In-ground control unit for watering systems

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1983-03-31

1985-09-17

Walton, George L.

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With control of flow by a condition or characteristic of a...

137 782, 137392, 239 65, 417 36, 73304R, G01F 2324, F17D 300

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045414467

ABSTRACT:
An in-ground control system to override an automatic sprinkling system during periods of excess rain or moisture, having a housing with a peripheral water collection trough connected to a collection chamber. Sensors are positioned in the chamber and upon a predetermined rise in the water level in the chamber will either operate a control to suspend operation of the watering system or to operate a pump to carry away excess water.

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