Urban Irrigation Scheduler
M.D. Dukes
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The tables in this document were developed directly from the EDIS document AE220 - "Operation of Residential Irrigation controllers". All tables assume a 2d/wk operation. In addition, a normal application rate for each equipment type is assumed. Actual application rates should be determined on a case by case basis. The 60% and 80% replacement values were used.
Thanks to the Southwest Florida Water Management District for funding this research.Additional Resources on Specific Irrigation Topics
| Time Clock Operation | Calculating Application Rates |
|---|---|
| Setting your Irrigation Controller (Gardening in a minute) Read Article | How to calibrate Your Irrigation System Go to page Read Article Read Article |
| Irrigation System Controllers (EDIS) Read Article | Water Measurement for Agricultural Irrigation and Drainage Systems Read Article |
| Using the Irrigation Controller for a Better Lawn on Less Water (EDIS) Read Article | Lawn Sprinkler Selection and Layout for Uniform Water Applications Read Article |
| Rain Shut Off Sensors | Value of Uniformity |
| Residential Irrigation System Rainfall Shutoff Devices Read Article | Field Evaluation of Micro-irrigation Water Application Uniformity Read Article |
| Ten Ways to Save Water Read Article | Uniformity of Sprinkler and Micro-irrigation Systems for Nurseries Read Article |
| Dealing with Water Restrictions Read Article | Watering Your Lawn Read Article |
| Saving Water Outdoors Read Article | |
| Let Your Lawn tell you When to Water Read Article | |
| Routine System Maintenance | |
| Irrigation System Maintenance Read Article |
Disclaimer
The controller run times in the following documents are based on net irrigation requirments for a 2 day per week watering frequency. All irrigation systems should have a rain shutoff device set at 1/4" to 1/2" threshold setting.
Depending on your municipality and water management district, day of the week watering restrictions may vary. Check your local restrictions before setting the day of the week or time of day.
Click here for a complete list of Florida's water management districts.
These guidelines assume a 12" irrigation depth. Runtimes for shallower soils should be reduced accordingly.