Irrigation Hardware

Description

Requirements

Rebate Amount

Rain Sensor

A rain sensor (or rain switch) catches moisture and prevents the sprinkler system from watering in the rain.  The sensor automatically interrupts the watering schedule but returns it to its normal schedule after it dries out.

• Automatically breaks the circuit to the solenoid valves of the sprinkler system after rain
• Have replaceable absorptive disks or an anti-splash catchment system
• Be adjustable to shut off at different amounts of rainfall
• Be mounted above ground in an unobstructed location, well suited for gauging rain, and according to manufacturers specifications

Up to $100 Per Sensor

Conservation Controller

Controller/Clocks with all the required specifications qualify for a rebate.

• Multiple Programs:  This means that the controller is capable of retaining separate watering schedules for differing landscape needs
• Non-Volatile Memory:  This feature protects a system’s setting when the power fails and the back-up battery is dead
• Cycling, Cycle Soaks or Stackable Start Times:  This feature allow for slopes or run-off prone areas to be watered in short runtime increments

Conservation Controller rebates are based on the number of zones the conservation controller has:

• 1-6 Zones:  Up to $150
• 7-12 Zones:  Up to $200
• 13-18 Zones:  Up to $250
• 19-24 Zones:  Up to $300
• 25-36 Zones:  Up to $350

Weather-Based Irrigation Controller (WBIC)

Similar to Conservation Controllers, WBICs allow for multiple start times and programs to customize schedules for different landscape areas, however, they automatically adjust sprinkler run-times based on either historic or real time weather data.

Controllers must utilize either:

• Real time weather data that is received from weather stations

Or

• Historic Weather Data which is programmed into the controllers memory for your area

WBIC rebates are based on the number of zones the WBIC has:

• 1-12 Zones:  Up to $300
• 13-24 Zones:  Up to $700
• 25-46 Zones:  Up to $1,000

Pressure Regulating Zone Valve

Pressure regulating zone valves proved the correct pressure and reduce pressure on zones at sites with excessive pressure per square inch (psi)

Pressure Regulating Zone Valves must have a pressure regulator capable of maintaining outlet pressure between 15 and 100 psi

Up to $175 per valve

Hi DU Rotary Nozzle

High DU rotary nozzles have low precipitation rates and increase system uniformity

High DU Rotary Nozzles must be high uniformity, low application rate, matched precipitation, multi-stream nozzles that fit conventional spray head bodies

Up to $5 per head

Pressure Regulating Spray Head

Pressure regulating spray heads maintain uniform and correct pressure and flow within a zone to ensure even distribution of irrigation water.

Pressure Regulating Spray Heads must have matched precipitation rate nozzles with adjusting screws

Up to $10 per head

Spray & Rotor Heads with Check Valves

Heads and rotors with check valves eliminate or reduce wasted water by minimizing water draining out of the lowest heads or rotors in a sprinkler zone

Spray and Rotor Heads with Check Valves must have integrated check valves capable of holding against a minimum of 10’ of head

Up to $20 per head

Converting Over Head Irrigation to Drip or Micro-Sprinklers

Converting permanent shrub beds to drip or micro-sprinklers will result in increased irrigation uniformity by reducing irrigation water lost by inefficient spray heads. 

To qualify for rebate, the conversion must be done by replacing and/or capping all sprinklers on a zone and converting to point source or line source drip or micro-sprinkler

Up to $100 per 500 sq ft