[tuccillo]

With 57,000 homes, enforcement will be challenging. I think it is safe to say that compliance will be less than 100% ;-)

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

What about enforcement? Most people I know wouldn't have a clue as to how to reset their sprinkler system from two days to one, and they don't have an irrigation maintenance service.

[dsbouley]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

In the paper, it stated that starting June 5-Aug 1--watering of lawns in Sumter, Marion & Fruitland Park will be restricted to 1 day a week between 6pm -8pm

How many minutes will we be allowed to water on the allocated day & what day will we be allowed to water

I started watering 10 minutes per day every day starting at 2:30 am. Plants just 2-3 minutes. Actually watering less per week than I was at twice per week with much better results. Some of my neighbors started doing it first and I was amazed at the results.

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[Chatbrat]

On the sprinkler control panel it states my water days are Tues & Fri, but our house # ends in a zero- that means Mon--I'm going to change the day to Mon. only

[retiredguy123]

One problem in The Villages is that the builder is installing a Hunter irrigation panel that uses a "solar sync" monitor that doesn't work and nobody, including the builder, knows how it is supposed to work. Last summer, my system was watering at 50 percent in July, when it should have been at 100 percent or higher. Why can't the builder select a system that makes sense and is easy to use? The system is supposed to monitor weather conditions and automatically adjust the watering schedule accordingly. The Hunter solar sync system is totally useless, but, apparently it cannot be turned off.

[Chatbrat]

I had Joe Tucker check our sprinkler set up, the solar sync on my system was disconnected--its a blue wire, just remove it ,again it can be disabled

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

I had Joe Tucker check our sprinkler set up, the solar sync on my system was disconnected--its a blue wire, just remove it ,again it can be disabled

Why couldn't he make it work, instead of disabling it? I think the Hunter system is a waste of money and water, and the builder is installing hundreds of these worthless systems.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by dsbouley

I started watering 10 minutes per day every day starting at 2:30 am. Plants just 2-3 minutes. Actually watering less per week than I was at twice per week with much better results. Some of my neighbors started doing it first and I was amazed at the results.

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This is what we used to do at Lake Michigan, where everything is built on sand. The water drains right through into the sand and nothing is retained, so more frequent watering for shorter periods is the way to go. I plan to try this, because our lawn looks like the Sahara Desert with two days per week.

[Chatbrat]

The solar system doesn't really know whats happening in your specific location--thats why its worthless & should be disconnected

[retiredguy123]

I agree that it is worthless, but most people won't disconnect it. They are at the mercy of a system that will change their watering times for no logical reason. So, they have no idea how much they are watering because Big Brother is in control of their water usage.

[dsbouley]

Originally Posted by CFrance

This is what we used to do at Lake Michigan, where everything is built on sand. The water drains right through into the sand and nothing is retained, so more frequent watering for shorter periods is the way to go. I plan to try this, because our lawn looks like the Sahara Desert with two days per week.

I'm a believer now

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[bob47]

Originally Posted by dsbouley

I started watering 10 minutes per day every day starting at 2:30 am. Plants just 2-3 minutes. Actually watering less per week than I was at twice per week with much better results. Some of my neighbors started doing it first and I was amazed at the results.

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Are you using 10 minutes per zone regardless of how long each zone was set for at 1 or 2 days per week? This will save me water also and something I will try.

[dsbouley]

Originally Posted by bob47

Are you using 10 minutes per zone regardless of how long each zone was set for at 1 or 2 days per week? This will save me water also and something I will try.

10 minutes per zone regardless what it was

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[jgm3279]

What about the snowbirds who are not here to change their settings?

[NoMoSno]

Short time, frequent watering, produces a shallow root system. Not good for drought conditions.

[Toymeister]

Originally Posted by jgm3279

What about the snowbirds who are not here to change their settings?

Exactly, no official body has sent me any notice. None. It is not like they don't know where I live. The bills arrive like clockwork.

I am not being a spoiler, I am being realistic.

But if they do I have a Rachio controller, I can set the time a thousand miles away. Available from Amazon.