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Posted by kellyhill in Carousel, Irrigation, Smart Controllers, Technology Solutions on 10 28th, 2011 | No Comments
Smart Controllers
Wasted water. Without a doubt, it’s a huge drain on our natural resources as well as our pocketbooks. It’s a cost that California’s citizens will no longer tolerate. And yet,it’s a problem that municipalities, private property owners and managers can...
Posted by kellyhill in Commercial Projects, Irrigation, Technology Solutions, Water Conservation on 03 19th, 2011 | No Comments
The Miracle of Drip Irrigation
Drip Irrigation is a poly tube system with emitters that deliver water directly to the plants root zone. This system can be used with all types of plants including ground cover, shrubs, vines, trees, and turf. The poly tube comes in sizes .05” to 1”. The poly tube lies on both sides of the plants,...
Posted by kellyhill in Homeowner Projects, Irrigation, Technology Solutions, Water Conservation on 12 23rd, 2010 | No Comments
High Efficiency Nozzles
Toro Precision Nozzles
Delivers 1″ /hr precipitation rate which is significantly less than traditional spray nozzles. Water is applied slowly and evenly which reduces runoff. A wide selection of arcs and radii are available to choose from. Toro Precision Nozzles come in both Male and female...
Posted by kellyhill in Doc Hill's Corner, Irrigation, Smart Controllers, Technology Solutions, Water Conservation on 06 14th, 2010 | No Comments
ET Controllers in Review
Here’s a selection of the latest crop of ET Controllers as reviewed by irrigation expert and ornamental horticulturist Forest Hill.
Aqua Conserve Controllers
AQUA CONSERVE CONTROLLERS
ADVANTAGES: Inexpensive, Easy to install and operate
This controller is useful for large office complexes and homes....
Posted by admin in Doc Hill's Corner, Featured Articles, Irrigation, Water Conservation on 04 27th, 2010 | No Comments
An Untapped Reservoir
by Forest Hill
Wasted water. Without a doubt, it’s a huge drain on our natural resources as well as our pocketbooks. It’s a cost that California’s citizens will no longer tolerate. And yet, it’s a problem that municipalities, private property owners and managers can easily solve.
A...
Posted by kellyhill in Doc Hill's Corner, Featured Articles, Irrigation, Smart Controllers, Technology Solutions, Uncategorized, Water Conservation on 01 27th, 2010 | No Comments
Article featured in the Inland Empire Apartment Association Magazine
The Do’s of Water Conservation in your Landscape
Southern California Drought
It’s always been wise to conserve water, but today in California, conservation is more than just a good idea — it’s essential. California’s main water sources have been severely impacted by record...
Posted by kellyhill in Doc Hill's Corner, Irrigation, Smart Controllers, Technology Solutions, Water Conservation on 09 10th, 2009 | No Comments
SWAN H2o T.V. Commercial
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Irrigation Design
Swan Irrigation Design
Even today, most Irrigation Contractors and Designers entering the Landscape Business are quite often self educated through a process of Trial and Error. This process, which can sometimes be effective, often claims a high mortality rate in terms of plant survival. Unfortunately...
Posted by kellyhill in Doc Hill's Corner, Featured Articles, Irrigation, Smart Controllers, Technology Solutions on 02 4th, 2009 | No Comments
Pros and Cons of Rain Bird Smart Controllers
ESP-SMT
ET Manager
ESP-LX
Indoor and Outdoor?
Yes
No (only indoor unless you purchase outdoor enclosure separately)
Yes
Hourly updated Weather Station Signal?
No (daily updated weather sensor)
Yes
Yes
Rain tipping bucket that instantly stops when...