Rain Sensor Installation

What This Service Involves

Given how often it rains around Puget Sound, a rain sensor is one of the highest-value upgrades for reducing waste and protecting plant roots from oversaturation. The sensor detects rainfall and signals your controller to skip scheduled cycles until the landscape dries out. We mount it where it catches true rainfall but stays clear of eaves and overspray, then wire and calibrate it to your controller. We test it under simulated rain so you can trust it will suspend watering when the marine layer opens up.

Benefits

Eliminates watering during frequent PNW rain; Lowers water bills automatically; Prevents root rot from oversaturation; Meets water-efficiency best practices; Calibrated and tested before we leave

Our Process

1) Select an optimal rainfall-exposed mounting spot; 2) Mount the sensor clear of eaves and overspray; 3) Wire the sensor to your controller; 4) Set the rainfall threshold for local conditions; 5) Simulate rain to confirm watering suspends

What Affects the Cost

Sensor type wired or wireless; Controller compatibility; Mounting location and wiring run; Threshold calibration and testing; Integration with an existing smart system

Best Time of Year

Install in spring so the sensor is skipping cycles through the wet season and ready for summer showers.