#185 - The Power of NOT Knowing
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TXT Andy and say what's up? 208 908 3229 -- Hey friends, welcome back to The Sprinkler Nerd Show. Today, I want to take you down a slightly different path. This one’s not about technology. Not about sensors. Not even about irrigation. It’s about something more fundamental… something that shapes how we lead, how we teach, and how we grow. It’s about the power of not knowing. Have you ever noticed what happens when someone asks you a question? What do you do? You probably give them an answer. That’s what we’ve been trained to do. We associate knowledge...
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#184 - FL ND NYC Amsterdam
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#183 - For Immediate Release, Patent US3808385
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For immediate release—breaking news, kind of. In this solo episode of The Sprinkler Nerd Show, Andy dives into what seems like a revolutionary product: a mechanical rain sensor that requires no batteries, no Wi-Fi, no firmware updates—just pure, functional design. It shuts off irrigation during rainfall and turns it back on when conditions dry out, all thanks to hygroscopic discs that expand and contract to trigger a simple switch. This device sounds like the newest drop in water-saving technology—until Andy reveals the twist: it's not new at all. In fact, it's based on US Patent...
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#182 - Approachable 2-Wire with Rain Bird's Steve Barendt
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YouTube Short: Summary In this episode of the Sprinkler Nerd Show, host Andy Humphrey sits down with Steve Barendt from Rain Bird to explore the company’s new ESP 2-Wire Controller—a product that’s making 2-wire irrigation systems significantly more approachable for contractors who may have previously avoided them due to complexity. The Origin of the Conversation Andy first encountered Steve at the IA Show, where Steve delivered an impromptu 2-minute elevator pitch on the new controller. That pitch sparked Andy’s interest in Rain Bird’s new approach to...
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#181 - Ohio Goes Wireless
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Andy introducing wireless sensor technology to Ohio and riffs about the "RHYTHM" of the landscape.
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#180 - Behind The Scenes - Making LoRaWAN Soil Moisture Sensors
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In this episode, Andy shares his process for manufacturing LoRaWAN wireless soil moisture sensors.
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#179 - Project Harmony Advisory Team
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What does the future hold for your landscape business? Well, if you ask nine experts, you’ll get 10 different answers. Some say we’re heading for a lush, thriving growing season; others predict drought conditions. Some insist we’ll get just enough rain this year—and someone else insists it’s never enough. Let’s be honest, nobody really knows... But now...there is one surefire way to future-proof your business and how you manage high asset value crops: Harmony Analytica. Harmony is the FIRST sensor analytics platform made for...
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#178 - Bespoke or A.I.
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In this episode of The Sprinkler Nerd Show, host Andy Humphrey starts off with an unapologetically bold greeting to illustrate the power of authenticity and grab listeners’ attention. He gives a personal shout-out to friends, mentors, and colleagues he connected with during the week—highlighting the importance of real human relationships in an increasingly AI-dominated world. From there, Andy explores the rapid growth of AI and how it’s poised to deliver personalized, mass-produced podcast content—comparing it to Walmart’s ability to provide inexpensive, standardized groceries. But...
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#177 - Canada & Project Harmony Update
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Hello, friends! I wanted to take a moment to share a quick update on what’s happening this week. I’ll be traveling to Calgary and Edmonton, Canada, for the SiteOne Landscape Supply One Stop events. On Tuesday, I’ll be at the Calgary event, and then on Thursday, I’ll attend the Edmonton event. After that, I’ll head back to the airport Thursday night and fly home on Friday. I had to adjust my travel plans a bit, departing from Grand Rapids instead of my usual airport because, upon my return, I’ll be meeting up with my daughter. We’re headed straight to a volleyball tournament in...
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#176 - Let's Go Out To Dinner And See a Forecast
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'S' is for SPLIT.
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