The question is " Why Hydro", not why is automation in hydro better. If you have an understanding of what you're trying to accomplish, it may well be.. For the 52% of Americans in the USA who can't read at a sixth-grade level, simple hydro is very easy and very effective. Almost all humans adapt to simple direction, and a monkey see, monkey do approach.. And it's a lot cheaper.. That said, Hooray for your side..