Lisa99
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I just installed a sprinkler controller called Irrigation Caddy.
The controller itself is just a plastic box on the wall in the garage, there are no buttons, dials, or other input devices. The controller is connected via wi-fi to my computer. To set up the system you go to a dedicated web site for the device and it automatically finds the controller. You then set up your system however you want it to run.
You can name your zones so no more generic zone 1, Zone 2. Instead mine are named Front yard flower bed west, Front yard flower bed east, etc. And no more having to get annoyed at hubby because he's piled stuff in front of the controller in the garage right when I need to get to it to make a seasonal adjustment.
Also, the software connects to Yahoo weather, so if it's raining in your zip code the system won't come on. Of course you can override the system in case it didn't rain on your patch of lawn.
Took about 15 minutes to install and get running, so super easy set up...oh, and it has an iPad app too
I'll be playing with it this weekend as I convert a couple of zones to drippers and run tests...but I think this will be a keeper.
The controller itself is just a plastic box on the wall in the garage, there are no buttons, dials, or other input devices. The controller is connected via wi-fi to my computer. To set up the system you go to a dedicated web site for the device and it automatically finds the controller. You then set up your system however you want it to run.
You can name your zones so no more generic zone 1, Zone 2. Instead mine are named Front yard flower bed west, Front yard flower bed east, etc. And no more having to get annoyed at hubby because he's piled stuff in front of the controller in the garage right when I need to get to it to make a seasonal adjustment.
Also, the software connects to Yahoo weather, so if it's raining in your zip code the system won't come on. Of course you can override the system in case it didn't rain on your patch of lawn.
Took about 15 minutes to install and get running, so super easy set up...oh, and it has an iPad app too
I'll be playing with it this weekend as I convert a couple of zones to drippers and run tests...but I think this will be a keeper.