Foundation Watering System

Abstract

A foundation watering system is provided having a water supply, a water distribution system, a hygrometer and a controller that allows water from the water supply to flow into the water distribution system based upon data from the hygrometer.

1 . A building foundation watering system comprising:
 a water supply that provides pressurized water;   a water distribution system that disperses water into soil surrounding a building foundation;   a hygrometer that measures the moisture level in soil surrounding a building foundation;   a controller that allows water to flow from the water supply to the water distribution system based on the moisture level in the soil as measured by the hygrometer.   
   
   
       2 . The system according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 an inlet attached to the water supply, an outlet attached to the water distribution system and a valve between the inlet and the outlet, the valve in communication with the controller.   
   
   
       3 . The system according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 a display for displaying the measured moisture level.   
   
   
       4 . The system according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 an input device for selecting a desired moisture level.   
   
   
       5 . The system according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 an input device for selecting a desired moisture level; and   a display for displaying the desired moisture level and the measured moisture level.   
   
   
       6 . The system according to  claim 1  further comprising:
 an input device for selecting a desired moisture level;   a display for displaying the desired moisture level and the measured moisture level; and   an inlet attached to the water supply, an outlet attached to the water distribution system and a valve between the inlet and the outlet, the valve in communication with the controller.   
   
   
       7 . The system according to  claim 6  wherein:
 the controller sends a signal to open the valve when the measured moisture level is lower than the desired moisture level.   
   
   
       8 . A building foundation watering system comprising:
 a water supply that provides pressurized water;   a water distribution system that disperses water into soil surrounding a building foundation;   an inlet attached to the water supply, an outlet attached to the water distribution system and a valve between the inlet and the outlet;   a hygrometer that measures the moisture level in soil surrounding a building foundation;   an input device for selecting a desired moisture level;   a display for displaying the desired moisture level and the measured moisture level; and   a controller in communication with the valve and the hygrometer that activates the valve to allow water to flow from the water supply to the water distribution when the measured moisture level is lower than the desired moisture level.   
   
   
       9 . The system according to  claim 8  further comprising:
 a power supply for providing power to the controller.   
   
   
       10 . The system according to  claim 9  wherein:
 the power supply is a battery.   
   
   
       11 . The system according to  claim 9  wherein:
 the power supply is a rechargeable battery in communication with a solar panel, the solar panel capable of being placed in a position to provide recharging of the battery during daylight hours.   
   
   
       12 . A building foundation watering system comprising:
 a water supply that provides pressurized water;   a water distribution system that disperses water into soil surrounding a building foundation;   a hygrometer that measures the moisture level in soil surrounding a building foundation; and   a housing containing:
 an inlet attached to the water supply, an outlet attached to the water distribution system and a valve between the inlet and the outlet; 
 an input device for selecting a desired moisture level; 
 a display for displaying the desired moisture level and the measured moisture level; and 
 a controller in communication with the valve and the hygrometer that activates the valve to allow water to flow from the water supply to the water distribution when the measured moisture level is lower than the desired moisture level. 
   
   
   
       13 . The system according to  claim 12  further comprising:
 a power supply for providing power to the controller.   
   
   
       14 . The system according to  claim 13  wherein:
 the power supply is a battery within the housing.   
   
   
       15 . The system according to  claim 13  wherein:
 the power supply is a rechargeable battery within the housing in communication with a solar panel, the solar panel separate from the housing and capable of being placed in a position to provide recharging of the battery during daylight hours.   
   
   
       16 . The system according to  claim 12  further comprising:
 an additional hygrometer, water distribution system, and outlet such that a single system may serve two areas while being attached to a single water source.   
   
   
       17 . The system according to  claim 12  wherein:
 the hygrometer is attached to the bottom of the housing.   
   
   
       18 . The system according to  claim 12  wherein:
 the hygrometer is separate from the housing.   
   
   
       19 . The system according to  claim 12  wherein:
 the water distribution system is a soaker hose.   
   
   
       20 . The system according to  claim 12  wherein:
 the water distribution system is at least one water sprinkler.