How do I turn off Rainbird ESP 6tm?

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Quote from Youtube video: If you want to prevent your system from watering for example during the rainy season or to do some repair work just turn the dial to the off setting. And the system will stop operating.

How do I reset my Rainbird ESP 6tm controller?





The current date and time will not be affected.

  1. Turn the dial to Seasonal Adjust.
  2. Press and hold the left and right arrow buttons at the same time for at least 3 seconds. Until you see the word “CLEARED” on the screen.
  3. Turn the dial back to AUTO RUN. Your ESP-Me is now restored to the factory default settings.


Why is my Rain Bird sprinkler system not working?

Circuit breaker/fuse – Check the condition of the circuit breaker or fuse, if it has been blown the most likely reason is a field wiring short. An Electromechanical controller will stop on the station that caused the problem. Reset the controller to its rest position and replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker.

How do I turn off a program on Rainbird?

Turn the dial to “Set Watering Start Times”. You will see the 1st start time for Program A. Press the right or the left arrows to toggle between start times and find one of the other start times to turn off.

How do I reset my sprinkler controller?





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Quote from Youtube video: To reset the controller keep the dial in the run position open the door to the wiring compartment at. The back of the face pack you will find the reset. Button press and hold the program.

How do I reset my Rainbird wireless controller?

Reset the WiFi module. While plugged in, press and hold the button on the WiFi module for 5 seconds. The LED should turn Amber colored, and then red, followed by three green blinks, followed by red and green alternating (WiFi Hotspot).

Why is my sprinkler system not turning off?

If your irrigation system does not turn off, you need to isolate the problem. This starts by checking the main water line and the controller. If those are working, then you need to locate the valves and check to see whether they are dirty, the diaphragm is torn, or the solenoid is broken.

Why is my sprinkler still running?

One of the most common reasons for a valve to keep running continuously is the accumulation of debris in the diaphragm, which prevents the valve from closing. This video will teach you how to clean the diaphragm on your valve. The most common reason for a valve to remain on, or weep, is debris.

How do I turn off my Rainbird sprinkler system for winter?



If you have an automatic system then you will need to “shut down” the controller (timer). Most controllers have a “rain-mode” which simply shuts off the signals to the valves.

Where is the reset button on a Rain Bird controller?

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Quote from Youtube video: Hold the left and the right buttons down until it pops up with cleared. You've reset your controller.

Why is my rain sensor flashing?

If the LED is flashing, the selected Transmitter location is within range. The rainfall setting determines the amount of rainfall needed to prevent your irrigation system from watering. You can adjust the rainfall setting from 1⁄8″ to 3⁄4″ (5mm to 20mm).

What is the Rainbird controller password?



The controller password is restricted to letters and numbers, 4-8 digits in length. No special characters. If you use a special character it will not be registered in the password. As an example, if you typed in 1234@, the password would be stored as 1234.

How do I connect my Rainbird to WiFi?

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Quote from Youtube video: Open the Wi-Fi connection menu. On your smartphone or tablet these settings will vary depending on the device. You should see a network with Rainbird in the name.