Question
QUESTION: Do you have any knowledge on solotrol irrigation systems? the control box is a small solar panel that requires a key to get in and a black key to program the schedule. the black key looks like a garage opener with 6 pins.
Thanks

ANSWER: Yes, I am familiar with them.  We have quite a few in our landscapes.

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QUESTION: Thanks for your help
Could you help me out on this issue? How could I see some samples or pics of these systems? do you know of any manufactures for this items? How do I learn about this system? any web pages?  Thanks for your help again. If I could get your Ph: Number would be of much help too.

Jose M. Franco

Answer
A company called DIG now makes what was once the Solatrol.  I have used a few of them for replacements of damaged or broken units.  I prefer to use the Irritrol IBOC controller with the Solar Panel option.  It is easier to program and maintain in my opinion.  

IBOC here:http://www.irritrol.com/controllers/controllers_ibocplus.html

DIG here:http://www.digcorp.com/leit_control_system/