Roundabout Irrigation

Roundabouts are often greened nowadays. Irrigation seems simple, but it can rarely be dependent on weather. Usually, there is no internet connection at such locations, let alone a weather station. Therefore, one can only work with soil sensors to control the irrigation.

And here comes the combination of OpenSprinkler and Truebner into play. While OpenSprinkler controls the irrigation, the sensors from Truebner monitor the soil moisture.

Depending on the size and planting of the roundabout, one to three irrigation circuits are used. One circuit for the central full-circle sprinkler, additional circuits for special plants or when the area is not completely round, for the outer area – provided the planting is flat, e.g., lawns. However, if more perennials are used, one should prefer the classic irrigation with drip lines.

With this combination, irrigation is particularly water-saving: irrigation only occurs when the soil moisture falls below a minimum value.

Technically, this is realized as follows: While OpenSprinkler is installed at the power distributor, the solenoid valves are placed in a valve box.

The sensors are installed at root depth on the irrigation area. The exact number and positioning are determined together with the experts from Truebner.

For example, if 4 sensors are used, they can be grouped together to determine the minimum or average value.

This value is now used to control the irrigation. For this, one plans, for example, a daily irrigation. However, this is only executed if the soil moisture sensor of the group is below a predefined value. Since OpenSprinkler keeps an irrigation log, it can be precisely determined when an irrigation has taken place. All sensor data is also stored.

Together with a pulse water meter (2-wire), the irrigation amount can be accurately recorded.

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The following products are required for this:

Please note that additional components are necessary, e.g., solenoid valves, valve box, sprinklers, pipes, etc. These components should also be installed by a professional, e.g., a landscape gardener. Electrical components should be connected by an electrician. The company Truebner can install and configure the sensors and OpenSprinkler.

Would you like a customized offer? Then please email info@opensprinklershop.de

For questions about the sensors and installation options, please email info@truebner.de

 

Image shows AI-generated roundabout and is for illustration only (Bing Copilot)