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SAVING WATER

Water watcher. The Phyn device from Uponor is a sophisticated early
warning for leaks.
irrigation. We’ve heard stories of homeowners being billed
thousands of dollars for lawn irrigation leaks that went
undetected.
A brand new category of Wi-Fi devices hit the market
recently, first developed by Uponor as the Phyn leak- Water watcher. One of the leading brands in smart irrigation, Rachio
detection system. It works by identifying different flow allows you to tie in with local weather forecasts so irrigation happens
only when needed.
algorithms for all of the water-using devices in and around
a home. Phyn attaches directly to the incoming water source IRRIGATION: GO SMART OR GO DRY
and alerts the homeowner when a leak is identified. Home irrigation is no longer flying blind. The combination
We expect leak detection to become a “standard” offering of smart controllers, phone apps and sensors gives
for new homes in the future, with the retrofit market not homeowners no excuse for running sprinklers all night
far behind. during a rainstorm.

SUSTAINABILITY HAS ITS REWARDS

It’s not only possible, but relatively affordable to tweak, replace and augment the
technology in your home to reduce your energy use to a level that would have been

unthinkable 10 years ago. If you need help combining systems and making the right
PowerShift energy- and money-saving products and services, NV Energy, the utility

that sponsored this publication, offers helpful tips, discounts on air conditioning
upgrades, free thermostats and other valuable perks. Save money. Save energy.

Save the Earth for future generations. That’s the perfect use for new technology.

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