Technology is advancing in all facets of our lives; our cars, electronic devices, inside our homes and now, outside our homes in the form of irrigation sensors. Hunter Industries helps “take the storm head on” by providing sensors, including wireless options, to turn your controller into a “smart” controller, making sure your system performs at the most optimal times. 

Good:  Rain Sensor

These rain-sensing devices collect a specific amount of moisture before activating a switch to shut off the system altogether. Only once the sensor dries out does your irrigation controller start to water again. These simple rain sensors are a good option for many residences and business, preventing watering during rainy weather.

Better:  Soil Sensor

Soil sensors are buried into the ground where they measure moisture. This is a better option when considering sensors since the moisture measurement is being taken where it matters most, in the plant root zone.

Best:  Hunter Solar Sync ET Sensor

We rank this sensor best due to its affordability, ease of installation, rain and freeze sensor shutdown abilities and Evapotranspiration (ET) properties. Evapotranspiration, a word you can impress your kids with, is the process by which water is transferred from the land to the atmosphere by evaporation from the soil and other surfaces and by transpiration from plants. The Solar Sync uses historical ET data, gathers current data and automatically adjusts your programmed run times daily based on this information.

Transforming your controller to a “smart” controller will conserve water and keep your lawn and landscape properly irrigated giving you peace of mind and money savings!