Smart Irrigation Systems
As crazy as it sounds, the future is here… for irrigation systems
anyway.
What is a Smart Irrigation System?
A smart irrigation system consists of a controller that is connected to your home’s wifi network. The rest of the system is the exact same as any other irrigation system. The power of the smart irrigation system comes from using historical data about rainfalls, current rainfall totals from a rain sensor, and future forecasts to predict the rainfall totals for your area. You can even input data like plant density, soil composition, and the slope of your lawn. The controller will then take this data into account when making your watering schedule and tailor the watering for each specific zone. Using this computing power takes all the work out of your hands.
Many of the newer smart controllers also have apps attached to them. That gives you the power to control your irrigation system from inside your house or if you’re away on a business trip.
Why should I have one?
Cyber Rain Smart Irrigation Controller
A particularly wet June? Your irrigation system won’t run as much. Do you have clay in parts of your lawn soil? It’ll water that area for smaller amounts but more often to prevent water run off. Did the power go out and your controller get reset? No problem, a smart irrigation controller will automatically connect to the internet and reset from the previous controls.
Here’s a list:
Smart irrigation controllers also help to bust 5 Minnesota Irrigation Myths.
How do I convert to a Smart Irrigation System?
Lono Smart Irrigation System
It’s incredibly simple. Write down the zone numbers and wire colors from your current controller. Disconnect the power and all the wires. Mount your new controller and hook the wires up in the same order as before. The rest is just inputting your zip code and some other information about your lawn. Many of the smart irrigation controllers on the market now are between $200 to $300. The money savings will start immediately.
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