Homeowners and communities that utilize city water for their sprinkler systems may wind up using water needlessly and wasting money, especially with all the rain that South Florida has received thus far this year. According to the South Florida Water Management District, the entire district has received approximately 103% of the typical amount of rain it would receive by this date, or 1.36” more than normal, while Eastern Palm Beach County has had more than 3.2” of rain above normal levels or 107% of its average. A variety of products on the market can help people restrict their sprinkler systems from running when a property has received enough rain has fallen.
People across the Palm Beaches can hire licensed irrigation south florida companies to install some of these products, which will help cut down on water consumption and lead to lower water bills. Most commonly, people can get a simple device called a rainswitch or rain sensor installed and connected to their current sprinkler system. These devices prevent a sprinkler system from running if the property has received a certain threshold of rainfall. To work properly, the sprinkler professional must install the device in an area where it has a clear path to the sky. This means, the rainswitch cannot sit under an eave or a tree.
Other water-saving components of a sprinkler system that can help consumers save money and conserve water during periods of wet weather include so-called “smart” controllers and in-ground moisture sensors. Smart controllers use up-to-date weather data to override pre-set run times when applicable. In-ground moisture sensors communicate with the sprinkler controller to let it know which zones need irrigation based upon the level of moisture in the ground, preventing over-watering. Some of the most knowledgeable sprinkler repair palm beach businesses can educate customers about the different ways in which they can upgrade their systems to reduce water consumption.
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