Services http://rainwaterservices.com Rainwater Services, LLC is a full-service irrigation contracting firm specializing in providing highly efficient irrigation services, including our innovative rainwater harvesting solutions. We are Tampa Bay's original provider of rainwater harvesting innovations and related services. Please browse the following for a description of our activities. daily 1 2007-07-12T01:16:23Z Rain Sensors http://rainwaterservices.com/rain-sensors Don't be "that guy" who runs his sprinklers during a rainstorm. When connected with an automatic irrigation timer, a rain sensor causes the irrigation system to shut down in the event of rainfall. Let our courteous technicians install this low-cost must-have irrigation component today! Irrigation Sensors

There’s nothing more embarrassing–or more wasteful or costly–than an irrigation system that runs when it doesn’t have to…in the rain. A rain sensor provides the simplest, most effective way to prevent sprinklers from coming on during or after precipitation. It easily installs on any automatic irrigation system, then shuts sprinklers off in a storm and keeps them off, automatically compensating for the amount of rainfall that occurred. Disks absorb water and expand proportionally to the amount of rain that fell (e.g., a small cloudburst would result in little absorption, a 6" thunderstorm would lead to more absorption and expansion). As the moisture-laden disks expand, they eventually activate a switch that interrupts the circuit from the controller to the solenoid valves. Once dry, they contract and release the switch. Thus, rain sensor switches automatically reset without ever affecting your controller. There’s no better way to ensure that a system isn’t watering when it isn’t necessary.

Our courteous and experienced technicians install only the best, professional-grade rain sensor switches, to ensure durability and reliability.  Install usually takes less than an hour and can be scheduled at your convenience.

Please contact us today to schedule installation of a new water-saving rain sensor.

]]> No publisher Brian Gregson 2010-09-07T20:49:36Z Page Irrigation http://rainwaterservices.com/irrigation-services Rainwater Services is a full-service licensed (PCCLB C-10280) and insured irrigation contractor, with operations based in Pinellas County (Tampa Bay), Florida. From repairs to design and complete installation services, we are the area's premier provider of highly efficient, water conserving irrigation solutions. Design

Whether a small residential project or a large commercial property, our approach is the same: address the water demands of the landscape without wasting valuable resources.  Many designers simply saturate a property during every irrigation cycle.  This is often very wasteful, since not all plants have the same water requirements.  It can also be harmful to certain vegetation that may not react well to oversaturation.

We work closely with irrigation design professionals and landscape architects to provide a holistic approach to the health of your landscape.  Irrigation systems are divided into zones of plantings with similar water needs.  Whenever possible, low-volume products such as drip irrigation and moisture sensors are incorporated.  Sprinklers are spaced appropriately to ensure adequate coverage without oversaturating the landscape or sprinkling imperveable areas (driveways, sidewalks). 

Trust our professionals to provide a landscape design that addresses the unique demands of your landscape while incorporating high levels of watering efficiency.

Installation

From the simple to the complex, we do it all.  Our highly skilled and courteous professionals will work closely with builders, landscapers, homeowners and developers to install irrigation systems for most projects.  Irrigation system have a lot of parts and components.  That's why we refuse to cut corners.  We only use high-quality, professional-grade products to ensure longevity and reliability.  Whether you're using water supplied by the city, reclaimed or from a well, you can count on us to install it right, the first time. 

Repairs

brokenpipe.bmpIf it wasn't done right the first time, we can take care of that, too.  From minor repairs and adjustments to re-piping and adding new zones, we're a full service contracting firm that specializes in ensuring your irrigation system works properly and efficiently.

Service

With so many parts, any irrigation system needs to be serviced regularly.  Don't waste your valuable weekends replacing heads or adjusting the timer.  Let us take care of it for you.  Whether you need monthly, quarterly or annual service, we have a plan that will work for you and within your budget. 

 

If you're in need of any of our extensive irrigation services, please contact us today for a no-hassle, no-obligation estimate.

