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Rachio Gen 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller (Refurbished): 16-Zone $120, 12-Zone EXPIRED

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$229.99
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Woot! has Rachio Gen 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller (Refurbished) starting from $79.99. Shipping is free w/ Amazon Prime or is otherwise a flat $6 per order.

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Available Options:
  • 8-Zone $79.99
  • 12-Zone $89.99
  • 16-Zone $119.99
Features:
  • Smart Schedule Changes:Rachio automatically adjusts for the weather and season, saving you water while keeping your plants healthy.
  • Support All Yards: Designed to help you care for any type of landscape, from a plant paradise to a desert oasis.
  • Yard Care from Anywhere: Use your phone like a smart watering remote. Start a schedule with the tap of a finger.
  • Track your watering schedule and history
  • Disable during freezing weather
  • Identify zones that need attention

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Woot! [woot.com] has Rachio Gen 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller (Refurbished) starting from $79.99.
Free shipping for Amazon Prime Members,otherwise it's a flat $6 shipping rate. Woot! is an Amazon company.


Available Options:
  • 8 Zone $79.99
  • 12 Zone $89.99
  • 16 Zone $119.99
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Yes, very. All you have to do is label the zone with sprinkler head on the rain bird wire, then take down the hub, install the Rachio and connect the wires. Very easy.
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02-08-2023 at 09:36 AM.
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Is it easy to hook up with current rain bird system
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02-08-2023 at 09:52 AM.
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Yes, very. All you have to do is label the zone with sprinkler head on the rain bird wire, then take down the hub, install the Rachio and connect the wires. Very easy.
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02-08-2023 at 10:54 AM.
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Yes, very easy.

I also highly recommend that you get a surge protector/battery backup on this.

Last year I had a power outage where the power came on, then off right away a few times before it came full back on and it damaged my Rachio.

Got it replaced through Rachio and when it happened again in the fall, the unit was not damaged on the battery backup/surge protector that I bought.
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02-08-2023 at 12:13 PM.
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I took picture of my rain bird and emailed racchio they told me exactly what to do it took 5 minutes
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02-08-2023 at 09:38 AM.
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Picked up an 8 zone even tho I only have 3 zones. Tired of running back and forth from controller to front yard when testing sprinklers
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You're going to love it. The amount of time and effort saved by being able to turn on and off zones with my phone while making small adjustments to my sprinkler heads was a game changer for me.
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that's what I use it for along when I am blowing sprinklers out for the winter. It's amazing how useful and convenient that portion of it is
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02-08-2023 at 09:56 AM.
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I bought one a couple of years ago. It was very easy to install and runs flawlessly. Make sure you get the correct version by counting your existing stations. After that all adjustments are made via the app. You can also manually run a station from the app.
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02-08-2023 at 12:27 PM.
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"Manually run a station from the app"

Very helpful when you get a camera notification while at work and see your neighbor, who doesn't clean up after, letting its dog shit on your lawn.

Checkmate, asshole.
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Just remember that this doesn't work with all sprinkler systems, so you may need to spend an additional ~$50 on a pump start relay, depending on the type you have.
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Most likely you have one already when they install your sprinkler system. I never seen a sprinkler system that comes with it.
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Looks like you need another case to go over this if used outside
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02-08-2023 at 10:12 AM.
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Great deal, just take a picture of your wires and zones so you can match the colors of the wires. Super easy to install
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Can't you get brand new ones on eBay for essentially the same price?
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Submitted offer for $90 for 12 zone and got accepted immediately. Great deal. Thanks.
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Personally I would rather a refurb with 3 month woot warranty + 12 month credit card warranty than a new one from eBay with no warranty.
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How's this compare to the b-hyve? Weather delays and responsiveness aren't great on my b-hyve.
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I've been using a Gen1 Rachio for many years now. I was hoping to install a flow meter at some point, but it looks like that option is gone now and I don't really need local control from the panel. Given this, is there any real reason to upgrade from Gen1?
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You will be happy to know you can still use a flow meter with the 3rd gen units. It is a wired third party solution that works very well. I have been using it with my Rachio for a couple of years. EveryDrop 1004-EX: 1″ IRRIGATION FLOW METER and you can find more info here: https://everydropmeters.com/produ...l-1004-ex/
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