Summer Irrigation 101: hassle-free vacation gardening with smart tech
Proper Summer Vacation Irrigation: Best Practices for Watering Your Garden
Summer means sunshine, relaxation, and fun, right? Not for those managing irrigation systems! With soaring temperatures, spotty rainfall, and customers on vacation, it's a season brimming with challenges. But fear not – we've got some handy tips and tricks to ensure your plants stay lush and healthy while you're away, all thanks to smart devices and remote management.
Here's a simple guide to get you started:
Before You Head Out the Door: Your Essential Checklist
To ensure a trouble-free summer for your customers, it pays to prep the irrigation system well in advance. Take a look at these essential pre-vacation tasks:
Inspect Everything
From controllers to solenoid valves, sensors, and pipes, every element needs to be checked and tested. A faulty component can cause big issues, so it's best to find out earlier rather than later.
Make the Switch to Smart Irrigation
If your system isn't already smart, now's the perfect time to upgrade. Smart systems let you manage irrigation remotely and respond quickly to any surprises.
Test Your Connection
With smart irrigation, Wi-Fi devices must be properly connected to the internet. Checking the stability of the connection, updating the firmware, and testing communication with the app are crucial steps to avoid any downtime.
Optimize Your Programs
Water requirements vary depending on the temperature, exposure, and soil type. Properly setting irrigation programs, including rain sensors, allows for watering only when needed, saving resources and reducing waste.
While You're Away: Easily Manage the System from Afar
When your customer is on vacation, you can't afford to leave anything to chance. With the right tools, you can efficiently and promptly monitor and respond to the system from anywhere.
App Management
By integrating the system with a Nuvola Vision internet device, you'll be able to access Vision controllers, modify programs, activate or deactivate irrigation, and receive real-time notifications, all via the app. This enables continuous monitoring, even from a distance.
Clear Communication
A good system is only half the battle – clear and consistent communication is crucial. Keep your customers informed about any oddities, confirm irrigation cycles, and reassure them to build trust and avoid any unpleasant surprises.
Local emergency contact
Despite technology, many problems can be diagnosed and resolved remotely. However, it's always wise to have an emergency plan. Ask the customer for a local emergency contact who can step in for any issues that can't be resolved remotely.
Preparing for the unexpected is part of the job. With a bit of preparation and the right tools, you can enjoy your summer vacation without worrying about irrigation.
Follow these best practices for stress-free summer irrigation:
- Inspect everything before leaving
- Switch to smart irrigation, if you haven't already, and manage the system via an app
- Test components and connections
- Communicate with the client
- Have a local emergency contact
Some plants can't wait for you to return: start utilizing smart irrigation systems from Rain to simplify your work and guarantee optimal results, even when you and your customers are on vacation.
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- To guarantee a trouble-free summer for both you and your customers, consider upgrading to smart irrigation systems that allow for remote management, like incorporating a Nuvola Vision internet device for app-based control and real-time notifications.
- Smart-home devices such as smart irrigation systems can be seamlessly integrated into your home-and-garden lifestyle, helping keep plants healthy while you're on vacation, and offering features like rain sensors for water conservation.
- Compelling gadgets like smart irrigation systems are not just a gardening must-have but a valuable addition to your tech arsenal, merging the worlds of technology and home-and-garden for a lifestyle upgrade and hassle-free vacation gardening experience.
