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Smart irrigation controller for a residential sprinkler system in Waxhaw

Why Does My Sprinkler System Water During the Rain?

Quick answer: If an automatic sprinkler system runs during rain, the controller may not have a working rain interruption, the sensor may be bypassed or malfunctioning, or the controller may be programmed without weather-based adjustment. Check whether a rain sensor is installed Not every controller setup has an active rain sensor. A standard timer follows…

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Residential sprinkler system watering a healthy green lawn at a home in Waxhaw, North Carolina.

How Much Should You Water Your Lawn in Spring in Waxhaw, NC?

Quick answer: Spring irrigation in Waxhaw should respond to current rainfall, temperature, soil conditions and the landscape rather than using a fixed summer schedule. Cooler spring weather often means a lawn needs less supplemental irrigation than it will during hotter, drier periods. Why spring watering is different Evaporation and plant water demand are generally different…

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How Do Rain Sensors Work on Sprinkler Systems?

Quick answer: A rain sensor temporarily interrupts or suspends scheduled irrigation after sufficient rainfall. It helps prevent unnecessary watering, but it does not measure soil moisture throughout the landscape or repair an inefficient watering schedule. What the sensor does Most residential rain sensors communicate with the irrigation controller and prevent automatic watering when the sensor…

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