Weather-based irrigation controller has arrived
The smart irrigation controller I ordered was delivered today.
This is the Hunter ET System (ET = Evaprotranspiration, not extra terrestrial). This system tracks the air temperature and rain, soil type, and plant type to determine the optimal amount of irrigation necessary.
I paid $239 for this system, but the water department offers a $230 rebate. My net cost is $9. Southern California is in the middle of a major drought, so the government is offering incentives for people to conserve water.
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Sunshine M@ (38 months ago | reply)
Wow, that's pretty damn cool.
cosmic_flurk (38 months ago | reply)
That's so cool... too bad I don't have a yard. :(
NikonD80 As Seen By George (38 months ago | reply)
well, with 48 inches of rain per year we are OK on the coast here. I have an irritation system and the only sensor I have is on the roof to sense rain fall. My average water bill last year during irrigation season was about $69 USD$ per month.
Ŀee (38 months ago | reply)
my irrigation is based on the number of cups of coffee i've had...hehehe!!! interesting concept 8-\ major drought here too! we are usually under water restrictions...i like the popularity of underground cisterns to collect rain water, bath water, and laundry water to irrigate lawns.
©h®is 2.0 (38 months ago | reply)
Is this a drip irrigation system?
Drewzer© (38 months ago | reply)
Awesome.
Dea©on Blues Three Point OH! (38 months ago | reply)
well thats cool
slworking2 (38 months ago | reply)
M@: Yeah. I like geek toys like this. :-)
cosmic_flurk: Or you don't have to take care of a yard. :-/
George: We average less than 12" of rain a year here.
Lee: LMAO. Yeah, cisterns would be a good idea.
Chris: The lawn has water-saving rotating heads and the planters have drip irrigation.
Drewzer: Indeed. How's it going, Officer Drewzer, BTW? :-)
Deacon Blues: Yeah. I like technology.