The temperatures are on the rise and the days are getting longer. Say goodbye to wintertime blues and hello to springing into summer! There’s a song that sings “Summertime and the living is easy . . .” You know what makes things easy? Automation! Managing a property, whether it’s a residential building with a community swimming pool or a large office building with lush landscaping, means lots of opportunity for automation. We’ve covered how sensors and motion detection can help conserve energy indoors. Let’s talk about how incorporating timers outdoors can also help. 

Even the most diligent property managers need some time off. Making amenities like community pools available at peak times is important to the success of the establishment. Installing Intermatic timers with control panels and transformers can ensure that booster pumps are regulated properly when in use. Utilizing multiple timers for surrounding outdoor lighting and patio fans adds levels of safety and comfort. Customize other timer settings to run filter pumps when not in use, maintaining proper cleanliness and pH levels for season-long enjoyment. And don’t forget to program heat pumps for hot tubs and spas! Time-switch mechanisms are ideal for these scenarios. Be sure to use proper junction boxes and valve actuators.

Sprawling office building complexes, warehouse facilities, educational compuses, and healthcare centers are now the norm in nearly every major metropolis. And in most cases, the grounds of these outdoor premises feature local plantings; shrubs, flora, trees, and grasses—all requiring a certain amount of water to thrive. Irrigation systems have become common infrastructure for each and every property whether commercial or residential. One of the most effective ways to care for decorative gardens is to water in the evening or pre-disk hours so the hydration has an opportunity to seep down to the roots before being evaporated by the hot summer sun. Integrating astronomic and/or smart timers takes the headache of programming out of the equation with auto-on features triggered by daylight. No need to tweak the clock for daylight savings time as the system automatically adjusts to time changes. Need watering to occur at specific times for facility operating hours? Then a more traditional, mechanical timer may be exactly what you need. With the ability to manage up to 60 “ON” operations every 24 hours, these timers can be set for short watering increments maximizing the conservation of water resources.

They say that timing is everything . . . and even in property management, that is the case. Cueing up the right amenities at the right time can make any facility more enjoyable and more efficient. Chat with one of our dedicated specialists to find out more about how incorporating timers can benefit your situation. They are available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST. Just call 1-800-624-4488 or try the convenient “pop-up chat feature” at the bottom right corner of our 1000Bulbs web pages.