Rachio WiFi Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone Irrigation Remote Control) – App-Based Scheduling, Local Weather Intelligence, Rain Skips, Easy DIY InstallWaterSense

Rachio WiFi Smart Sprinkler Controller (8-Zone Irrigation Remote Control) – App-Based Scheduling, Local Weather Intelligence, Rain Skips, Easy DIY InstallWaterSense

Q: I have a zone that is under cover and never gets rain. Does the Rachio 3 allow for one zone to run regardless of rain while other zones don't?

Despite the answers above, the answer is YES. You can create a separate schedule just for the zone you desire and make it a fixed schedule. You can turn off all the features and that will make it run even if it’s raining or windy or whatever. Than create schedules for the rest of the zones with all the weather features you like.

Q: Does this have a setting for a delay between zones? The controller i'm replacing does not have this delay,it switches between zones fast, hammers pipe

Yes, at least with my gen 3, a feature to reduce water hammer will turn on the next zone 10 seconds early allowing no abrupt stop at the end of a zone run. Excerpt from Rachio help: What is Rachio's "Minimize Water Hammer" setting? With this setting, your Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller will open the 'next' scheduled zone to run in a watering schedule, 10 seconds prior to the end time of the current zone that is running.

Q: Can it be hard wired from the modem/router with cat5 or 6? no wifi where it would be installed. does it have an ethernet data port?

No data port — BUT, it works on both 2.4 and 5Ghz bands of wifi. Works very well and connected very easily. Access point is through a wall about 25 feet away.

Q: Can each valve be set up as it's own zone with independent start times and durations?

You have to understand that each zone needs to have it’s own solenoid in order to control zones separately. Some homes use an index valve system, and you switch zones by turning off and on, and the water pressure turns the index valve to the next zone. That won’t work with Rachio or any of these kind of systems. You will need to remove the index valve, and rearrange each of the pvc pipes that connected to it. That can be accomplished with a days effort, but you’ll need pvc fittings, a pvc cutter and pvc cement, and a solenoid for each zone you have. Each solenoid has two wires, so you’ll also need sprinkler cable with two conductors for each zone. So for a 5 zone system, your cable needs 10 conductors.

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Color
Neutral
Brand
Rachio
Voltage
120 Volts
Product Dimensions
9.1"L x 1.4"W
Material
Plastic

⚡30-min DIY install

📶8-zone WiFi control

🌦️Patented Weather Intelligence

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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

Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller Weatherproof Outdoor Enclosure, Compatible with Rachio 3 Smart Controllers, also 2nd and 3rd Generation Compatible

Description

🌱 Water smarter, not harder—join the green revolution!

QUICK EASY DIY SETUP - Get your smart sprinkler up and running in under 30 minutes—no pro needed.
WEATHER SAVVY IRRIGATION - Automatically skips watering during rain, wind, or freeze to save water and money.
SMART 8 ZONE WI FI CONTROL - Manage every inch of your lawn remotely with precision and ease.
ADAPTIVE YEAR ROUND SCHEDULING - Custom or auto-adjusting schedules keep your yard thriving through all seasons.
ANYWHERE ACCESS VIA RACHIO APP - Full control and real-time usage tracking from your phone, wherever you are.

The Rachio WiFi Smart Sprinkler Controller offers 8-zone remote irrigation control with patented Weather Intelligence that automatically adjusts watering based on local weather conditions. Compatible with 99% of sprinkler systems, it features easy DIY installation in under 30 minutes and app-based scheduling for efficient, water-saving lawn care year-round.

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I have a zone that is under cover and never gets rain. Does the Rachio 3 allow for one zone to run regardless of rain while other zones don't?

Does this have a setting for a delay between zones? The controller i'm replacing does not have this delay,it switches between zones fast, hammers pipe

Can it be hard wired from the modem/router with cat5 or 6? no wifi where it would be installed. does it have an ethernet data port?

Can each valve be set up as it's own zone with independent start times and durations?

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