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Irrigation/Misting Controller Recommendation

3 years ago

I’m looking for a recommendation for an irrigation/misting controller. I have a small (12’ x 16’) greenhouse that I would like to automate for a small amount of propagation as well as general misting and watering. The irrigation part is easy. It’s incorporating the propagation misting (e.g. between 9am and 5pm, mist for 20 seconds every 60 minutes). Ideally I figured one unit would be best (one plug, one controller to learn) and I’ve found a few (Galcon, Phytotronics, etc.) that have combined units. Or is it better to just get two units? I would probably be ok with 6 stations. I would rather pay up for better quality, but my needs are pretty basic.

While I’m asking, if anyone has a recommendation for a vendor that was particularly good at helping with a project like this, I would like to know.

Thanks!

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