Originally Posted by Toymeister (Post 1837979)

Wow, just Wow.

Advice is worth less than you pay for it, case in point. Not all of us reside in CYV or patio villas some stone or no stone so simply disregard a 2k to 5 k gallons per month recommendation. Some parameters need to be addressed first OP like what type of grass you have, size of lot, do you have the original sprinkler controller or a smart controller and any other relevant details.

I have developed a spreadsheet of several neighbors water usage, 23 I believe, I can tell you unequivocally I could not draw any conclusions except no one used as little as 5,000 gallons per month during the growing season, no one.

Originally Posted by Girlcopper (Post 1838028)

You made a spreadsheet of 23 of your neighbors water usage? :shocked

Originally Posted by Toymeister (Post 1838046)

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I love statistics. Very helpful thing to do for investments. I looked to water usage to determine occupancy rates for those who rented out their homes. I tried to replicate those who claimed they "always" had their home rented it turns out such claims were a stretch of the truth. I used owner occupied homes as a baseline for water usage.

The most interesting thing I researched in TV was how many paid off the bond and what sort of home they had.

Originally Posted by evluoma (Post 1837887)

Being new The Villages I am not familiar with lawn watering. How often should I run our sprinkler system? Are there certain days that I am suppose to restrict watering to? About how long to water each time? Any advice appreciated.

Originally Posted by wisbad1 (Post 1837967)

Use a hose and sprinkler, lot cheaper

Originally Posted by Dond1959 (Post 1837894)

On our sprinkler box in the garage has the days for watering. Typically it is 2 days a week, spaced 3 to 4 days apart. You are trying to get about an inch of water on the lawn each week. The length of time you water each zone should adjust throughout the year (at least in the newer areas). Watering more in summer and less in winter. This is a seasonal or solar adjustment. If you have a rain sensor then the system will turn off when it has recently rained.

I recommend finding a neighbor to assist you or calling a professional if you are unsure how to operate the system. There should be online manuals you can google for your system. If you are handy around the home you will have no issues. Look at the grass often, if it is nice and green the system is probably working fine, if brown areas it could be a problem with sprinkler heads.

If you are south of 44, I can assist if you like to check the system. Pretty easy and quick to do. I used to work on sprinkler systems just after high school.

Originally Posted by evluoma (Post 1837887)

Being new The Villages I am not familiar with lawn watering. How often should I run our sprinkler system? Are there certain days that I am suppose to restrict watering to? About how long to water each time? Any advice appreciated.

Originally Posted by KRM0614 (Post 1838170)

Water 2 times a week 10 min in each zone.

Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 1837890)

Have you checked on the inside of your water control panel??........probably a sticker with recommendations. But...........better to water less three times per week than the recommended twice per week.