Sprinkler timer?

[Goldeneagle]

What is a good timer to put on my sprinkler system? I put a brand new Rainbird on back in the spring of last year. It's a piece of crap. Time loses 30min a week and now the stations are coming on with the timer in the OFF position. I only have 4 stations. What is a good one to get that won't break the bank?

[IowaHunter]

I like my Orbit B-hyve.

[Bighunter2670]

You might try taking it back for warranty. I have used rainbird on my house and many other commercial sites and haven't had any issues.

[Antlers86]

Rainbird is crap. I use Hunter on all systems and never any problems.

[Goldeneagle]

What about Toro? That was what was on and replaced with the Rainbird. The Toro was there when we bought the house 1999.

[CharlieTX]

I have a Rainbird and its ok. If I got another it would be this:

https://www.amazon.com/Rachio-Smart-Sprinkler-Controller-8-Zone/dp/B07CZ864Y9/ref=asc_df_B07CZ864Y9/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=242015693684&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=498372892457928468&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9027300&hvtargid=pla-466020354949&psc=1

I have a few friends that love theirs because of the app control. If you don't want a smart controller, then toro or hunter may be the best options.

[Goldeneagle]

I see absolutely no reason for a SMART timer for sprinklers. Just set your settings and forget about it. Let it do its thing.

[jaspermac]

Hunter

[Geoff995]

We use hunter controllers exclusively. Excellent controllers for the money

[RF76]

Rachio Gen 2 or 3. Forgot to read the part about breaking the bank.

[hog_down]

How are the GPS/weather sprinkler controllers? Are they worth the money? Do they do a good job?

[CharlieTX]

I see absolutely no reason for a SMART timer for sprinklers. Just set your settings and forget about it. Let it do its thing.

Then Hunter or Toro. The one thing I like about a smart timer is that I can turn it off or on from any where, based on the weather conditions.

[Mojo]

Got an Orbit and it's been going strong for 3years now...4 stations...

[bowhntrmatt]

Good info here. I have a rain bird that has been problem-free but have been thinking of upgrading to something WiFi connected. 10 zones so lots of water if it runs without being needed.

[CharlieTX]

Good info here. I have a rain bird that has been problem-free but have been thinking of upgrading to something WiFi connected. 10 zones so lots of water if it runs without being needed.

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