Hydraulics at Scale Loops and variable-frequency drives balance pressure across huge systems. Failures cascade fast—monitor flow relentlessly. Central Control Superintendents need dashboards, not just timers. Integrate weather, soil sensors, and pump health. Sustainability Story Document every gallon saved—communities scrutinize water use on courses. Parts Strategy Stock critical rotors and decoders during peak season—lead times spike. […]
Why Two-Wire Wins at Scale Pulling hundreds of home-run conductors is expensive. A two-wire path carries power and data to addressed decoders at each valve. Diagnostics Modern controllers report shorts, opens, and decoder faults—plan training so crews trust the data. Lightning and Surge Follow manufacturer grounding and surge plans—two-wire paths are not magic shields. Expansion […]
Read the Ordinance Restrictions vary by street, water district, and drought stage. Capture the exact allowed days and hours in writing for HOAs. Controller Tools Use non-watering days, program copies, and seasonal adjust to stay compliant without rebuilding schedules weekly. Exemptions New plantings sometimes qualify for temporary variances—document start and end dates. Enforcement Reality Fines […]
What ET Actually Means Evapotranspiration combines soil evaporation and plant transpiration. Controllers use reference ET then adjust for plant type and density. Field Verification Walk zones monthly. If turf looks wilted while ET says decrease, your crop coefficients may be wrong or heads are clogged. Uniformity First Poor DU wastes ET math. Audit catch cans […]
Hunter SkyCommand uses LoRa BOC valve-box controllers and a UCH hub to run large sites from Centralus — no field wire, no 24 VAC at the valve. Model guide for BOC-100, BOC-100-FL, BOC-200, BOC-400, UCH, A2C-LORA, BOC-SOL, and SST.
Why One Threshold Does Not Fit All Turf roots are shallow; shrubs pull from deeper layers. A single global threshold will overwater one and underwater another. Calibration Steps Baseline readings after irrigation and after dry-down. Map those to controller setpoints instead of guessing vendor defaults. Sensor Placement Install in representative soil, not in pure sand […]
Location Matters Mount sensors with open sky exposure but away from walls that shed water unpredictably. Keep them clear of sprinkler spray and gutter splash. Height Guidelines Follow manufacturer height and tilt guidance—many units need level mounting to drain properly after storms. Wired vs Wireless Wired sensors avoid battery issues but require clean routing. Wireless […]
Why Wire Size Matters Solenoids need adequate voltage at the end of the run. Undersized wire causes weak pulls and ghost operations. Home Run vs Daisy Chain Home-run each valve when possible for cleaner troubleshooting. Daisy chains save copper but complicate fault isolation. Splices That Survive Use waterproof connectors rated for direct burial and tug-test […]
HOA irrigation flow sensors turn Hydrawise from a scheduling app into a leak early-warning system. For associations, the expensive failure mode is not a brown lawn—it is a valve stuck open overnight that floods a garage, undermines a slope, or spikes the water bill before anyone walks the site. Hub: HOA irrigation controller upgrade. Example […]
An HOA water budget for irrigation is only useful if the board can show what the controllers actually did. Smart platforms like Hunter Hydrawise turn “we think we saved water” into schedules, history, and flow charts property managers can attach to meeting packets and water-district inquiries. Related: HOA irrigation rules & audits · controller upgrade […]
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