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expiredLivinindacar posted Apr 30, 2021 05:01 PM

Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller, 12-Zone $169.99

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valid 4/30/21 through 5/27/21

https://www.costco.com/rachio-3-s...81393.html

Features:
Intuitive App Allows Schedule Monitoring and Adjusting from Anywhere
New Rachio Yard Map! Create a Virtual Landscape with Auto Yard Mapping
Automatic Rain, Wind and Freeze Skips with Weather Intelligence™ Plus
Seamless Integration with Google Assistant, Alexa and Apple Homekit
Keep Plants Healthy While Saving up to 50% on Outdoor Water Use
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https://www.costco.com/rachio-3-s...81393.html

Features:
Intuitive App Allows Schedule Monitoring and Adjusting from Anywhere
New Rachio Yard Map! Create a Virtual Landscape with Auto Yard Mapping
Automatic Rain, Wind and Freeze Skips with Weather Intelligence™ Plus
Seamless Integration with Google Assistant, Alexa and Apple Homekit
Keep Plants Healthy While Saving up to 50% on Outdoor Water Use

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Apr 30, 2021 05:13 PM
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M0ltar8133Apr 30, 2021 05:13 PM
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Been waiting for this to go on sale. In for 1.
Apr 30, 2021 05:36 PM
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dmb41Apr 30, 2021 05:36 PM
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I only have 5 zones for my small city yard. This feels like overkill but it's cheaper than the 8 zone at other retailers. Hmmm
Apr 30, 2021 05:40 PM
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jose60623Apr 30, 2021 05:40 PM
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Quote from dmb41 :
I only have 5 zones for my small city yard. This feels like overkill but it's cheaper than the 8 zone at other retailers. Hmmm
I had purchased the 16 zone for my 8 zone home but glad i did because then i moved a year later and my new house had 14 zones. I took it with me to the new house.
Apr 30, 2021 05:49 PM
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JuliusTreyApr 30, 2021 05:49 PM
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I'm planning to hire a guy to install a backflow for the water meter, and get the irrigation system installed, but that won't be for a few months. I'm just going to skip this deal and hopefully a similar deal for the rachio 3 will be available then.
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Apr 30, 2021 06:36 PM
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borodin1Apr 30, 2021 06:36 PM
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Got 6 zones with b-hyve controller. Going to try this out since city is reimbursing me for buying smart controller.

B-hyve is decent, not bad for first gen smart product. Their app used to really suck, it's a bit better looking and more intuitive now. Their GH integration by is notnthat great, have to say "ask b-hyve" before every command.
Apr 30, 2021 06:59 PM
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SomeLurkerApr 30, 2021 06:59 PM
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I just installed the 8 zone version and it's awesome. I have complete control of my sprinklers at my finger tips. It also brings weather information in from several weather stations near me to determine rain/wind/freezing. It will take this information and determine whether to skip watering for the day.

It also displays statistics such as run time for each zone, how much water used/saved per gallons, and soil moisture. It makes recommendations when setting up schedules too. You can define maps throughout your yard to see water coverage and what spots are missing.

Incredible step up from what I originally had. Highly recommend this product.
Apr 30, 2021 08:08 PM
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GadgetVirtuosoApr 30, 2021 08:08 PM
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May 01, 2021 12:41 AM
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dealjaegerMay 01, 2021 12:41 AM
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How is Rachio better than a Orbit BHyve?

The fact that having physical buttons would allow my gardener to tune settings makes that as a more attractive proposition for covering my 6 zones that I do with my archaic Orbit system. Don't they pretty much provide the same, otherwise?

P.S. I'm in NorCal, so not sure if freezing is something I really would worry about
Last edited by dealjaeger April 30, 2021 at 05:42 PM.
May 01, 2021 12:02 PM
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nash_dubMay 01, 2021 12:02 PM
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On Costco product page, it says may be available at local warehouse for same or lower price. Any one know the instore price?
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May 01, 2021 02:52 PM
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May 01, 2021 02:52 PM
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Quote from nash_dub :
On Costco product page, it says may be available at local warehouse for same or lower price. Any one know the instore price?
I just called my local club to check stock, no stock but same price as online.
Since it's a manufacturer $50 off then I suspect this will be the same for all clubs.

Happy shopping Smilie
May 02, 2021 01:00 PM
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deals2dreamMay 02, 2021 01:00 PM
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is this complicated when the guy comes for winterization or start ups?
May 03, 2021 07:49 PM
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Thare520May 03, 2021 07:49 PM
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Quote from deals2dream :
is this complicated when the guy comes for winterization or start ups?
My guy didn't have a problem. He had seen them before. Worse comes to worse, you run it from your phone when they ask.
May 06, 2021 05:16 PM
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nash_dubMay 06, 2021 05:16 PM
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Quote from smw36164 :
I just called my local club to check stock, no stock but same price as online.
Since it's a manufacturer $50 off then I suspect this will be the same for all clubs.

Happy shopping Smilie
Thanks.
Got one from warehouse. They are selling for same price here in MI
May 07, 2021 07:04 PM
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luvkushMay 07, 2021 07:04 PM
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Quote from Livinindacar :
valid 4/30/21 through 5/27/21

https://www.costco.com/rachio-3-s...81393.html

Features:
Intuitive App Allows Schedule Monitoring and Adjusting from Anywhere
New Rachio Yard Map! Create a Virtual Landscape with Auto Yard Mapping
Automatic Rain, Wind and Freeze Skips with Weather Intelligence™ Plus
Seamless Integration with Google Assistant, Alexa and Apple Homekit
Keep Plants Healthy While Saving up to 50% on Outdoor Water Use
Good price. Easy setup.

If you live in Sacramento area, regional water authorities are offering both 8 zone and 16 zone for $74.99..
Check out - https://slickdeals.net/f/14972180-rachio-3-smart-water-sprinkler-8-zone-or-16-zone-74-99-taxes-sacramento-region-only?v=1&src=SiteSearch

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May 11, 2021 05:19 PM
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namiamMay 11, 2021 05:19 PM
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Same price in my local Costco. Why can't I find a 12-zone Rachio 3 on Rachio's website? Is this exclusive to Costco?

I had gen 1 and gen 2 Rachio controllers, and they were great.

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