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Brand | Rain Bird | Orbit | Orbit | Rain Bird |
Name | 6-Station Indoor Simple-To-Set Irrigation Timer | B-Hyve Smart Hose Faucet Irrigation Controller/Wi-Fi Hub | 8-Zone B-hyve Indoor Timer | 9-Station Indoor Simple-To-Set Irrigation Timer and Wired Rain Sensor Bundle |
Price | $5889 | $5997 | $7614 | $8837 |
Ratings | (1007) | (62) | (453) | (8) |
Number of Zones | 6 | 1 | 8 | 9 |
Smart Technology | No Smart Technology Features | App Controlled | Smart Timer,Wi-Fi | No Smart Technology Features |
Timer Type | Digital | Hose-End | Digital | Digital |
Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor | Outdoor | Indoor | Indoor |
Sprinkler Location | Above ground,Below ground | Above ground | Below ground | Above ground,Below ground |
Features | Battery Back-up,Digital Display,Electronic,Surge Protection | Battery Back-up | Digital Display,Electronic | Battery Back-up,Digital Display,Electronic,Surge Protection |
Compatibility Type | Rain Sensor Compatible | Garden Hose Compatible | No Additional Compatibility | Rain Sensor Compatible |
Mount Location | Wall | Freestanding | Wall | Wall |
Program Type | Programmable | Programmable | Odd/Even Day Program,Programmable | Programmable |
Included | Mounting Hardware,Transformer | No Additional Items Included | Rain Switch,Transformer | Mounting Hardware,Transformer |
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Brand | Rain Bird | Orbit | Orbit | Rain Bird |
Name | 6-Station Indoor Simple-To-Set Irrigation Timer | B-Hyve Smart Hose Faucet Irrigation Controller/Wi-Fi Hub | 8-Zone B-hyve Indoor Timer | 9-Station Indoor Simple-To-Set Irrigation Timer and Wired Rain Sensor Bundle |
Price | $5889 | $5997 | $7614 | $8837 |
Ratings | (1007) | (62) | (453) | (8) |
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The battery is only used during a power failure, and it basically is there to keep the clock operating so you do not need to reprogram it. The battery should last from 8-10 years. Hope this helps!
Yes, this controller will be a great upgrade from your ESP-6TM. Hope this helps!
The "control valve terminal" is the point in the unit where the wire to each valve is inserted to provide power to that specific valve.
Yes for a 12 zone controller
Do not know if HD does installation. If not, it can recommend an irrigation company that will or find one in you local araa. It is not necessary if you are replacing an older timer. I purchased the Rain Bird 6-Station Indoor Timer to replace one that was 20+ years old. You have an existing timer, tag the wires with station numbers and any other wire connection as identified on the old timer you don't need a professional. Just make sure the power to the timer is shut-off first. I took a photo with my phone to document the old connections to be doubly safe. Remove the old timer and install the new one as instructed; it is very simple. Connect the power supply and the zone wires to the corresponding terminal on the new timer..
That's right. You'll have more fun on leap years. Bye the way, your lawn will survive for 2 days unless you live in a desert. :-)
It is recommended to have each valve on a separate zone. The wire terminal in the controller is designed to accept one wire for each zone.
If you remove the wire bay cover, on the bottom left there is a reset button. You will need something like a paper clip to press the button since it is recessed in the housing. This will reset you controller, and you will need to them reprogram the unit. Hope this helps!
Yes, the controller will be an easy replacement for the unit you have. Hope this helps!
You are correct, there is only one option for the watering duration. If you select 10 minutes, the controller will water for 10 minutes for each scheduled time on that zone. Hope this helps!