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@ Select Local Costco: Rachio Smart Hose Timer Kit with 2 Valves and WiFi Hub $99.99

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It includes 2 packed Smart Hose Timer & 1 wifi hub

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gnagy
03-19-2024 at 03:07 PM.
03-19-2024 at 03:07 PM.
Thanks for the post. Which Costco location?
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03-19-2024 at 04:13 PM.
03-19-2024 at 04:13 PM.
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Thanks for the post. Which Costco location?
Found at Livermore CA
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Tronx
03-20-2024 at 02:01 AM.
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Found at Livermore CA

What item number? thanks
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03-20-2024 at 07:04 AM.
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what item number? thanks
#1788387
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CoolJuice997
03-20-2024 at 08:12 AM.
03-20-2024 at 08:12 AM.
Great price. I paid $100 for one on Amazon last year.

It's a pretty good product -- our new house has a sprinkler setup but it needs work. Was easier for now to buy a few long hoses and use this thing. It doesn't tell you how much water it used, but I'm looking into whole-house solutions for that anyway.
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KnightStar
03-20-2024 at 01:13 PM.
03-20-2024 at 01:13 PM.
Besides being able to control it remotely, what are the benefits of this over an analogue (not smart) timer like Obit timers that are half the price MSRP (this previous deal was fire but who has a time machine amirite https://slickdeals.net/f/17196235-orbit-programmable-sprinkler-timer-5-free-store-pickup) ?
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green_bear
03-20-2024 at 03:53 PM.
03-20-2024 at 03:53 PM.
Quote from KnightStar :
Besides being able to control it remotely, what are the benefits of this over an analogue (not smart) timer like Obit timers that are half the price MSRP (this previous deal was fire but who has a time machine amirite https://slickdeals.net/f/17196235-orbit-programmable-sprinkler-timer-5-free-store-pickup) ?

I have the Orbit and I'm planning to get this if I manage to find one in my store tomorrow. Main reason is to have it synced with the local weather and skip it when there is rain in the forecast. I'll use one for my drip irrigation system of my raised beds, the other TBD.
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mandoro
03-20-2024 at 05:08 PM.
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Quote from KnightStar :
Besides being able to control it remotely, what are the benefits of this over an analogue (not smart) timer like Obit timers that are half the price MSRP (this previous deal was fire but who has a time machine amirite https://slickdeals.net/f/17196235-orbit-programmable-sprinkler-timer-5-free-store-pickup) ?
Greater control. Prevent over watering.
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abcsr2ez4me
03-20-2024 at 05:18 PM.
03-20-2024 at 05:18 PM.
Quote from KnightStar :
Besides being able to control it remotely, what are the benefits of this over an analogue (not smart) timer like Obit timers that are half the price MSRP (this previous deal was fire but who has a time machine amirite https://slickdeals.net/f/17196235-orbit-programmable-sprinkler-timer-5-free-store-pickup) ?

I have 5 of these. I don't find them very useful over just plain timers. The only smart feature is the rain skip based on forecast.

EDIT: See my detailed explanation below as to why I dont think these are all that great.
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Gorillabeard
03-20-2024 at 08:03 PM.
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Quote from abcsr2ez4me :
I have 5 of these. I don't find them very useful over just plain timers. The only smart feature is the rain skip based on forecast.

I would call that pretty useful. Unless I'm missing something? Why get so many if it's useless compared to a regular dumb timer?
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Lakay77
03-21-2024 at 05:10 AM.
03-21-2024 at 05:10 AM.
I have Rachio smart wifi timer and Orbit Bhyve smart wifi.
Bought 2 pack in Costco last week ill return it after a week of use because both wifi module is not powering on properly. Used it for a week and it rain and didn't pause my schedule.
Orbit has smart weather features built in, it will skip/adjust watering. That is a huge factor for me
Both have good build quality. Orbit has more features and more smart than Rachio
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foxblur
03-21-2024 at 06:46 AM.
03-21-2024 at 06:46 AM.
I suggest a hose backflow preventer to keep your yard out of your drinking water.
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BraveTeam7995
03-21-2024 at 07:22 AM.
03-21-2024 at 07:22 AM.
maybe these are better then rain bird timers for garden..
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abcsr2ez4me
03-21-2024 at 09:27 AM.
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I would call that pretty useful. Unless I'm missing something? Why get so many if it's useless compared to a regular dumb timer?
They dont have the same intelligence as the Rachio irrigation controllers. There I can select the type of sod, whether its a shaded area or sunny, sloped or flat, all sorts of additional options thats not carried over to the timer. It is just water for X amount of time unless theres rain, thats it. My hope is that they will add these features later, but currently they're just expensive... and the only real option for this type of tool.

The Orbit Bhyve reviews are horrendous and I wasn't impressed with Orbit's irrigation controller so I never tried their timers. The best feature in my mind for the Rachio timer is that I can use one controller for all the timers because the signal range is great. Orbit's reviews appear to be plagued by the usb controller with limited range.
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