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Carolina Irrigation & Lighting offers professional irrigation and outdoor lighting services designed to keep your landscape healthy, efficient and beautiful. From installation and repairs to seasonal maintenance and drainage solutions, our experienced team provides reliable local service homeowners can trust.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if my rain sensor is working?
Make sure sensor switch on controller is in active position. Start a manual cycle on your system, push down on center tab on top of sensor. If system shuts off, the sensor is working.
How do I know if I need drainage work?
Common signs you may need drainage improvements include:
- Standing water in the yard
- Water pooling near the foundation
- Soil erosion or washed-out mulch
- Soggy lawn areas that never dry
- Water stains or moisture in crawl spaces or basements
Why do my lights turn off randomly at night?
Possible causes include:
- Overloaded transformer
- Timer or photocell malfunction
- Loose wiring connections
A professional inspection ensures safe and reliable operation.
What can I do to protect my controller from lightning damage?
The best way is to ensure that the controller is grounded properly. Unfortunately, like all electrical devices, controllers are susceptible to lightning strikes and little can be done to prevent damage.
Why won’t my landscape lights turn on?
Common causes include:
- Tripped GFCI outlet or breaker
- Timer or photocell set incorrectly
- Transformer turned off or unplugged
- Loose wire connections
- Break in the wire
If these items check out and the lights still don’t work, professional service may be needed.
What do I do if my controller shows no display?
Check to see if you have power going to the controller. If not, check circuit breakers & GFI outlets in your home to see if they have been tripped. If you have power, but no display, unplug controller for 2 minutes then plug back in. If still no display, see if there is a reset button on your controller - hold for 10 seconds. Still no display? Controller may have gone bad.
Why is my pop-up emitter not popping up?
This is often caused by:
- Debris buildup
- Blocked outlet
- Crushed or damaged pipe
Cleaning or repairing the outlet usually resolves the issue.
I think I have an irrigation leak. How do I know for sure?
Make sure your controller is in the "off" position, remove the cover from the irrigation meter, either record or take a picture of the position of the meter then return to check it again a few hours later to see if it has moved. If the meter has moved, you have a leak somewhere in your system.
Why do bulbs burn out frequently?
Frequent bulb failure may be caused by:
- Over-voltage
- Poor-quality bulbs
- Moisture entering the fixture
Using quality LED bulbs and proper installation helps extend bulb life.
Why are my lights flickering?
Flickering is commonly due to:
- Loose connections
- Moisture in wire splices
- A failing bulb
- Transformer issues
- Voltage issue
This should be addressed promptly to avoid further damage.