Hi, I was hoping someone could recommend what soil type I should use. In the soil survey I literally have a line down the middle of my house / yard with two different soil types on each side: [image] [image]

Take a look at this document maybe it can help you in the decision. [image] What soil types are in the Rachio App? Soil Types (for use in the Rachio App) This list and visuals should give you a better idea of the soil types used by Rachio. Need help determining your soil type? See this ar…

I’d look at the bigger picture (zoom out) and see which map unit / soil type is the dominant or most widespread. They may also have similar properties so take a look at the data for both. Reading the soil descriptions and then looking at the actual soil though may help make the choice. There are usu…

Also I found this Lake_IL.pdf 3.31 MB It has a lot of information for your county.

Thanks for the replies. I was hoping I could pick a soil choice “in the middle” of the two on my property and adjust the intake rate to the mid point as well. I have silty clay loam and silt loam, neither of which are explicitly a choice for the Rachio. So, I was thinking of choosing “silty clay”…

From what I understand, the soil type only affects how often the Rachio will run water/soak cycles. You can then go in and change the default available water. I needed my lawn to run more soak cycles so I chose clay soil type, then lowered available water to the correct value. So, like you suggested…

[image] redwagon: From what I understand, the soil type only affects how often the Rachio will run water/soak cycles. You can then go in and change the default available water. I needed my lawn to run more soak cycles so I chose clay soil type, then lowered available water to the correct value. …

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fpuig May 11, 2018, 2:19am 2

Take a look at this document maybe it can help you in the decision.