Originally Posted By: srowe This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
, but first time buyers really, really appreciate it. I had a lot of husbands following me around (getting their slacks wet) trying to figure out what zone covered what area.
Originally Posted By: dplummer This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I love it when a head doesn’t pop, I tell the customer to clear a little of the sod away & watch his expression when he gets it in the face! Oh sorry, did I say that out loud? Doug
Originally Posted By: Blaine Wiley This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I check them for operation, let the buyer know how many zones he/she has, and make sure the pump is in working order.
I don't go nearly as far as Shawn does, but then, my drawing skills are cryptic at best  The guys who do the full inspections down here including zone coverage, head coverage, pump flow, voltage tests at solenoids, etc. charge pretty good money.
Originally Posted By: pdacey This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I do it as an ancillary service. Adds an extra $25 to the inspection.
I just run the system on manual, check each zone to see if there are any heads that are stuck, look for signs of a leak, note the location of the zones and check to make sure there is back flow prevention installed on the system.
I do not check programmability of the controller, adequacy of coverage, function of the back flow device, code compliance.
I have an attachment for my service agreement that explains all of this if they wish for me to inspect the system.