Landscaping and Irrigation Efficiency
Simple Devices Help You Comply with State Watering Restrictions, Save Water, and Money
Did you know irrigation is not permitted during and 48 hours after a rainfall event? Rain shut-off switches and soil moisture sensors help you comply with the watering restrictions by automatically turning off your irrigation system during periods of rain or when the soil moisture is adequate for plant growth. Once the weather clears, or when your soil dries out, your programmed watering events will resume. These low cost devices save tremendous amounts of water and have a fast return on investment. Installation is relatively easy and most often can be done without professional help.
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Below are some companies that manufacture soil moisture sensors. Please click on each link to learn more.
TORO
Irometer
Rain Bird
Hunter
Baseline
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Marina Coast Water District, Web Address: www.mcwd.org,Conservation Emails: conservation@mcwd.org
11 Reservation Road, Marina CA 93933, (831) 384-6131
Other ideas to consider:
Smart Controllers plus 4 stations --
Rotating Sprinkler Nozzle --
Cistern water tanks integrated into irrigation system to catch rainwater use during the summer --(sites must have sufficient roof area to fill cistern & may require an inspection).
Lawn removal & replacement with low water use plants or permeable surfaces -
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
Replace compromised fixtures, use widespread flood lights with more targeted effects and replace damaged or corroded wiring to optimize your existing facilities and extend their life.
The low voltage industry developed a number of exciting approaches to save electricity. LED Lighting is replacing Halogen and incandescent lamps. Why? LEDs last up to 100,000 hours vs. Halogen’s 20,000 vs. Incandescent’s 5,000 hours. It is estimated that a lamp will not have to be replaced until after 11 years of continuous operation. Furthermore this type of lighting uses less electricity… up to 60% less.
Property requirements change from time to time. As you review your needs, consider in-home wireless remote switching for greater control of outdoor features; swapping out 110-volt (line-level) components with low-voltage counterparts; and adding new effects, particularly those initially passed over or overlooked while the primary job was completed.
Just contact us at the 831-394-6967 for consultation and to schedule it in. Some synthetic turf options are shown below:
Did you know irrigation is not permitted during and 48 hours after a rainfall event? Rain shut-off switches and soil moisture sensors help you comply with the watering restrictions by automatically turning off your irrigation system during periods of rain or when the soil moisture is adequate for plant growth. Once the weather clears, or when your soil dries out, your programmed watering events will resume. These low cost devices save tremendous amounts of water and have a fast return on investment. Installation is relatively easy and most often can be done without professional help.
- Install a Rain Shut-Off Switch
- Install a Rain Shut-Off Switch
If interested in participating in this rebate program, please clickhere to learn more.
Click to shop for one on Amazon
- Soil Moisture Sensors Operate Year Round
Below are some companies that manufacture soil moisture sensors. Please click on each link to learn more.
TORO
Irometer
Rain Bird
Hunter
Baseline
If interested in participating in this rebate program, please clickhere to learn more.
Marina Coast Water District, Web Address: www.mcwd.org,Conservation Emails: conservation@mcwd.org
11 Reservation Road, Marina CA 93933, (831) 384-6131
Other ideas to consider:
Smart Controllers plus 4 stations --
Rotating Sprinkler Nozzle --
Cistern water tanks integrated into irrigation system to catch rainwater use during the summer --(sites must have sufficient roof area to fill cistern & may require an inspection).
Lawn removal & replacement with low water use plants or permeable surfaces -
LIGHTING MAINTENANCE
Replace compromised fixtures, use widespread flood lights with more targeted effects and replace damaged or corroded wiring to optimize your existing facilities and extend their life.
The low voltage industry developed a number of exciting approaches to save electricity. LED Lighting is replacing Halogen and incandescent lamps. Why? LEDs last up to 100,000 hours vs. Halogen’s 20,000 vs. Incandescent’s 5,000 hours. It is estimated that a lamp will not have to be replaced until after 11 years of continuous operation. Furthermore this type of lighting uses less electricity… up to 60% less.
Property requirements change from time to time. As you review your needs, consider in-home wireless remote switching for greater control of outdoor features; swapping out 110-volt (line-level) components with low-voltage counterparts; and adding new effects, particularly those initially passed over or overlooked while the primary job was completed.
Just contact us at the 831-394-6967 for consultation and to schedule it in. Some synthetic turf options are shown below: