It is estimated that with smart controllers a home owner, apartment complex or HOA can expect to reduce water use by 30% or more. This is done through using real time weather data including rain, temperature, humidity and more. There are different type of controllers from very basic to complex.
Basic controller uses historical data and does not adjust to daily weather changes
Good Uses real time data and adjust the water usage automatically
Very Good Same as above but also can be programmed to take into account slope areas and shaded areas
Best All of the above with internet access and many other options.
All will help reduce over watering and lower your water bill. Obviously one that measure the weather and also ET is most effective. We will guide you through the process to ensure the proper type of controller is installed.
What is Evapotranspiration?
ET is the amount of water lost from the soil through evaporation plus the plant’s water loss (known as transpiration), both of which are dramatically affected by weather conditions. Many of the smart controllers use current weather information and ET to water your landscape only when it needs it.
