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Key shopping considerations for smart sprinkler controllers

2021-07-26

Compatibility with Sprinkler Parts
Smart sprinkler controllers usually install easily and jibe with existing in-ground wired sprinkler systems, as long as they are attached to an AC power supply. You’ll need to plug the system control into an outlet or have it hardwired into your electrical system. The controllers do not work well with battery-powered systems or hose timers. Like your smartphone or smart thermostat, the smart sprinkler controller needs access to your home’s WiFi network so it can access weather reports and analyze precipitation data to determine when and how often to open the sprinkler valves.

Zones
Sprinkler control systems operate in zones. The bigger the property, the more watering zones or stations it will have. Most smart systems can control two to 16 zones. Each zone has sprinkler heads and underground pipework containing valves that open and close when triggered by the smart sprinkler controller. The right controller for your landscape should be able to power at least as many zones as you have on your property. If you think you’ll be adding zones in the future, select a controller with more zones than you currently have. To determine your current number of zones, remove the control panel on your existing system to see which zones have been wired into the system. You also can run a test on your system that will cycle through each zone. When a zone is activated, the sprinkler heads in only that area will emit water. Make a rough diagram of your landscape, numbering each section with its corresponding zone until you’ve tested your entire landscape.

Ease of Installation

Designed to replace your wired in-ground sprinkler system, smart systems are relatively easy to install as long as they’re properly located. Most have controllers for indoor or outdoor mounting. Indoor systems have a plug-in cord with an external transformer that needs to operate from a sheltered area away from the weather, like in a garage or shed, or on a covered patio. Outdoor-mounted sprinkler systems are built to withstand the elements. With these models, the transformer rests inside a weather-resistant housing and is hardwired into your home’s electrical system. Use the designated app to connect the installed system to your WiFi and you’re ready to go.


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