[Arid_gardener] Re: wind governed sprinkler control systems

[Olin Miller]

Can't say about the area around Tucson but around Phoenix the most effective
way to avoid the winds is to set your clock to sprinkle only in the early
morning when the winds are calm (usually).  There are a number of wind
governed sprinkler control systems that you can find with a web search using

"wind governed sprinkler control systems"

Most are pretty pricey and I can't vouch for how well they work.

Olin Miller, Master Gardener Volunteer
U of A Cooperative Extension, Maricopa County AZ
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: <digeoaz at aol.com>
To: <arid_gardener at Ag.arizona.edu>
Sent: Monday, May 12, 2008 7:17 AM
Subject: [Arid_gardener] Question from Home-Hort WWW page


> Don George
> 85629
> digeoaz at aol.com
>
> We live in a community with a large common area with a grass & tree
> covering.  There is a sprinkler system installed however we are subject to
> winds and as a result there is a loss of water blown from the intended
> watering area.  Can you advise if there is a wind control system that can
> be installed to shut down the water flow at the meter during wind
> conditions?