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Rachio 16-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Used-Like New, 3rd Gen, 16ZULW-C) Expired

$83.20
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Amazon Warehouse has Rachio 16-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Used-Like New, 3rd Generation, 16ZULW-C) on sale for $83.16. Shipping is free.

Thanks to community member hotcash85 for finding this deal.

Amazon Warehouse also has Rachio 8-Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Used-Like New, 3rd Gen, 8ZULW-C) on sale for $62.72. Shipping is free.

Note: You may need to select the Amazon Warehouse option from the "Other Sellers on Amazon" section of the product page.

About this item (16-Zone):
  • Avoid watering in the rain. Exclusive weather intelligence plus automatically skips unnecessary watering with features like rain skip, wind skip, freeze skip, and more.
  • Control from anywhere with the easy-to-use app. Run sprinklers, view upcoming schedules, and observe your estimated outdoor water usage.
  • Experience fast DIY installation. Rachio Smart sprinkler controllers replace 99% of existing sprinkler controllers. Install in 30 minutes or less with no special tools needed. Our in-app installation tutorial helps you get online and watering in no time!
  • Deliver all the water your plants need; no more, No less. Rachio creates tailored Smart schedules based on the specific needs of your lawn, including plant type, soil type, sun exposure, and more.

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  • This price is $95.84 lower than a previous Frontpage Deal for the 16-zone sprinkler controller (in new condition).
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Amazon has the 16 zone system at a discount. This is the used-like new found under the regular price.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...3NWQ&psc=1

The 8-zone is discounted with the used-like new at $62

Rachio 3: 8 Zone Smart Sprinkler Controller (Simple Automated Scheduling + Local Weather Intelligence. Save Water w/ Rain, Freeze & Wind Skip), App Enabled, Works w/ Alexa, Fast & Easy Install
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product...3NWQ&psc=1 $62.72
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Model: Rachio - 16-zone 3rd Generation Smart Sprinkler Controller

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Wow. Insane price for the 16-zone unit. I'm just a little concerned about testing that it actually works within the return window, given I have about 4 more months until I can turn my sprinklers back on.
Each zone will have 3-5 sprinkler head installed to it. So if you have 6 zones, you're better off with the 8-zone rachio.

Even if you install more zones in the future, unless you plan to expand coverage by more than 200 sq ft, you don't need the 16 zone.

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01-20-2024 at 03:41 PM.
01-20-2024 at 03:41 PM.
Wow. Insane price for the 16-zone unit. I'm just a little concerned about testing that it actually works within the return window, given I have about 4 more months until I can turn my sprinklers back on.
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01-20-2024 at 04:18 PM.
01-20-2024 at 04:18 PM.
Cancelled the new units from Costco and went with these. Woot!
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01-20-2024 at 04:56 PM.
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Anyone have experience with these Amazon warehouse ones? Anything to be concerned about or pretty much like new?
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01-20-2024 at 05:40 PM.
01-20-2024 at 05:40 PM.
Quote from willygee :
Anyone have experience with these Amazon warehouse ones? Anything to be concerned about or pretty much like new?
I would recommend to looking at the details and look for ones that say that it comes in original packaging. More often than not it is new new, perhaps customer return without use or warehouse damaged.
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Not sure it's worth the price to update from gen 1 but I got it for the leak detection
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01-20-2024 at 06:08 PM.

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01-20-2024 at 06:08 PM.
Not sure if these qualify being that they are used, but water companies give rebates on both of these units. In my area they will give $80 rebate for either unit. More info can be found here: https://rachio.com/rebates/
If it does qualify, then the units could be basically free, except for taxes, of course.
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Quote from joyst1ck :
I would recommend to looking at the details and look for ones that say that it comes in original packaging. More often than not it is new new, perhaps customer return without use or warehouse damaged.
thanks this is helpful.

Anyone have thoughts on the need for 8 vs 16 zone? My current. manual rainbird unit is 6 zone so is it safe to assume these rachio are one for one (meaning anything over 6 zone is sufficient)? Or is there are reason to get more zones, i.e., 16 one for future coverage?
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01-20-2024 at 07:34 PM.
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Thanks Op purchased one
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Quote from mrdizle :
Not sure it's worth the price to update from gen 1 but I got it for the leak detection
Gen 1 is about 10+ years old, and has a very old/backward way of connecting the device to your WiFi that, when I tried setting it up for my in-laws, it didn't even work. Having had both Gen 1 and Gen 3, this is by far a better option and a great price.
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01-21-2024 at 10:16 AM.
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Quote from willygee :
thanks this is helpful.

Anyone have thoughts on the need for 8 vs 16 zone? My current. manual rainbird unit is 6 zone so is it safe to assume these rachio are one for one (meaning anything over 6 zone is sufficient)? Or is there are reason to get more zones, i.e., 16 one for future coverage?

Each zone will have 3-5 sprinkler head installed to it. So if you have 6 zones, you're better off with the 8-zone rachio.

Even if you install more zones in the future, unless you plan to expand coverage by more than 200 sq ft, you don't need the 16 zone.
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Quote from hotcash85 :
Each zone will have 3-5 sprinkler head installed to it. So if you have 6 zones, you're better off with the 8-zone rachio.

Even if you install more zones in the future, unless you plan to expand coverage by more than 200 sq ft, you don't need the 16 zone.
thanks for the reply - this is good info! I went ahead with the 8 zone.
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01-21-2024 at 12:55 PM.
01-21-2024 at 12:55 PM.
12 zone is $99.99 at Costco through tomorrow.
https://www.costco.com/rachio-3-s...81393.html
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Quote from jbn8 :
12 zone is $99.99 at Costco through tomorrow.
https://www.costco.com/rachio-3-s...81393.html
Costco is a bit more and needs costco memebership but it is brand new ( so warranty is better ) and with Costco return policy. If I am in the market, it would buy from Costco. My 2 cents.
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