Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controllers Squash Rain Bird

The Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller is a slightly more advanced model than the Smartline SL800 series. This model has four zone bases, though it can be expanded to 16 zones using an SLM4 four zone module. The SL1620 series and SL1624 series have even more capacity for zones, reaching 20-24 zones each. The Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller does come loaded with features, many of which outrank the competition. Some of these features include mounting brackets (for anchoring the system to the wall), a heavy duty indoor/outdoor cabinet, preinstalled line cord, transformer power, a valve locator, a volt and amp meter, a backlit display and a monthly seasonal percentage adjust feature.

What do all these features mean in simple English? Simply put, the Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller can figure out exactly how much water you need for irrigation purposes based on data it collects about ground site, weather and plant material. There are also numerous settings and modes that can come in handy when you decide to customize your irrigation schedule. For instance, one feature known as Volatile Program Memory lets your system keep track of numerous programs and starting times even without a battery.

The fact of the matter is that most homeowners are using too much water. They feel that it's better to use an abundance of water rather than too little, and this costs them at the end of the month. Few may notice though, especially if water is relatively low compared to other bills, or if the water bill is included for rent. Still, when you consider that excessive water usage actually adds up to hundreds of dollars every year, then it should make you pause and reflect just how much water you really need. This is why a Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller can be so valuable for some. This unit takes key weather data and combines it with information regarding site, plant and sprinkler information. The device is able to calculate exactly how much water is required. When this quota is reached, the device does not overwater the site.

Not only does this eliminate excessive water usage, but it also eliminates runoff, which is the process of water flow taking pollutants with it back to the city water supply. The Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller offers mechanical intelligence far beyond just an old clock and timer. The most important aspect is that the system can save consumers water, sometimes as much as 20% to 50%.

Remember that although you buy this product for a moderate price, you are actually buying the use of water from the local water company every single month. It is a fact that water prices are increasing. If you do the math, you realize that every wasted quart of water can wind up costing you dollars a month and potentially hundreds of dollars a year. Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 Controller can help you control water distribution. This model of the series is more expansive and powerful than the SL800 series, which has already revolutionized the irrigation industry in its own right. Smartline is the smart choice.

Richard Gilliland is VP of GreenMarkIrrigation.com one of the largest online wholesale dealers and distributors of Weathermatic SL1600 and sprinklers.