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

$90
$229.99
& More + Free S/H w/ Amazon Prime
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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.

Thanks to Slickdeals Staff DesertGardener for sharing this deal.

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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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Billyteddy
02-08-2023 at 09:36 AM.
02-08-2023 at 09:36 AM.
Is it easy to hook up with current rain bird system
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fido14dido
02-08-2023 at 09:38 AM.
02-08-2023 at 09:38 AM.
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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chautinhtri
02-08-2023 at 09:52 AM.
02-08-2023 at 09:52 AM.
Quote from Billyteddy :
Is it easy to hook up with current rain bird system

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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thebroomster
02-08-2023 at 09:56 AM.
02-08-2023 at 09:56 AM.
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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GreenHill9156
02-08-2023 at 09:59 AM.
02-08-2023 at 09:59 AM.
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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BrandonS5958
02-08-2023 at 10:04 AM.
02-08-2023 at 10:04 AM.
Looks like you need another case to go over this if used outside
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goju00
02-08-2023 at 10:12 AM.
02-08-2023 at 10:12 AM.
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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webbersworld
02-08-2023 at 10:17 AM.
02-08-2023 at 10:17 AM.
Can't you get brand new ones on eBay for essentially the same price?
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rmgabald
02-08-2023 at 10:27 AM.
02-08-2023 at 10:27 AM.
How's this compare to the b-hyve? Weather delays and responsiveness aren't great on my b-hyve.
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02-08-2023 at 10:42 AM.
02-08-2023 at 10:42 AM.
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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02-08-2023 at 10:44 AM.
02-08-2023 at 10:44 AM.
Looks like the outside enclosure would run another $30. I'd love to ditch my Rainbird with the craptastic WiFi plug in link that has horrible connection plus the GUI is trash. The rain sensor eats thru batteries and often doesn't register.

$120 ish to swap over seems worth it.
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02-08-2023 at 10:53 AM.
02-08-2023 at 10:53 AM.
Quote from GreenHill9156 :
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.

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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02-08-2023 at 10:54 AM.
02-08-2023 at 10:54 AM.
Quote from Billyteddy :
Is it easy to hook up with current rain bird system

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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