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Smart controllers are irrigation clocks that automatically adjust irrigation run times in response to environmental changes.
Smart controllers use sensors and weather information to manage watering times and frequency. As environmental conditions vary, the controller increases or decreases irrigation. Smart controllers have the ability to turn off your sprinklers automatically during rain, high wind or low temperature.
Smart controllers reduce outdoor water use by an average of 15 to 30 percent and often considerably more. They also reduce over watering, which can cause fungal disease and insect problems.
They work by scheduling watering based on the amount and intensity of rainfall. They also take factors such as soil type, the slope of your lawn, plant type and sun exposure are utilized to optimize your watering schedule to enhance your landscape while saving water and reducing runoff.
Moisture sensors can be hooked up to your existing systems (making them smart controllers). Garden View’s opinion is that in most cases moisture sensors are even more efficient than smart controllers (without the sensors) because they are measuring the moisture at the root zone where the water is needed.
Click Here to See Our Article on Moisture Sensors.
Many communities such as Pasadena have water restrictions right now. From November 1st through March 31st, outdoor watering is restricted to once per week.
Watering by hand, drip, or smart controllers are exempt.
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