I’ve been diving into the world of smart irrigation and water management, and I’m excited to share my journey and seek some expert advice! 
Recently, I set up a system to monitor the water level in our garden’s storage tank. The goal is to automate the irrigation process while keeping an eye on the pump usage. Here’s what I’ve done so far:1. Sensor Setup: I installed a water level sensor to track the tank’s fill status. This sensor communicates every minute, which is great for real-time monitoring.2. Automation Logic: I wanted the sensor to check the tank every minute, but only when the irrigation or fill pump is active. This seemed straightforward, but here’s where I hit a snag. If the pump isn’t running, I still need the sensor to check the tank every hour to ensure everything is in order. 3. The Challenge: I tried setting up an automation with a time pattern trigger that runs every minute. I added a condition to check if either the irrigation pump or the fill pump is active. If they are, the sensor should trigger. If not, I want it to trigger once every hour. The tricky part is combining these two conditions seamlessly. I’ve been using the “or” condition in the automation, but it’s not quite working as expected. 
4. Current Setup: Here’s a rough outline of what I have: - Trigger: Time pattern every minute. - Condition: - Pump A is on or Pump B is on. - Action: Check water level.But I need to incorporate the hourly check when neither pump is active. I’ve tried nesting conditions and using different triggers, but I’m not sure how to merge them without causing conflicts.5. Seeking Solutions: Has anyone successfully combined multiple triggers or conditions in a single automation? I’d love to hear about your approaches or any tips on how to structure this more effectively. Maybe there’s a smarter way to handle the automation logic or a different condition setup that I’m missing.6. Why It Matters: Getting this right will not only save water but also ensure our plants get the irrigation they need without overusing the pumps. Plus, it’s a cool project that combines sensors, automation, and a bit of logical thinking! 
I’m really curious to see how others have tackled similar challenges. Let’s brainstorm and find the best way to make this automation work smoothly! 
Cheers, Axel