Intelligent Sprinkler Controller
Sprinklers are useful tools to have in the garden as they help you water your lawn and other plants without having to do so personally, but the Intelligent Sprinkler Controller goes one up on ordinary models since it is able to tell whether it might rain within the next 12 hours or so, automatically postponing scheduled watering cycles in the process.
An integrated barometer monitors changes in barometric pressure and cancels a scheduled watering when rain is forecasted, ensuring your sprinkler system will not turn on prior to or during a rain shower. The device automatically resumes watering on the next scheduled day (weather permitting). You can input the day of the week, time, and duration of each watering using the five-button control panel and LCD. The device calculates how many gallons of water it saves and displays the amount on the LCD. The sprinkler controller simply connects to a standard spigot and garden hose and does not require a subscription to a weather service.
Powered by a single 9-volt battery, the Intelligent Sprinkler Controller can be yours for $99.95.
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jim Says: June 19, 2009 at 2:32 pm
If you have an always-on network connection you should also search on “LawnCheck” or “EtherRain” for information on a network sprinkler controller that has weather controlled cycles and is not much more expensive that the device discussed here, plus you get web-based scheduled control of up to eight valves.
BTW, a barometer doesn’t always give accurate information about rainfall for purposes of irrigation.
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Orbit Sprinkler Parts Says: May 31, 2011 at 11:22 am
Wow! This is really cool! It’s amazing what technology can do these days.
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