Zilker Smart Water Device - water conservation

10 years ago

last modified: 10 years ago

Hi, I'm a container gardener who uses digital timers (Orbit)
to do drip irrigation to my plants. I
also back Kickstarter projects and one came up that seemed like it might be of
interest to others in the forum since it helps with water conservation:

Zilker Water Timer

Its like a regular timer but you control it with your phone
(like the Nest). It also talks to a
weather database so it can tell when it's been raining or hotter than normal so
it automatically adjusts the watering.
And you can control the amount it waters in gallons (or inches). It doesn't ship unless the project reaches it's goal so that's why I'm posting
it - I want the project to succeed so I get the valve I ordered. Check it out. Thanks!

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Comments (2)

renais1
10 years ago
There are already some excellent irrigation timers with even more features than those you listed available. Just one example from Home Depot: Blossom

Model # AWICD-0100

Internet # 206400392

12 Zone Wi-Fi Smart Watering Controller

Painless installation: replace your outdated controller in minutes and use your existing wires, valves, and sprinklersDesigned to withstand the elements: built to be deployed indoors or outdoors (IP54 rated) with no extra enclosure requiredIoT connectivity: Blossom provides Wi-Fi and power line for a highly-reliable connection making your networking range essentially limitlessSupports up to 12 zones: the watering schedule for each zone is based on local weather data, plant, and sprinkler typesComplete control: monitor and control your yard’s watering schedule from anywhere using your iOS or android smartphone or tabletWeather intelligence: uses real-time local weather data to personalize your watering planRenais
Romy Hanna
Original Author
10 years ago
Blossom is for a sprinkler system, which i don't have. I use a timer hooked up to my regular hose. Like this one: http://www.homedepot.com/p/Orbit-2-Outlet-Hose-Faucet-Timer-56544/205585024 I find it confusing to set up and they break constantly.
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