[My Daily Run]

Originally Posted by LSTOWELL

Well it's read monthly so if its
all covered with and what you say,that can't be what the reader looks at every month

They don't do a visual read they use some kind of computer device that they touch that circle outside the box with

[J1ceasar]

1/2" pipe. 14 gpm.
3/4" pipe is 23 gpjust multiply minutes by gpm
Most zones are supposed to be only 20 -25 minutes each

[LuvtheVillages]

Originally Posted by LSTOWELL

Well it's read monthly so if its
all covered with and what you say,that can't be what the reader looks at every month

The utility worker does not have to look at your meter. They have an electronic gadget on a pole. They wave the gadget over your meter and the numbers are quickly registered. Much faster than looking and writing the numbers, and less chance for error.

[papasetti82]

Originally Posted by vilger

Is there any way for a human being to read the irrigation water meter that is buried underground under the green cover? I opened the green cover and all I see is lots of dirt, pipes and wires. I don't see any numbers that a person can read. It would be useful to be able to measure your water usage for each irrigation zone over the course of a day rather than having to wait for the aggregated monthly bill to arrive.

I have a Courtyard Villa with some small trees & bushes.I turned off the irrigation system two years ago and nothing has died.Most people water too much.If you have grass you need to irrigate but don't over do it.

[Stu from NYC]

Wonder if the meter reader has any idea of how to read it without their gadget.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by Stuart Zaikov

Wonder if the meter reader has any idea of how to read it without their gadget.

Most assuredly they do. Simply lift the flap and look at the numbers.

[Tsalla Apopka]

From what you describe it sounds like you are looking at the electric valve that sends water to a zone of irrigation. The main controller box sends a signal to activate each Zone for a set period of time.

[Briand]

You need to lift the ‘door’ to the LED readout to activate the numbers - they will stay up for only 2 mins and then go blank again....

[Atamasco]

Where did youget the Flume, and how much?

[wisbad1]

Originally Posted by champion6

1. What village do you live in?
North of 466, homes have one water meter. The water is for both human consumption and irrigation. South of 466, homes have two meters - one for potable and another for irrigation. The covers for these meters are nearer the street.

2. There might be a cover nearer the house that contains the valves and pipes - one for each zone. Mine does not have a meter. I don't think any of them do because the meter is near the street.

3. There is no way to "to measure your water usage for each irrigation zone."

3. If you are south of 466, what you would do is read the meter nearer the street which is for your irrigation system.

You share one box with your neighbour, one box two houses

[arbajeda]

Here's a lawn irrigation primer:

How To Water Your Florida Lawn - YouTube

[sallybowron]

Originally Posted by vilger

Is there any way for a human being to read the irrigation water meter that is buried underground under the green cover? I opened the green cover and all I see is lots of dirt, pipes and wires. I don't see any numbers that a person can read. It would be useful to be able to measure your water usage for each irrigation zone over the course of a day rather than having to wait for the aggregated monthly bill to arrive.

We watched the man as he opened ours and a poisonious snake crawled. I moved LOL

[JoeBoroden]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

If you have had an unusually high water bill, you may have a leak somewhere in the underground pipes. Also if you are North of 466, and have an unusually high water bill, you may have a toilet running and need to replace the gasket or something. Village tinker will know. My husband knows too but he is asleep.

I had that happen to me at our house on Louisiana. Had a $300 water bill. Found out the upstairs bonus room toilet was running for a week while out of town.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by wisbad1

You share one box with your neighbour, one box two houses

It depends on where you live. This is not always the case.

[Lyn Wagner]

I run my sprinklers for a complete cycle for 10 minutes and then they shut off . Then in 20 minutes the cycle starts up again. Works much better gives the water a chance to soak in instead of running down the street.