]]> No publisher Brian Gregson 2010-09-07T21:35:00Z Page Rainwater Harvesting http://rainwaterservices.com/harvesting Our professionally designed rainwater harvesting systems are an ecologically responsible alternative to traditional landscape irrigation and sprinkler systems. By collecting, storing and distributing rain water, you can have a natural, healthy landscape WITHOUT WATERING RESTRICTIONS!!! No publisher brian home 2007-08-09T14:45:00Z Folder Gutterstuff http://rainwaterservices.com/gutterstuff We are proud to be the area's exclusive dealer of Gutterstuff Pro, an innovative new gutter protection product that is less expensive, easier to install and more effective than other systems. Simple do-it-yourself installation can save you thousands!! Only Gutterstuff Pro comes with an exclusive 25 year no-clog warranty! Browse the following to learn more about this exciting new product. No publisher brian home 2007-07-14T00:25:00Z Folder Educational Outreach http://rainwaterservices.com/educational-outreach As a locally owned and locally staffed company, Rainwater Services is committed to serving our community through environmentally and socially responsible outreach programs. Our Friends & Families are #1

We are proud of our commitment to our community.  We live here, our kids live here, our friends and our clients live here.  Therefore, it is important for us to promote responsible stewardship of our environment and community.  We play in the same outdoor settings in which we work.  For us, clean and healthy waters, beaches and landscapes are a way of life.  We strive to work within our community to ensure our favorite haunts remain clean, beautiful and enjoyable for us, our friends and our families.

Community Outreach

From grant opportunities to speaking engagements and other outreach activities we look forward to working with our community's business, educational and government leaders.  We are routinely invited to speak at community events, trade group meetings and local schools.  Additionally, our outreach team is continuously reviewing grant funding opportunities such as those linked below.

Grant Opportunities

We are always looking for partners with whom we can collaborate on grant proposals.  If you are an educator, business or government leader interested in any of the funding opportunities you see here, please contact us for more information.

Please visit our GRANTS page for a list of current funding solicitations.

 

]]> No publisher Brian Gregson home 2010-07-22T16:30:00Z Page Conservation Programs http://rainwaterservices.com/conservation-programs We're dedicated to water conservation efforts throughout Tampa Bay and Florida. Check out the following list of conservation programs that we support and/or participate in. City of St. Petersburg Sensible Sprinkling Program

Receive A Free Sprinkler System Check Up!

The St. Petersburg Water Resources Department and the Pinellas-Anclote River Basin Board of the SWFWMD offer water customers with working in-ground sprinkler systems using potable, reclaimed, or well water a FREE CHECK-UP. Participants will receive, at no charge, a sprinkler system evaluation with site-specific recommendations, installation of a rain sensor if one is not present, outdoor water conservation information, and an automatic shut-off watering nozzle. Available for a limited time; restrictions and specific procedures apply. To be eligible you must be a St. Petersburg residential, multi-family, or commercial water customer using well, potable, or reclaimed water with an operable in ground sprinkler system. Click here for a printable application. Call 727-551-3177 for more information.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™

A Florida-friendly yard doesn’t merely offer a beautiful landscape — it also becomes an asset to the environment, protecting natural resources and preserving Florida’s unique beauty. Recognizing that the home landscape is part of a larger natural system will help in creating a Florida-friendly yard.

The University of Florida’s Florida Yards & Neighborhoods (FYN) Program provides science-based education to the public on how to create a Florida-friendly yard. The Southwest Florida Water Management District partners with the university to provide the education outreach by supporting FYN programs through county Extension offices in 11 of its 16 counties.

Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ can be considered an expansion of Xeriscape. A Florida-friendly yard goes beyond Xeriscape, which was started in Colorado, to better fit our unique geography. It includes best management practices concerning stormwater runoff and living on a waterfront.

A properly maintained Florida-friendly yard can help homeowners conserve water and reduce pollution of water resources. The Florida-friendly approach to landscaping emphasizes nine interrelated principles.

Learn more about Florida-Friendly Landscaping™:

 

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