Use for any size irrigation application with any size solenoid valve
	
Completely automatic
	
The water in the terracotta bowl is protected from algae, mosquitoes and other pests
	
Smart irrigation  – the irrigation is controlled by the prevailing weather conditions
	
Use for both gravity feed and pressurised irrigation 
	
Use for both sprinkler and drip irrigation
	
Use for both pressure compensating drippers and non pressure compensating drippers.
	
Use for porous hose irrigation (weeper hose or soaker hose)
	
You can adjust the water usage (litres per week for example) by adjusting the flow rate of the control dripper
	
You can adjust the irrigation frequency by adjusting the volume of water discharged by the control dripper during the irrigation event (between 360 ml and 2500 ml)
	
The water usage is directly proportional to the net evaporation rate (evaporation minus rainfall)
	
When there is an unexpected heat wave, the irrigation frequency increases accordingly (the irrigation frequency is proportional to the net evaporation rate)
	
When it rains, water enters the terracotta bowl via the terracotta saucer and delays the start of the next irrigation
	
A timer is not required
	
If you are using the same drippers throughout the irrigation application including the control dripper, the water usage is independent of the pressure (the pressure can be as low as 5 kPa)
	
You can irrigate directly from a rainwater tank without using a pump
	
A light sensor provides the option of irrigating at night time only
	
Uses much less water without affecting the yield
	
Simple and low tech, therefore fewer things can go wrong
	
Provided you have a continuous water supply, you can leave your irrigation application unattended for weeks on end