Soil Moisture Sensors

Video: Understanding Your Soil Moisture Sensor Controller

Devils Eye Springs

photo courtesy of Allan Kessler

 

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Chapter

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Video Chapters

 

Segment 1: Introduction to Soil Moisture Sensors

0:14

How do our yards effect our streams, lakes and springs?

1:50

What is the purpose of a soil moisture sensor? 

How does overwatering effect my yard?

Video

Segment 1

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Segment 2: SMS and Your Irrigation System

0:00

What will be installed?  When should I water?

Video Segment 2

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Segment 3: After Installation

0.00

What do I need to know about my SMS controller?

(2 exceptions to “Leave it alone”)

0.48

1.  Routine Testing:  How do I test my sprinklers?

 

2.  Changes for Daylight Savings/Eastern Standard Time:

2.37

How do I change the clock when the time changes?

3.28

How do I change my weekly watering days for winter and summer seasons?

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Segment 4: Optional Information

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What else is there to know?

1.05

How can I set the run times?

3.46

How can I set the start times?

6.12

Can it tell me how much moisture is in my soil?

7:17

Conclusion

7:27

Links for more information; Video Credits

Video Segment 4

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