I recently bought a house built circa 1970 in France, and it came with an automatic watering system (date of setup unknown, so any time between then and now), controlled by this:
I've been unable to find any kind of instructions on how to operate the triple cogs systems on the web, searching for "flash" or "flask" (whatever that brand is) doesn't yield anything.
Would anyone know (ideally) what's this model so that I can find instructions, or at least have an idea on how to operate the cogs?
Have you tried looking for flash coupure arro? I can't see the rest of the word. The triple cogs are the timer, I'm thinking you know that. I would set the 2 bottom cogs on 0 and the top for for 6 on the puple peg on the 6 which is close to where it is. I get the feeling the switch on the left is set to off and might operate the timer the switch at the right looks like its on. If it comes on you can figure out the timer and set it to the time you want. That system is an old man but if you get the name on the bottom I might be able to find something?. The round hole next to the switch I believe is off. I also think something may be missing? The 3 timers could be different zones? Thats where I would start. You might fair better getting a newer control
The the 2 red pointers per dial are the current time, there are 3 red pointers and 3 gray pointers I would set the grey pointers on the time you want the sprinklers to come on.
Alternatively, you could replace it with a modern unit. I have replaced a couple older units for others, They were fine machines in their day , an intricate collection of gears and cogs, and pin trips with no instructions. Don't remember exactly but a couple very versatile 6 station electronic units were available in US for less than 100 US$
