Irrigation System on Shabbat

Caring for plants on Shabbos

Question

I have an automatic irrigation system. Is there a problem if it operates on Shabbat and waters the plants?

Answer

Shalom!
If everything is set up before Shabbat, and no changes are made by a person on Shabbat, it is permitted.

Source

Shulchan Aruch, Section Orach Chayim, chapter 252

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