How Do You Select A Rain Sensor For An Irrigation System?
Properly installed, rain sensors can conserve water and protect your lawn or garden from over watering and potential fungal growths. These automatic shut-off devises are relatively inexpensive and can pay for themselves through water savings in less than a year, according to experts in the Irrigation Association. While standard rain sensors require wiring to the control box, newer wireless versions that are just as accurate are available. Here’s how to choose a system. Select a location to install the rain sensor receiver, which will receive data from the transmitter, near your irrigation control box by drilling holes and hanging the receiver. Connect the two according to manufacturer’s instructions. If the controller does not have a sensor terminal, use the controller’s common terminal to attach the sensor’s wire. Select a location to mount the rain sensor. The sensor should be high enough to receive rainfall, but not be blocked by roof lines, other buildings or trees. With wireless s
