Adam compares the most popular Controllers on the market to help you select the best one for your irrigation project.
*Shop our selection of Irrigation Controllers:*
*In this video*
*AC*
_Shop all AC Controllers:
– *RainBird* ESP4Me Wi-Fi Compatible Irrigation Controller:
– *RainPoint* 8-Zone Smart Irrigation Controller:
– *RainPoint* 12-Zone Digital Irrigation Controller:
– *Orbit* Bhyve Smart Sprinkler Controller:
– *Orbit* Bhyve Indoor Wi-Fi Controller:
– *Hunter* PRO-HC Outdoor Wi-Fi Controller:
– *Hunter* X-Core Outdoor Controller:
– *Hydro-Rain* Bhyve Pro Wi-Fi Controller:
– *K-Rain* RPS 46 Mini Indoor Controller:
– *Orbit* B-hyve XR Smart Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Controller:
– *RainBird* ESP-TM2 Controller:
– *Hunter* X2 Controller:
– *Hunter* Pro-C 4 Station Modular Controller:
– *Hunter* I-Core 6 Station Controller:
– *K-Rain* Pro EX 2.0 Wi-Fi Enabled Controller:
– *Irritrol* Rain Dial-R Series Outdoor Controller:
– *Irritrol* Rain Dial-R Series Indoor Controller:
– *Galcon* Greenhouse 6 Station Controller:
*DC*
_Shop all DC Controllers:
– *Hunter* Node:
– *Hunter* NODE-BT Battery Operated Controller w/Bluetooth:
– *Hunter* XC-Hybrid Controller:
– *RainPoint* 4-Zone Bluetooth Irrigation Controller:
– *Hydro-Rain* HRC 990 DC Controller:
– *Galcon* 7000 Series Bluetooth Irrigation Controllers with Valve:
– *DIG* ECO1 ASV Ambient Light (Solar) Powered Irrigation Controller:
– *DIG* 410BT Series Bluetooth Battery Operated Controller w/Inline Valve:
– *K-Rain* BL-KR Battery Powered Bluetooth Controller:
– *Galcon* 6100 “S” Series 2 Wire Irrigation Controller:
– *DIG* Battery Operated (DC) Multi-Station Controller:
*Explore our selection of Drip Irrigation Kits:*
You will find most irrigation controllers can be broken down into two broad categories – AC vs DC and Indoor vs Outdoor. These two categories are the foundation upon which controllers are built. Of course, there are other considerations to take into account when looking for a controller:
– Zones – how many zones do you need?
– Programming – do you need atypical watering cycles, such as in seconds rather than the traditional minutes?
– Sensors – are you looking to include rain/freeze or even a soil moisture sensor?
– Bluetooth and WiFi
Irrigation Controller Buying Guide:
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 – Intro
01:07 – Things to Consider
01:49 – Common Features
02:40 – AC vs DC Controllers
03:30 – Do I need an AC or DC Controller?
03:46 – Indoor vs Outdoor
04:28 – Zone Capacity
06:13 – AC Controller Overview
06:57 – Common Controller Settings
08:47 – DC Controller Overview
10:10 – Special Programming Features
12:07 – Sensors
13:07 – WiFi Controllers
14:04 – Bluetooth Controllers
14:33 – Wall Mounting Hardware
15:13 – Tips to get the most out of your Controller
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Loving the Orbit XR Hyve I just got to replace my crappy Rainbird.
12:51 all those connections with stripped wires exposed are triggering me!
Node 400 sucks so bad
Great product
Helpful, but no mention of the number of programs offered by different controllers. I invested in a nice 14-zone Hunter X2 controller only to discover it can’t do what I need because it offers only 3 programs. The large number of zones misled me to thinking it would be very flexible, but for my needs it is more about the number of programs.