First off let me explain what I have , I have a water well for water,8 zones I have a rain bird esp lxme controller . when I turn it on it waters each in sequence and my well can't keep up after about the 2nd zone nothing really gets any water, are there a way to set this controller for a delay between zone so the well can catch up? If not what controllers would allow me to do this? I have been told that a Rachio controller will do this. Thanks

What size is the pressure tank on the well?

You have different programs on the bottom right A-D. You can program 2 zones each on different programs - 2 zones x 4 programs = 8 zones. Basically you are setting up 2 zones to have 4 different start times. You'll want to make sure the run times don't overlap.

Or you can use a cycle and soak program. Which means if you normally run your zones for 15 minutes, you can break the runtime down into 3, 5 minute intervals with each interval having a pause in between.

Your controller is a quality controller and should work just fine.

Another option would be to have an auxiliary tank. So your well pumps into a large holding tank and your irrigation pulls from that. All of your plumbing and pumps are at or close to grade and can move water much easier.

Page 43 on the pdf or 37 in the manual.

https://www.rainbird.com/sites/defa...LXME-Installation-Operation-Guide_en.pdf

I really don’t know it a older galvanized tank it has a pressure gauge it reads 65/70.

Thanks for the input

You dont need a Rachio.

First thing you need to do is find out long you can run a zone.
Then how long does it take the well to be productive again
Once you have this figured out you will be able to make a better decision. On how to set the controller.
Personally i would be looking for a storage tank. That way you can fill the tank and run the system off the tank while the well fills it after use,
Send me text or call me and i will talk you threw it.
Bruce