Smart Controller or ET
What is a smart controller?
A smart controller is just that, S-M-A-R-T. What a smart controller does is take on site conditions and calculate how long the irrigation needs to run based on those conditions. It takes into account temperature, rain fall and solar radiation. For example, smart controllers can tell the difference between a 90 degree sunny day and a 90 degree cloudy day.
Smart controllers have been around for a long time, but have not been cost effective for the home owner or apartment complex management. Now, a smart controller can earns the money spent on it back in just a summer of water savings.
The saving in water is huge! Also, since the use of the irrigation system is more controlled, wear and tear of the irrigation equipment is minimized, meaning The system will last longer.
In addition, the smart controller saves with pest control and with sod and plant replacement. The controller knows if we are in a drought and will increase water as well as when it is winter with cold air and no sun.
I, personally, have a smart controller at my home and I am SHOCKED on how LITTLE WATER it uses. My lawn and landscape is the best on the block and all I do is minor maintenance by adjusting the heads every month just to make sure the irrigation system continues to work properly.
A smart controller and monthly check up. That is all you need.
Save water, SAVE MONEY and have a green yard.
Keep it green with a smart controller in your irrigation system.
For more information, contact us at Bruce Hage Irrigation, 407-275-0804.