The importance of battery brand in smart irrigation systems
We know that the main component of any smart irrigation system is the timer or controller that issues the irrigation command. Now, this timer or controller is either completely battery-powered or electric, which will still need a backup coin battery to keep the time and date. So we see that any smart irrigation system, whether battery-powered or electric, will need a battery, and when the battery charge runs out, the battery must be replaced. But does the brand of the battery matter much in the operation of the smart irrigation system?
Why do we recommend using batteries from famous brands?
Given the sensitivity of the irrigation issue, we use the most famous watering timers and irrigation controllers in the world. Now suppose we do the same for the battery. What is the benefit? The first benefit is the sense of confidence that you will have in the battery’s lifespan. That is, if, for example, the manufacturer of a battery-powered timer has stated in its product catalog that the battery’s lifespan is guaranteed to be more than one year, then when you have used a high-quality battery, you can rest assured that the manufacturer’s statement is true. But when you have purchased a fake, low-quality, and cheap battery, you do not have such a comfortable feeling and the battery may run out sooner than a year.
Do we recommend famous brand batteries just because of battery life?
The much longer lifespan of famous brand batteries is one side of the story. The other side of the story is their quality and stable voltage over time. These batteries have been subjected to quality control and rigorous testing by the manufacturer and have accurate, sufficient, and stable voltage, and they maintain this stability and accuracy over time.
American company Energizer is our first choice
Undoubtedly, the American company Energizer, located in the state of Missouri, USA, is the first choice of all experts and the most famous brand in the world in this field. We see a wide range of diversity in the products of this company. To use the batteries of this company in a watering timer or irrigation controller, there is no need to buy more expensive models of this company. And the basic models, which are actually the same alkaline models, are quite enough and more than enough! Just remember to purchase the batteries of this company from reputable centers so that you can rest assured that they are original.
American company Duracell is our second choice
The American company Duracell, located in Chicago, USA, is our second choice. The products of this company are no different in quality from the products of Energizer. We only mentioned it in second place because of its smaller market size compared to Energizer. The American company Duracell produces a complete variety of AA, 9V and coin batteries and, given the excellent quality of its products, is the first choice of experts and specialists.
Japanese company Panasonic is our third choice
Panasonic company, located in Osaka, Japan, is one of the largest, oldest, and most famous battery manufacturers in the world, and it also produces other products besides batteries, and you must be aware of the history and quality of this company’s products. Unfortunately, this company’s batteries are more prone to counterfeiting and copying than others, and if you see a Panasonic battery somewhere, be sure to check its authenticity before buying.
Should we be obsessive about choosing a battery brand?
Not really! There are many, many reputable companies in the world that produce batteries and all of them have a quality control unit and strict testing, and there is really no need to be sensitive about choosing a brand. We have introduced the top battery brands in this article, but we also fully endorse other reputable companies and in our opinion, using them will not make any difference in your experience using the smart irrigation system. Please note that the battery from any reputable brand you purchase must be original. Not a fake and only the company logo fake design is engraved on the battery.
