There is an electrical component (recoverable fuse) on the circuit board which limits the output current to 650mA. Please check the resistance of the valves and the pump which should be larger than 20 Ohms.

Our Smart Zone system uses an algorithm to determine your yard's moisture level based on weather data from weather stations. In Settings -> Controller, you can choose from the popular weather providers that works best for your local area. In cases where the data that we are providing and your own data is completely inaccurate, please contact us so we can discuss this with our weather vendors.

When the moisture level drops to a certain level (determined by the plant type), the smart watering will kick in and it will water the moisture level all the way up to full saturation, following the EPA recommendation. That is why you might see longer watering durations than the original settings on your old controller. You can change how often and how much the smart schedules run at your preference in Settings -> Zones -> Choose a zone -> Smart Zone. The best way to adjust the smart watering is to change the watering mode. If none of the built-in modes satisfies you, you can select the Customized mode to further personalize the watering plan.