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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, Customer Stories, Doc Hill's Corner, Homeowner Projects, Smart Controllers, Technology Solutions, Water Conservation on 05 4th, 2011 | No Comments
Smart Controller Installations
6th Street Norco Country Center, Norco CA
Adams Residence, Sherman Oaks CA
Alpert Residence, Alta Loma CA
Americas Best Value Inn and Suites, Ontario CA
Bevilacqua Residence, Glendora CA
Brown Residence, Rancho Cucamonga CA
Chang Residence, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
D. Doniak Residence,...
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 Smart Controllers, Technology Solutions, Water Conservation on 12 28th, 2010 | No Comments
Wireless Soil Moisture Sensor
UgMO is an abbreviation for Underground Monitoring. The latest product from UgMO is a wireless soil moisture sensor. Soil Moisture Sensors are meant to be placed in the soil of your landscape, and measure how wet or dry your soil is. When the soil gets too dry, the sensor will tell the controller when...
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 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...
Proven Savings
The Case Studies below are great examples of just how much money can be saved by switching to a Rain Bird Smart Controller….
Posted by kellyhill in Doc Hill's Corner, Irrigation, Smart Controllers, Technology Solutions, Water Conservation on 09 10th, 2009 | No Comments
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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...