I control what hours my aeration runs with a 24 hour timer that costs about $25. They are available in 120 v or 240 v (what I have) and last about 5 years IME.

I'm sure if you have a 10 year old to show how, a smart phone based system could be used.


"Live like you'll die tomorrow, but manage your grass like you'll live forever."
-S. M. Stirling
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