey, you been talking to my wife?:laugh:

Waterit, I feel bad about the bucket cracks and the lost tools pokes. To make it up I am willing to part with an almost brand new RM Remote for a mere $895.

[Mike Leary]

To make it up I am willing to part with an almost brand new RM Remote for a mere $895.

Hey Peter, have you checked with Henry to see if the remotes are still around?

[TRILAWNCARE]

I bought it two days ago. Already paid the guy. I wasn't positive if the UA was crucial. When I look at the manual it says FM not UA?

After seeing your post with the link to craiglist, and before you said you already purchased it. I wrote this guy to see if he still had the remote available.

I just got a reply back from a guy named Patrick Bruno saying that he still has it available.

ARGOS Is this the same guy that you purchased your remote from? Not sure what deal you got worked out with this guy, or how you paid for it. Possibly he has more than one.

Does this sound a little strange, or is it just me.

I just wrote him back saying that I would take it and I needed his, address to see what he has to say.

I will keep you all posted

[Mike Leary]

Keep us all posted, we have this same scam going on our Airstream forum.

[ARGOS]

Patrick Bruno? No. It was Chris. What made you think it was weird? Low price? Still has it? Keep Bruno on the hook. I spoke to Chris on the phone, but didn't keep his damn number.

[ARGOS]

I e-mailed the guy this morning asking him to call me and confirm he has shipped my remotes. Here is a message I got day before yesterday:

"Michael- I'm sorry to say, in the process of boxing up the unit I noticed that the transmitter no longer made an audible sound when the buttons were pushed. I just replaced the battery with a new one. It is highly possible that the battery is not good and I will have to purchase another to see.

In any event, I will send the money back to you via paypal. I can't imagine there is anything wrong with the unit, it is in perfect shape and is always securely placed in it's foam case. I've never experienced even the slightest issue with the unit. I will replace the battery and let you know. If your no longer interested I understand. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Chris"

I said keep the money for now and let me know what happens when you have them checked out. So, after the current events I checked my paypal account and the money has been put back into the account????? I'm don't see a scam angle?

[DanaMac]

I said keep the money for now and let me know what happens when you have them checked out. So, after the current events I checked my paypal account and the money has been put back into the account????? I'm don't see a scam angle?

He may have found someone willing to pay more than he originally advertised to you. Then again, he might be a good guy and fix it and sell it to you.

[Mike Leary]

:::::::::Resists urge to make comment:::::::

[TRILAWNCARE]

OK, did some more checking. Noticed the listing number on the reply email is differant than the one you purchased.

There were two remotes on Craigslist. This Bruno guy is from Denver. I thought it was the one that you purchased. I wrote both and asked if they were still avalible. Sorry for jumping the gun, but the pics look alike.

http://denver.craigslist.org/for/936128094.html

Here is a picture that he sent.

127557

I thought you were getting scammed for sure.

[Mike Leary]

I thought you were getting scammed for sure.

True...........

[ARGOS]

I thought I was being scammed too. And right in the publics eye!

I have bought things through craigslist and e-bay without ever having any problems. This one gave me a moment of pause.

[TRILAWNCARE]

I thought I was being scammed too. And right in the publics eye!

I have bought things through craigslist and e-bay without ever having any problems. This one gave me a moment of pause.

At least you got your money back. Although I would have rather had the remote at that price.

Maybe it will come through, if the guy is on the up'idy up. And hasn't sold it to some one else for more, like suggested by Dana.

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

Argos

I sent the guy an e-mail as soon as I saw your post. Here is what he replied.

I currently have a buyer, if it falls through I'll let you know. Thanks.

I bet you anything some lurker on this site saw your post fired off an e-mail and found out the guy still had it and offered him 100 or so more.

It wasn't me. Sorry dude but I think that one got sold to somebody else. His name was Chris.

[TRILAWNCARE]

Here is what I recevied back from Bruno.

I would prefer to just pick up a cashiers check or cash and hand deliver the Remote to you. Call me to arrange a meeting time. 720-3**-****

He is legit. but $1000.00 Maybe he would go lower.

[DanaMac]

Here is what I recevied back from Bruno.


Never trust a guy named Bruno.

[FIMCO-MEISTER]

Here is what I recevied back from Bruno.

I would prefer to just pick up a cashiers check or cash and hand deliver the Remote to you. Call me to arrange a meeting time. 720-3**-****

He is legit. but $1000.00 Maybe he would go lower.

At that price you might as well pay for a new one. I would never pay more than 400 unless you know firsthand the situation.

[TRILAWNCARE]

Just wrote the guy in CA again to see if he replies to avalibility. Havent heard anything back from the Email that I sent him this morning.

Wrote Bruno back and said that I had him mixed up with the one in CA for $395.00. Maybe that will make him re-think his asking price.

[WalkGood]

We've always planned for expansion in our systems, no matter how small.
The splice box enables us to add or change zone configurations at will and
leaves the clock wiring unchanged; the way to go. Here's a double RM install.

Where is all that plywood mounted? Attached garage?

[Mike Leary]

Where is all that plywood mounted? Attached garage?

It's a upscale barn away from the house; these folk raise critters, as well as money.

[TRILAWNCARE]

It's a upscale barn away from the house; these folk raise critters, as well as money.

How do you raise money?????

[Mike Leary]

How do you raise money?????

Just like you raise dental floss, put it in the ground and when it expands, harvest.

[TRILAWNCARE]

Just like you raise dental floss, put it in the ground and when it expands, harvest.

That's what I thought, just making sure.