Selwyn Times: March 20, 2019

26 6 Wednesday [Edition datE] March 20 2019
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Saving time, money
and water on your
irrigation needs
Now the hot days of summer are almost
over, it is a great time to think about
upgrading your watering system to some
of the latest cost effective and easy to use
automated options, according to Phil
Hudson from locally owned company
Freeman Irrigation.
The latest technology comes into play
with automated WiFi – the sprinklers can
be connected to weather station forecasts
so if rain is expected the amount of water
is reduced.
Automatic systems save water by
irrigation at the correct time of day,
minimising evaporation.
Being able to operate your system
remotely also means you can adjust the
flow at any time to suit the conditions,
saving water and money and a built-in
water system not only adds value to your
property but they also work while you are
way on holiday.
“We have a range of smartphone
controllers and rain sensors that can be
fitted to most systems, allowing to have
easy control from anywhere. If you want
to save money and conserve water a good
rain sensor is an affordable solution,” says
Phil.
Heading into the cooler months is also
a great time for maintenance on your
irrigation systems after the hot summer.
Some of the basic problems include clogged
sprinklers; leaking sprinklers and valves;
obstructed sprinklers; leaking/blocked
solenoid valves; overspray onto footpaths,
streets or buildings; design problems;
missing nozzles or pipe leaks and breaks.
Freeman Irrigation has a range of
irrigation services, not just for residential
homes but also parks, golf courses,
horticultural and viticultural properties,
sub-divisions and commercial properties.
You can visit Phil and the Freeman
Irrigation team at the Canterbury Home
Show from Friday 22 to Sunday 24 March
2019 at Horncastle Arena.
For more information about Freeman
Irrigation’s maintenance service or
installation of new systems and products
email phil@freemanirrigation.co.nz or
call 0800 22 33 92.
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