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Rain Bird RC‑1260BI Delay of 15‑30 Minutes Before Valve Opens in Manual

Old analog controller has long delay when manually advancing stations.

Advice

This model is very old (pre‑digital) and may not meet current codes. Contact Rain Bird tech support or a local distributor for repair/parts availability.

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