Water Conservation

The following irrigation components are highly recommended to minimize your water usage:

Rain Sensor

rain sensorThere’s nothing more embarrassing, wasteful or costly than an irrigation system that runs when it doesn't have to...in the rain. A Rain
Sensor shuts sprinklers off during a rain fall.

How it Works - Internal disks absorb water and expand proportionally to the amount of rain. As the moisture-laden disks expand, they activate a switch that interrupts the controller’s circuit to the solenoid valves. When dry, the disks contract and release the switch. Your system returns to its programmed water cycle.

  • no wasted water
  • savings on your water bill
  • no worries when you’re away

Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV)

irrigation pressure reducing valveHigh pressure can rupture pipes and/or damage valves and sprinkler heads.

Conserve Water and Save Money! - By adding a p.r.v. to your lawn sprinkler system, your system’s water pressure will be reduced. The p.r.v. is set to the pressure the sprinkler valves and heads were designed and rated. Adjusted pressure will reduce “misting” allowing “droplets” of water to form. These droplets will land on your landscape instead of misting into the atmosphere.

  • Your system will be more efficient and the reduced pressure will extend the life
    of all the components.
  • Please note that depending on demand, city water pressure can fluctuate in any given area.

Pressure Regulated Stem Sprinklers (PRS)

pressure regulated sprinklersThe PRS spray heads maintain a constant outlet pressure of 30psi. This ensures maximum nozzle performance, even with varying inlet pressures. Misting is eliminated due to high inlet pressure, therefore preventing water wastage. The PRS will restrict water loss by up to
70%
if a nozzle is removed or damaged. The PRS technology is also available for Lawn Rotors.

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Seal-A-Matic Sprinklers (S.A.M.)

seal a matic sprinklersS.A.M. spray heads are ideal for use in areas with changing elevations.
A built-in check valve saves water by eliminating low head drainage from spray heads located at the base of slopes or hillsides. They also prevent clogging of nozzles in sandy soils. The S.A.M technology is also available for Lawn Rotors.

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SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor Kit

soil moisture sensorWith a Soil Moisture Sensor Kit from Rain Bird, an irrigation controller is directly linked to the absolute moisture requirements of a site’s vegetation. When the sensor detects dry conditions, the next scheduled watering cycle is allowed. If a site’s soil moisture level is above the threshold, the irrigation cycle is suspended. There are just two basic components – an in-ground sensor and a user interface at the controller.

  • Makes any irrigation controller “smart”
  • Water Savings of 40% or More
  • Advanced soil moisture sensing technology

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ESP-SMT Smart Irrigation Control Systemesp smart irrigation controller

A Smart Controller should be smart enough to account for rainfall, right? Not always. In fact, most Smart Controllers simply suspend irrigation when it rains, without accurately measuring rainfall. By comparison, the ESP-SMT not only suspends irrigation, it measures instantaneous rainfall amounts, determines the effective rainfall and calculates exactly how much to adjust your watering schedule to prevent over-watering and under-watering.

The ESP-SMT's tipping rain bucket measures effective rainfall in order to prevent under or over watering.

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