Baseline Systems BaseStation 6000 User Manual
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4. Using the table below, first look up the water depth in the top row. Select the present season and find the number of
minutes suggested to water. This value (along with the suggested day interval) will be used to set initial watering times for
each Automatic zone.
Note: The time for rotor zones will be very different than popup zones.
Water Depth in cans (inches)
1/8
3/16 1/4 5/16 3/8 1/2 5/8 3/4 1
Spring (water every 4 days)
52
34
26
20
17
13
10
9
6
Summer (water every 3 days)
104 69
52
41
35
26
21
17
13
Fall (water every 3 days)
69
51
39
31
26
19
15
13
10
Source: State of Utah Division of Natural Resources.
Note: These values are guidelines only. They are representative of Kentucky Blue type grasses in moderate climates. Southern
climates with Bermuda type grasses may not fall into these watering categories and may require different times. During the
“watering in” time for the biSensors, it is best to err on the wet side. After the biSensors take over, it is much easier to maintain
a desired moisture level.