Rain Sensors for Sprinkler Systems

Metro Orlando FL | Kissimmee - Sanford - Leesburg

Tired of having to reset your controller after storms? Rain sensors for your sprinkler system are what you need to achieve that effortlessly beautiful landscape, minus the effort. These sensors are designed to shut off your sprinkler system automatically when they detect a set amount of rainfall, so there’s no overwatering and no needless spike on your water bill.

Rain sensors aren’t just some fancy add-on, they’re the unsung heroes that keep your landscape eco-friendly and compliant with Altamonte Springs laws. Excess watering leads to higher utility bills, decreased quality of your turf, nutrient runoff, and violation of local water conservation ordinances.

Our expert team at Heron Home And Outdoor installs state-of-the-art irrigation systems equipped with rain sensors that fit perfectly with your existing system.

Is Your Rain Sensor Sprinkler System Working Correctly? (It’s the Law!)

According to the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.)40C-2.042(5), a functioning rain sensor device is required on all Altamonte Springs sprinkler systems. But beyond legal obligations, it’s a no-brainer for saving water and cash during those sweltering Altamonte Springs summers. It’s not just law compliance, these devices are a smart, painless way to save money and conserve water.

Do Rain Sensors on Sprinkler Systems Work?

Absolutely! When enough rain has fallen, then the sensors let the timer know to skip the next cycle and not run. If you’re out of town or just unaware of the weather forecast, the rain sensor will make sure your lawn isn’t overwatered.

How Long Do Sprinkler Rain Sensors Last?

The average rain sensor functions for up to ten years before needing replacement. However, regular maintenance checks on your irrigation

system can spot any potential issues before they become bigger headaches.

Offering the Hunter Sprinkler Rain Sensor

Most rain sensors on the market require a set amount of water to accumulate before shutting the system off. In that “accumulation time,” the system will unnecessarily continue to water. However, the Hunter Rain-Clik shuts the irrigation system off immediately when it starts to rain, saving you water.

As a Hunter partner, Heron Home And Outdoor is happy to install their rain sensors along with your irrigation systems. Once the rain stops, they evaluate if the soil needs more water and reactivate the system accordingly.

The Hunter sprinkler rain sensor adapts so you don’t have to! Features include:

• Non-Volatile Memory: No battery is required for backing up programs and current date and time. Holds programs indefinitely, even after a power outage.
• Two Levels of Superior Surge Protection: Controllers are protected from electrical spikes. Most clocks have fuses that constantly have to be replaced due to power surges. However, the Hunter Pro-C does not have fuses.

You can access your rain sensor sprinkler systems with the touch of a button. The following convenient wireless remote controls are also available:

• Remote operation of any station or program: Designed to work with the Pro-C Controller.
• Always ready for convenient remote access: Operate it from up to 1,000 ft away.
• Variable run times: Modify the run time without changing the regular program.

Rain Sensor and Sprinkler System Installations Made Easy

Altamonte Springs requires every irrigation system to have rain sensors – do you have yours?

Staying within legal boundaries and being eco-wise has never been easier. We’re not just your average Joe sprinkler installers, we make sure your entire sprinkler system runs at peak efficiency — saving you water, money, and headaches.

Ready to take control of your irrigation system? Call us today or fill out a service request here to schedule with our team and get a free quote!