How do I connect this to a RainBird SST600I timer? It does not have inputs for the 24v power? It only has a rain sensor jumper, so how do I get power?
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Your SST controller uses a 24 volt plug in transformer which is where you will get your power. I don't have any experience with that particular controller, but from the installation manual, it looks like you will actually need to splice into the power cord before it connects to your controller. Be sure to unplug it before you begin your installation, then follow the instruction on page 3 of the WR2 rain sensor manual.
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I've been running one for about a year now, no problems except I was using the load output to control some outside lighting (on at dusk, off at dawn) and it seemed to get confused and was turning the lights on and off randomly. I disconnected it and let it sit for a day and then reconnected it and it has been working correctly since. I am running a 100 WATT 12V panel into it, are you staying within the maximum input power and voltage levels (12v/260W or 24v/520W) specified?
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Yes it will work with a wired rain sensor. I reused my existing rain sensor when I replaced my old controller with this one. It worked well.
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Hi Art, I had an electrician run a wire and install an outdoor, weather protection covered, outdoor GFI power outlet on exterior wall. I plugged the heater's power cord into it. Don't hard wire it, as it's handy to be able to unplug the heater when you need to service or repair it. Make it a "two gang" outlet so you can use the other socket for other purposes. If you're asking about a back-up source of power in the event of a complete power outage, I'm not sure what to use for that. Amazon reviews mention using power back-up that's used for computers. The controller was included in box. It looks like a remote, but it is wired to the heater. The wire are not long enough to attach the controller to the wall. So it's just dangling under the heater. I'll need to figure out a way to attach it to the wall.
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No rain sensor. It's for "future application" which may or not happen. I'd suspect that there is a "rain sensor" on the WWW that would/could work, but why bother? Turn the thing off when it rains.
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Hello Mark: Yes the rain sensor is included. I have some thoughts about this item. The rain sensor worked fine at first but the last time it rained the watering still came on. I'll have to test this with a hose on it. And another annoying problem is the timer has a location aware feature that uses your zip code. On the timers with less than 12 stations this feature can be turned off. But on this unit it cannot. We are in a drought so even in out rainy season I needed it to water but it cut back to 10% or 20%. now the timer is doing a weird thing where although I set it to water all stations beginning at 8am it waters some stations at 10am. I can't seem to change this. But, short of spending hundreds more it's the best timer out there. Be sure to test it completely before the return period is up.
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This rain barrel solar timer works great: http://www.mrdrip.com/580-Rain-Barrel-Hose_c_631.html. Requires no pressure to operate, solar panel charges the 2-AA rechargeable batteries and has a rain sensor.
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As Mr. Levinson already noted, it would best be described as "rain sensor ready" - sensor not included.When I bought mine I was looking for a standard 9001D. This version cost less so the sensor connection was an added bonus.
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It requires a constant 12v but only draws current to run the timer, which is minimal. I don't guess I understand the question. I don't know how it could be hooked up without a constant power supply. The timer is hooked in-line between te battery and the item needing to be turned on and off. I use it to control a solar heater. It comes on and turns off at a predetermined time.
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It's been sometime since I connected my timer. However, the instructions are pretty clear how to connect the wiring. Instructions are also available on the Intermatic website. as far as programming, that too is easy with the help of the instructions. Once the timer is programmed it can run for years without needing to be reset barring a dead battery.
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I do not know about Irritrol Controller. But I do know that installing the RainBird controller only involved deciding how I assigned my wiring to the zones of the Rainbird, and then just connect the wires accordingly.
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If there has been a power failure the LED will flash slowly to let you know. Pressing and holding AUTO/SETUP at the time you like a wash to run (or CatActivation awake period to begin) will reset the timer. If you get a new CatGenie make sure it is the 120+ unit as that will give you the option of 24hr CatActivation so in that case it won't matter if there has been a power failure. As mentioned the unit just starts from where it stopped if it was performing a wash when the power failed.
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It has it's own software. It is powered with a 220 plug in. Not sure about weather station power supply
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I used a 12v battery ( which is charged from a solar panel,) to power the timer and the led strip lights. Works perfectly. Lights run 4 hours a day, timer is always drawing a small amount of power from the battery.
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Doesn't make sense to me. Probably your AC circuit is dead. You're reading "No AC" from auxilary battery power. Did not have that problem at all. My installation (replace Rain Bird) went seamlessly. Good luck.
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The only way I see it working with 24v is with a resistor. I've ordered them from the EQstore on eBay. You can just ground it to the battery source.
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Hi Julie: Sounds like you have successfully powered the digital timer, but not the switch. The switch side does not power the circuit. You can run the + wire from the battery to one side of the switch and continue the + wire out of the switch to the item you are controlling. Run the - wire directly from the battery to the item you are controlling. IN other words, the digital switch only controls one of the leads to the load, which you must power. You can also just run a jumper from the + side of the timer to the + side of the switch to power the circuit instead of going all the way back to the battery. Hope this helps. Hi Julie: Sounds like you have successfully powered the digital timer, but not the switch. The switch side does not power the circuit. You can run the + wire from the battery to one side of the switch and continue the + wire out of the switch to the item you are controlling. Run the - wire directly from the battery to the item you are controlling. IN other words, the digital switch only controls one of the leads to the load, which you must power. You can also just run a jumper from the + side of the timer to the + side of the switch to power the circuit instead of going all the way back to... » Read More Hi Julie: Sounds like you have successfully powered the digital timer, but not the switch. The switch side does not power the circuit. You can run the + wire from the battery to one side of the switch and continue the + wire out of the switch to the item you are controlling. Run the - wire directly from the battery to the item you are controlling. IN other words, the digital switch only controls one of the leads to the load, which you must power. You can also just run a jumper from the + side of the timer to the + side of the switch to power the circuit instead of going all the way back to the battery. Hope this helps. « Show Less