Is there a device that detcts rain and will shut off a yard sprinkling sysen for 24 hours afterward? I know it is possible because the windshield wipers on my car go on automatically when it rains.
2006-11-12 13:33:16 · 4 answers · asked by syrious 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Yes there is such a devise... Most all of the newer sprinkler control stations have a auxiliary terminal that you can attach a "Rain Detector" to.. It will seance the rain and respond by canceling the days scheduled watering. Bye default, i believe it stops for 24 hours but can be increased for more time or if still raining after24hrs it will again skip the day... I have one on my rain bird station and have installed them on Gene, Toro, and even a few generic systems... Home Depot sales them and I believe they run around $15.00, BUT they must be compatible with the system... They are very handy and DO save the yard and $$! Good luck.
2006-11-12 13:38:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Barometer. Barometric pressure can be an indicator of coming rain storms.
2006-11-12 13:35:21 · answer #2 · answered by G-pops 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My knee hurts right before the rain. If that helps.
2006-11-12 13:37:32 · answer #3 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I use a device called my hand. I turn my hand palm up and place it out in front of me. If raindrops hit it I turn off the sprinklers. It never fails!
2006-11-12 13:36:56 · answer #4 · answered by mrmanseven 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