Hi there,

Regarding different soil and sprinkler types, we have different algorithmic "recipes" of each setting. For a Rotor Head sprinkler setup in Sandy Loam soil, here is the ranking of the relative seasonal water use for these settings, from highest to lowest consumption:

1. New Plant: Highest. This mode maximizes frequency to keep the topsoil constantly moist, which is essential for establishing fresh root systems.

2. Boost: High. In this mode, Netro adjusts the calculations assuming a lower precipitation rate, which significantly extends the runtime of each watering session.

3. Frequent: Medium-High. This increases the repetition of watering cycles. Since sandy loam drains relatively quickly, more frequent watering leads to slightly higher seasonal totals due to surface evaporation.

4. Regular / EPA: Medium (Baseline). These modes serve as the scientific benchmark. They use the standard parameters for your Rotor Heads and Sandy Loam, applying water dynamically based purely on real-time weather and plant evaporation.

5. Deep: Medium-Low. This increases the days between watering cycles, training plant roots to grow deeper into the sandy loam and saving water overall.

6. ECO: Lowest. This setting optimizes water conservation by reducing the calculated runtime durations and dynamically capping water usage based on weather efficiency.

Best regards,

Candice