SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor Kit by Rain Bird

The SMRT-Y Soil Moisture Sensor is a new class of smart control technology that makes any irrigation controller "smart" and is simple to use but highly sophisticated in its water-saving capabilities. This affordable device precisely monitors moisture levels in absolute terms, unaffected by soil temperature or electrical conductivity that limit the accuracy of other sensors and relays that information back to the controller. It only allows a watering cycle when the root zone moisture drops below the set threshold.

Developed based on the same TDT sensing technology used in agricultural applications, the SMRT-Y soil moisture sensor is long-lasting and dependable, addressing the environmental demands of both residential and commercial applications. By optimizing the amount of moisture at the root zone, the SMRT-Y conserves enough water in many applications to pay for itself in less than a year, resulting in water savings of 40% or more.

Using the SMRT-Y soil moisture sensor avoids overwatering, leading to a healthier landscape that is less prone to fungus and shallow root growth. The device eliminates needless watering and allows the soil to dictate when watering is appropriate. Adding a soil moisture sensor allows users to meet tough water conservation guidelines that require "smart" watering devices.

The SMRT-Y checks soil conditions every 10 minutes, displaying moisture content, electrical conductivity, and soil temperature at the touch of a button. It also provides watering history for the last 7 irrigation cycles. With soil moisture sensing, users no longer need to worry about adjusting the controller. They only need to program the controller once to water every day that irrigation is allowed – the soil moisture sensor will take care of the rest.

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