Frequently Asked Quesions

What is the ideal location for a Flow-Clik sensor in my irrigation system?

If your system is balanced (similar flow rates among all zones), the best position for the Flow-Clik sensor would be just downstream of the master valve in your system. Make sure the sensor is at least 10 times the pipe diameter in distance away from the outlet of the master valve.

Do I need a master valve to use the Flow-Clik?

The use of a master valve is preferred when installing a Flow-Clik in your system. The Flow-Clik is designed to prevent water loss due to catastrophic failure of your irrigation system. If a master valve is used at the beginning of the mainline, the Flow-Clik can provide maximum protection in shutting off the system when mainline ruptures occur.

My controller is running two valves at one time. Is this a problem?

No. The Flow-Clik is designed to be calibrated to your highest flow zone(s). If you are operating more than one valve with your controller, both valves need to be operating at the same time during Flow-Clik calibration and setup.

Should I be concerned about winterization with the FlowClik?

Typically, systems are winterized using compressed air to “blow out” the water in a system. Depending upon the location of the Flow-Clik sensor in the irrigation system, it may sense a “high flow” condition due to air moving the sensor at a very high rate. It is recommend that the

Flow-Clik be shut off before winterization by using the sensor bypass switch at the controller to deactivate the sensor.

Can I use one Flow-Clik sensor with two irrigation controllers on the same system?

No. The Flow-Clik is designed so that each sensor has an Interface Box that attaches to each specific controllers. Controllers cannot share the Interface Box.

Can I use multiple Flow-Clik sensors on the same system?

Yes. Flow-Clik sensors can be installed on multiple lateral lines within your irrigation system for a higher level of overflow protection. However, each sensor would require its own Interface Box at the controller and would need to be wired in series with one another.

How long will the Flow-Clik keep my system off if an overflow condition occurs?

The Flow-Clik Interface Box allows the user to customize the Flow-Clik operation based upon the specific system. The Flow-Clik Interface Box provides for 9 pre-set Interrupt delay positions from 5 to 60 minutes that are set by the user. There is also a manual re-start position that requires the user to manually re-start the irrigation system at the Interface Box if an overflow condition has shut the system off.

How do I know my Flow-Clik is working?

The Flow-Clik Interface Box has a System Status Indicator that provides information on the status of your Flow-Clik. Reference page 4 of this manual.

Will I lose my controller settings if the Flow-Clik shuts my system off due to an overflow condition?

No, the Flow-Clik switches off the solenoid valves of the irrigation system when it senses an overflow condition This prevents flow of water to the sprinklers without affecting the operation of the timer. Once the Flow-Clik has reached the end of the Interrupt Period programmed into the Interface Box, the valves resume normal operation.