Irrigation Timers
In order to water efficiently, it is important to know how to operate your irrigation system timer. It may be helpful to keep directions handy to change settings seasonally. Familiarize yourself and become comfortable with your irrigation system timer, so that you know what days you are watering, for how long, and what time of day for each zone. It is also helpful to know how to shut the system off and run it manually for periodic maintenance or in case of a break.
If you do not have a copy of the irrigation timer directions, locate the make and model of the timer to search the manufacturer’s website for an electronic version. You can also visit our Rain Sensors page for more information.
Weather Stations and Smart Timers
A little more costly, but extremely accurate, weather stations and smart timers can be accessed and controlled from anywhere on your internet-capable phone or computer. When combined with a flow meter, they can record exactly how much water is going to each zone, so you can recognize a possible leak whether you are at work or out of town.
Operating rain sensors or soil moisture sensors are required on all automatic irrigation systems in order to shut off the system and save water when sufficient rainfall has occurred, per Florida Statute 373.62
