Rain Sensors have been used for some time with automobiles. The technology is somewhat related to the intermittent windshield wiper which made its way onto the automobile scene with Ford years ago, which automatically turned on the wipers when it sensed rain.
In a similar way, rain sensors for your landscape allow you to monitor the level of water output of typical lawn sprinklers. This saves you money over the long run by limiting the amount of water that is being used, so that you do not run up a large water bill.
In addition rain sensors are ‘green-friendly,’ because they stop debris and other materials from getting into the water supply and running off into others’ property and other areas.
Here are some other reasons you may want to consider having sensors installed in your sprinkler system:
- They allow you walk away from your sprinkler system and not worry that you are using too much water, flooding your property, or creating a mess in your lawn. It also removes the worry while you are away on vacation by allowing you to trust the system to monitor and adjust the water flow without having to do it manually.
- It saves the life of your sprinkler system. If you let your sprinkler run constantly without breaks, it may eventually drain on the mechanisms and limit the life of your sprinkler system. This may not be as big of a deal to the average person, but if you have a business and run several sprinklers this way, it can run into a great deal of money in maintenance and replacement parts over time.
- It saves money due to reduced water costs and utilities. This can be substantial for a big business, such as a bank or other organization which needs to keep the lawn looking neat and presentable at all times. The sensors take the worry out of maintaining your sprinkler system while still getting the results you want in lawn and landscape maintenance.
- It saves energy and reduces waste, which makes it a “green-friendly” solution. This will also help your business’s reputation by promoting your business as an earth-friendly entity.
- It lowers the level of staff required. With an automatic rain sensor, you do not have to hire as many people to maintain your landscape or sprinkler system, so this saves you money as well.
As you can see, there are several reasons why it is advantageous to utilize rain sensors for your irrigation system, whether you have a small lawn to maintain or several. It saves you money and time, staff hours, and cuts down significantly on waste.
American Irrigation specializes in installing and maintaining high quality sensor systems. If you would like more information about what we do, contact us.