Saving Water and Money with Rain Sensors

A rain sensor is water conservation device that causes your system to shut off in the event of rain fall.  They are available as both wireless and hard wire devices and are usually located near your controller or a place where rain can be detected such as a roof.  When it rains the device sends a signal to the sensors of the controller preventing any valves from opening.  Some rain sensors can even detect freezing temperatures and shut off the system when it gets cooler.  For Charlotte irrigation contractors, detecting freezing tempuratures is usually not a problem during the watering season.  However, using a rain sensor with your irrigation system is highly recommended to save water and allow you a no hassle solution for watering your lawn.  Rain sensors also save you money in the long run.  No longer will you over saturate your lawn by watering to soon after a good rain.  In some areas rain sensors are mandated for water conservation purposes.  Although Charlotte irrigation contractors and homeowners do not have these mandates yet, the trend is to install these devices sooner than later to help our area maintain its water sources for years to come.