Irrigation Control System optimizes water conservation.
Press Release Summary:
Applicable to commercial landscapes with up to 48 irrigation stations, WeatherTRAK® ET Pro2(TM) series improves operating margins by automatically adjusting irrigation based on daily, local weather conditions. It includes built-in irrigation scheduling software, bilingual customer support, and Internet management option. Use results in meeting/exceeding requirements for irrigation devices, landscape water usage, and non-point source runoff pollution.
Original Press Release:
HydroPoint Extends WeatherTRAK® Smart Irrigation Solution From Single-Family Homes to Community Common Areas
Manufacturer's Services and Rebates Help Builders Create Healthier, Zero Runoff Communities
SAN FRANCISCO, PCBC Conference, Booth 7621, June 21 -- HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc. (www.weathertrak.com), the proven leader in smart irrigation management, announced today that it has launched the next generation of commercial irrigation control systems, the WeatherTRAK ET Pro2(TM) series. Richmond American Homes, Shea Homes and other leading builders select WeatherTRAK solutions to maximize water conservation, improve operating margins and enhance the "curb appeal" of their model homes, single family homes and now, community common areas.
"I knew from personal experience that WeatherTRAK was a strategic fit for our company," said Diana M. Hoard, director of planning for Richmond American Homes. "WeatherTRAK has kept my plants looking great and my water bills low over the past year. I'm pleased to achieve these same results at Richmond American's common area landscapes."
WeatherTRAK ET Pro2 extends the proven WeatherTRAK solution, recipient of the first and only perfect scores on the entire SWAT(TM) smart controller protocol, to landscapes with up to 48 irrigation stations. ET Pro2 simplifies large landscape management by adjusting irrigation automatically based on daily, local weather conditions. Like all WeatherTRAK controllers, ET Pro2 includes built-in irrigation scheduling software and the industry's top- ranked, bilingual customer support. An Internet management option delivers greater time savings through centralized remote control over landscape watering.
The WeatherTRAK Professional Services group provides an array of services that maximize cost savings, conservation and homeowner satisfaction. Field- based WeatherTRAK product specialists coordinate all aspects of WeatherTRAK implementation for model home, single-family home and common area projects, including reviewing irrigation system design plans, ensuring per spec installation by subcontractors, training customer service personnel and conducting follow-up visits. No other irrigation manufacturer has previously provided this level of service.
To support the release of WeatherTRAK ET Pro2, HydroPoint has unveiled new builder reward programs. Builders can pool their purchasing power across divisions to lower operating costs, and their discounts grow with cumulative purchases. In addition, builders receive cash back when their WeatherTRAK controllers are installed and activated at job sites. Interested builders can enroll in the manufacturer's rebate program online at weathertrak.com/cashback.
Builders using WeatherTRAK meet or exceed regional legislation requirements for irrigation devices, landscape water usage and non-point source runoff pollution. WeatherTRAK controllers also help builders qualify for green building programs such as LEED for Homes, Build It Green and California Green Builder. Additionally, WeatherTRAK is approved for all water agency-sponsored smart controller rebates and subsidies.
To learn more about WeatherTRAK products and services, visit HydroPoint at PCBC in booth 7621. To schedule an appointment for a personalized consultation, contact Ann Keefe at 800.362.8774, ext. 133 or email akeefe@hydropoint.com.
About HydroPoint Data Systems, Inc.
HydroPoint and its partners, including The Toro Company, Irritrol and others, provide WeatherTRAK smart irrigation management solutions for residential and commercial landscapes. Proven WeatherTRAK technology calculates customized irrigation schedules and then automatically adjusts irrigation as local weather changes. By using WeatherTRAK to apply the right amount of water at the right time, customers improve landscape health, conserve water, decrease water usage costs and protect the environment. Based on its track record of successes in 20 independent public agency studies, WeatherTRAK is eligible for all smart controller rebate and voucher programs. Headquartered in Petaluma, California, HydroPoint is privately owned and operated. For more information, visit www.weathertrak.com.
CONTACT: Robert van Gool of Rockpoint Public Relations, +1-415-505-2686, or robert@rockpointpr.com, for HydroPoint
