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Remote control sprinkler control system

  • US 6,173,727 B1
  • Filed: 05/01/2000
  • Issued: 01/16/2001
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/06/1998
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for remotely controlling an automatic sprinkler control system having a processor, a plurality of conductor means disposed in electrical communication with the processor, and a plurality of valves, each valve being disposed in electrical communication with one of the conductor lines such that when the processor sends electrical power through the conductor line, the valve associated with that line is open, the method comprising:

  • (a) providing a remote control system having at least one remote conductor line, a remote processor, a remote control means, and a power line independent of the automatic sprinkler control system;

    (b) attaching at least one remote conductor line to one of the conductors of the automatic sprinkler control system; and

    (c) actuating the remote processor to supply electrical energy through the at least one remote conductor and one of the conductors of the automatic sprinkler control system to open the valve associated with said conductor of the automatic sprinkler control system.

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