SRP Water Expo and Dobson Ranch Spring Expo Offers Smart Irrigation Controllers in 2019 Up to 70% of residential water use is used outdoors. When installed, programmed correctly and properly maintained, EPA WaterSense-labeled smart irrigation controllers can deliver water savings of at least 20% more than traditional controllers. On March 2nd, SRP will host their annual Water Expo at their Para Club, 1 E. Continental Drive, Tempe. Attendees will have the option to purchase either a Rain Bird smart irrigation controller, expansion module(s) (Rain Bird only) or a Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler controller. The discount is limited to the first 1,000 SRP customers who register for and attend the expo. Rain Bird controller and modules A Rain Bird ESP-SMTe model that is a four-station outdoor controller and is easily expandable to 22 stations will again be available. The controller has an on-site weather and rain sensor with local device control. Many Ranch residents have purchased and installed this irrigation controller with great success. There are limited quantities of the Rain Bird smart irrigation controller as it is being discontinued. Rain Bird will warranty the product and provide customer support. Pre-purchase of this controller is required and can be completed after the registration process. •
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Smart controller cost is $60 plus tax (retail value is $367.82). Discount and rebate: Ewing Irrigation & Landscape Supply discounted price for expo attendees is $115; SRP provides an instant rebate of $55. Three-station expansion module cost: $15 per module plus tax (retail value $58.83) Discount and rebate: Ewing discounted price is $25, SRP instant rebate is $10. Six-station expansion module cost: $45 per module plus tax (retail value $106). Discount and rebate: Ewing discounted price is $35, SRP instant rebate is $10.
Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler controller The Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler controller model will also be available is an eight-station indoor controller but can be adapted for outdoors with an enclosure box (included). •
Smart controller cost is $60 plus tax (retail value is $229.99) and includes the enclosure box (retail value is $29.99). o Discount and rebate: Ewing discounted price for expo attendees is $135; o SRP provides an instant rebate of $75.
The Rachio 3 smart controller is Wi-Fi enabled allowing you to monitor and adjust watering schedules using a smartphone, iPad or laptop. The controller also works with other home automation products such as Amazon Alexa. There are two options to complete the purchase of a controller and/or modules*: 1. Pre-purchase and pick up your items at the expo. Available for all items.
After registering, instructions on how to pre-purchase a controller and module(s) at the discounted prices listed will be provided. Rain Bird controllers must be pre-purchased. The SRP instant rebate will be applied. 2. All pre-purchased controllers and modules will be available for pickup at the expo by presenting a valid receipt. 3. Purchase at the expo, available for Rachio controllers and Rain Bird modules only. Ewing will accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover and checks as payment at the event.
At the SRP Water Expo – March 2nd There will be a variety of activities for the whole family, including: • • • • •
Exhibitors presenting information on ways to save water and money. An interactive snowpack measuring display. An educational bird demonstration by Liberty Wildlife. Landscape professionals on-site to provide advice. Water conservation products and rebate program information.
At the Dobson Ranch Spring Expo – April 6th and the Annual Meeting on April 9th • • • • •
Ewing representatives will be present to take orders. Cost at the Spring Expo is $115 for either controller A rebate form is included. Once installed, contact the Ranch for inspection Verified installations on the Ranch residential property will receive a rebate of $.
For more information and to register for the SRP rebate program go to: https://www.srpnet.com/water/discount.aspx