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Reduce Water Bills with Rainswitches and Other Water Conservation Irrigation Technology

New technology gives homeowners greater control over their sprinkler systems. Now you can turn off your WiFi-enabled system from your Smart phone.

2020 has brought above-average amounts of rainfall for the year-to-date, which can lead to unnecessary watering for people who lack rain shut-off devices on their sprinkler systems. The irrigation industry has developed numerous products and technologies to help consumers and communities conserve water and irrigate only when necessary. In today’s blog post, we will explore some of these technologies and products to educate readers about the ways in which they can help people use less water and reduce their water bills.

Homeowners and HOAs who have grown tired of seeing their sprinkler systems running during significant rainstorms can contact leading sprinkler repair boynton beach companies to learn more about rainswitches, rain sensors and other such products. The type of system the customer has will determine the type of device they can install to prevent unnecessary watering. An indexing valve set-up with a mechanical clock will require a wired rainswitch, while a low-voltage digital system can typically use a wireless rainswitch. Customers can also speak with licensed sprinkler contractors in the area about “smart” controllers, which can automatically adjust watering cycles according to the weather.

For the best in irrigation west palm beach advice, seek out the counsel of experienced and licensed professional companies and contractors across the area that have made their reputations on quality work. Top irrigation professionals locally and across the country stay abreast of the latest breakthroughs in technology and the latest trends in the industry. They can knowledgeably speak with consumers about topics such as in-ground moisture sensors, WiFi-enabled irrigation controllers, drip irrigation and much more. In-ground moisture sensors measure the amount of moisture in the ground in each zone, and then communicate with the controller, telling it whether or not to run the sprinklers in that particular zone and for how long.

Recent Rains Highlight the Value of Rainswitches

Rainswitches prevent unnecessary irrigation after significant rain events like tropical storms.

Rainswitches save consumers money and conserve water by keeping sprinkler systems from running when an area has received sufficient rainfall. When installed properly and working properly, these devices, now mandated for new sprinkler systems, will keep sprinkler systems from turning on if the determined threshold of rainfall has been reached. Companies that install sprinklers west palm beach like Bob Irsay Irrigation Design, Inc., can retrofit existing sprinkler systems with these relatively inexpensive devices and help customers save money on their water bills.

Many people with sprinkler systems that lack rainswitches have unnecessarily irrigated their lawns during the recent wet weather. The tropical system formerly called Tropical Depression 8, which has now become Tropical Storm Hermine, has brought substantial amounts of rainfall to the area in the last week. However, people whose sprinkler systems lack rain shutoff devices have watered their lawns without need.

Licensed irrigation companies like Bob Irsay Irrigation Design, Inc. can help homeowners across the Palm Beaches save money and become more environmentally-friendly through the installation of rainswitches. Companies that offer irrigation lake worth services can help customers conserve water, lower their water bills and water their lawns only when necessary with devices such as rainswitches and “smart” clocks.

Sprinkler companies can set rainswitches and similar devices to prevent unnecessary watering. For example, companies can set devices like the Hunter Mini-Clik rainswitch or Rain Bird wireless rainswitch to keep a sprinkler system from running if the rainswitch receives a ½” of rain. Thus, if a property receives only a trace amount of rainfall, or anything less than this threshold, the rainswitch will still allow the sprinkler system to run.

Bob Irsay Irrigation Design, Inc. helps customers across the Palm Beaches reduce their water use and irrigate responsibly. Call us today at (561) 734-3997 to learn more about water-saving products for your sprinkler system in Boynton Beach, Lake Worth, Boca Raton, Greenacres, Delray Beach, Wellington, Lantana, Manalapan, Ocean Ridge, Atlantis and other areas.

Get More Out of Your Sprinkler System with Smart Irrigation Products

Smart irrigation products prevent over-watering and water waste, such as running sprinklers in the rain.

Irrigate Your Lawn Intelligently This Summer

Although the summer rains have finally come, providing much needed relief from the heat and dry conditions of earlier in the year, South Florida homeowners can help their lawns thrive and spend less money watering their yards with efficient irrigation and smart irrigation products. Boca Raton residents can use their boca raton sprinklers less by installing water-saving products like rainswitches and “smart” clocks. Such products can limit overwatering and water waste by keeping people’s sprinklers from running after sufficient rainfall.

Leading sprinkler companies in the South Florida region like Bob Irsay Irrigation Design, Inc. help South Florida customers irrigate their yards intelligently. By cutting down on water waste like overspray onto hardscapes, these businesses can adjust customers’ sprinkler systems to water only where needed and as much as necessary. Bob Irsay Irrigation Design offers a number of smart irrigation south florida products and services to improve the efficiency of customers’ irrigation systems. Watering one’s lawn during or after rain represents one of the more egregious examples of water waste. Bob Irsay Irrigation Design can retrofit many sprinkler systems with rainswitches. These threshold devices prevent customers’ sprinkler systems from running if the device registers a certain amount of precipitation, such as half an inch of rain. To work properly, these devices should be installed in areas where they have a clear path to the sky.

Other “smart irrigation” products include specialized sprinkler heads, rotary nozzles, in-ground moisture sensors and “smart” controllers. Consumers can opt for heads with “seal” features and pressure regulators. These heads automatically prevent water from gushing out if the heads get broken. Rotary nozzles provide more efficient watering than standard nozzles, delivering water at higher precipitation rates. In-ground moisture sensors communicate with sprinkler controllers to keep given sprinkler zones from running if these zones have enough moisture. Smart controllers adjust irrigation watering automatically to water only as much as needed, taking into account various weather conditions.

To learn more about any of the above-mentioned products or services, please contact our office.

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A Leading South Florida Irrigation Business

Across Palm Beach County, Bob Irsay Irrigation Design, Inc., a reputable, licensed and insured full-service irrigation business, helps homeowners, property managers and businesses keep their landscapes and lawns healthy and green with effective and efficient irrigation. The company services and installs sprinkler systems from Boca Raton to Jupiter and all points in between. The family-owned business has helped its customers maintain healthy lawns for decades. Before you search online for search terms like “sprinklers west palm beach,” “sprinklers boynton beach,” “delray beach sprinklers” or “sprinklers boca raton,” give us a call to see if we can help.

Top-Notch Sprinkler Repairs and Service

We generally handle service work such as sprinkler repairs on a time-and-materials basis, charging only for the actual time we spend on the job and the materials we use. All service calls incur at least a minimum charge. We itemize the materials used on each bill. We strive to avoid running up large bills on our customers, let customers know if we encounter unforeseen problems when on site. Our straight-forward and honest approach to service work has helped us become one of the leaders in the industry. Many general contractors, landscaping companies and property managers contact us any time they need help with sprinklers south florida, because of our transparent way of doing business.

We specialize in making existing sprinkler systems more efficient and correcting years of neglect and poor workmanship. For instance, we can move sprinkler heads to establish proper spacing and avoid over-watering. We also install products such as rainswitches and “smart” clocks to make customers’ sprinkler systems less wasteful.