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Did You Know?

ET - Clocks

These clocks are called Smart Controllers, ET Clocks and Weather Based Controllers.

They all work in the same general way. They take weather monitor data and known characteristics of the plant type, the soil nature, the sloping of the site, root depths and volume output of the sprinkler systems. They evaluate that data and then determine the exact amount of water to apply. Then the computer re-programs the clock to meet that calculated need.

The main difference between systems is that some manufacturers collect the changing weather data from locations away from the landscape site and send it via satellite, while others collect climate conditions on the same site location as the landscape. Some systems require the owner to occasionally clean the weather monitor; others require a small monthly service fee for the daily satellite feed.

All systems require an evaluation of the existing site before they can be installed.

This is called an “audit.” It evaluates the types of soil and plantings in the yard, the sloping nature of the terrain, etc. Most importantly, it determines the volume output of each of the sprinkler nozzles in each valve system and how uniformly each system applies water.

The time has come for more efficient use of our water resources. And it’s remarkably convenient! Let James Irrigation show you the way.