Is the rain sensor included?
1850305
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.
556871
No, this particular package does not, but you can buy this with one if you want. I bought this as an additional sensor for the system I already had.
456931
I am not sure. My sensor is only 1 foot away and it turns itself on. It also senses moisture in the humid northeast and will sometimes turn on when it is raining outside and the windows are open. It probably will sense moisture from shower, but it may take awhile to work it's way over to the sensor.
1991717
Yes, the harness and plug come with the sensor. It is a direct plug- in replacement.
1481421
No. Some models do, but this one must be closed manually. If it is left partially open with the fan on low, rain does not usually get in.
1057167
That crossed my mind, and I always make sure rain is not in the forecast when I put it in my window. The item is $30. So I just use my common sense -- it's an electrical appliance, and if it's product description doesn't say it's waterproof, assume it isn't. As to what happens when it gets rained on, I would rather not experiment to find out.
860740
Yes John, this includes the flow sensor. A very complete kit with great instructions; took a couple of hours for install and once running, it made a world of difference in pool water quality. Ran the last half of the summer by adding 4 more bags of salt... that's it! Water was clear and algae free right to closing in mid-Sept. Looking forward to my opening in 7 months!
966028
No, sensor is included. I would recommend changing the dash switch first. You may not need the encoder motor.
962240
No there is not. I've had mine for several years, and am on my 2nd one. I have not had any problems from the rain.
2167408
Yes, it is the photo-sensor.. Just return the item and get another.. A few of the items have quality issues.. 2 different revisions of the board.. Overall good and reliable product when you get one that works.. Do not forget to remove the outer lenses cover and silicone seal the threads. Will short-out the electronics should condensation get inside. I have 8 of the units working now for 1-1/2 years thru sub-zero to 105 degrees..
619229
The sensor that comes with this unit is wired. I found it not to work correctly with rain, although I think it sensed low temps OK and switched off the controller. I've had my unit for a couple of years. This year I replaced the wired rain sensor with Rainbird's wireless rain/freeze unit and it now controls and shuts off for rain. Not to say that you won't have a unit that shuts off when it rains. If I saturated the disks myself the wired unit would shut off the controller. However, even in pouring rain (like an inch and hour or more), I'd still find the controller running. This unit isn't exactly designed for the wireless units and so it took a bit of jerry rigging with the common wire etc. to get the replacement wireless to work correctly.
2101506
All the hardware required for installation is included with the sensor. Unfortunately all four of the sensors stopped working!
1691364
Yes. A usage manual which included technical specifications was included in the box in which I received my sensors. It's actually a one page document.Webby.
2049411
Yes, the water sensor is in the box with the unit. It's cord is about 71" long but could easily be lengthened with some common doorbell wire.
1624951
No not at all. Very simple setup. You can add a rain sensor. I bought it for the price. Perhaps in the future they'll do a firmware update, but I wouldn't count on it. Try Cyber-rain. www.cyber-rain.com, but it will be expensive. http://www.cyber-rain.com/residential-irrigation-smart-controller-products.html
399625
You can go to this website for compatibility http://www.raintracker.com/compatibility/ all instructions come with the unit and can also be found online.
682426
No, mine came with a plastic hood to cover the display when raining. The coils will be okay getting wet.