About the Before You Buy category
What you need to know before you buy a Rachio! |
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Jun 2021 |
| Valve monitoring. In app purchase? |
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1.4k |
Apr 14 |
| Rachio 3 vs. Rachio 3 Pro |
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18.1k |
Jun 2025 |
| Outdoor Enclosure Issue |
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118 |
Oct 2024 |
| Existing Hardie HR-6100 compatible with Rachio 3? |
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148 |
Aug 2024 |
| Old Rain Bird controller swap out, wiring questions |
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9.8k |
Jun 2024 |
| The competition |
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6.6k |
May 2024 |
| Replacing mechanical controller to a Rachio 3 |
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356 |
May 2024 |
| AC adapter for Hose Timer |
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268 |
Apr 2024 |
| Upgrade from Gen 1 to 3 |
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1.0k |
Mar 2024 |
| Rachio 3 with direct exposure to Phoenix sun |
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237 |
Mar 2024 |
| Should I upgrade from Gen 2 8 zone to Black? |
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557 |
Jan 2024 |
| Share Tempest? |
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2 |
787 |
Oct 2023 |
| Limited Water Supply |
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3 |
306 |
Aug 2023 |
| Smart Hose Timer Hub Only |
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344 |
Aug 2023 |
| Gen 3 controller–4/8/16-zone on rachio.com but 12-zone elsehwere? |
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2.8k |
Aug 2023 |
| Trying to setup a home IN Bermuda |
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5 |
382 |
Jul 2023 |
| Which model for use with master valve that has 6 “zones?” |
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904 |
Jun 2023 |
| Replacing Hunter Icore Dual 2-wire |
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987 |
May 2023 |
| Upcoming Faucet question |
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385 |
Apr 2023 |
| Orange County, CA installers? |
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556 |
Aug 2022 |
| Can I use this in the UK |
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481 |
Jul 2022 |
| Gen 3 vs. Pro |
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2.9k |
Jul 2022 |
| IOT Connected M2M Data Plan Bandwidth |
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434 |
Jun 2022 |
| Water Supply Switching |
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1.6k |
Jun 2022 |
| Switch from old mechanical hand-cranked timer system? |
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1.1k |
Jun 2022 |
| Two old sprinkler controllers with one rachio |
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1.3k |
May 2022 |
| Convert indexing valve to manifold |
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634 |
Apr 2022 |
| Toro Vision 1 to Rachio 3? |
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1.3k |
Nov 2021 |
| Rachio3 vs Rachio3e |
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750 |
Nov 2021 |
| Can I use it with 12v Solenoid? |
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614 |
Oct 2021 |
| Purchasing rachio3 on Craigslist |
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434 |
Sep 2021 |
| Costco 12 Zone Product Number? |
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2.6k |
Sep 2021 |
| Power outlet question |
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2 |
629 |
Aug 2021 |
| Thrive Subscription questions |
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521 |
Aug 2021 |
| Commercial Application? |
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3 |
461 |
Aug 2021 |
| Installing two 16-zone controllers for one sprinkler system |
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1.0k |
Aug 2021 |
| Rsachio3 and Rain Barrels |
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1.0k |
Jun 2021 |
| Reason to upgrade from Gen 1? |
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4.8k |
Jun 2021 |
| Can you use same zone more than once in a program? |
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866 |
Jun 2021 |
| Using Rachio outside USA and Canada |
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1.1k |
Apr 2021 |
| Multiple sprinklers in one zone - and is there a Test System? |
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2.1k |
Mar 2021 |
| Pre-purchase question - quick help please |
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1.6k |
Jan 2021 |
| South Africa |
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411 |
Jan 2021 |
| Replacing Irritrol with Rachio for large property |
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2.1k |
Sep 2020 |
| Can we combine two old sprinkler controllers in to one Rachio controller? |
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2.9k |
Sep 2020 |
| Can Rachio 3rd Gen Do Better |
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1.9k |
Jun 2020 |
| Rachio and multiple controllers |
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793 |
Jun 2020 |
| Yard Map - Only Currently Available on 12 & 16 Zone Gen 3s |
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1.4k |
Jun 2020 |
| Pump relay control for each zone options |
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3.2k |
Jun 2020 |
| Running two zones at a time in any order |
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738 |
May 2020 |
| Rachio in 2 different locations under same account |
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1.9k |
May 2020 |
| Weathermatic Functional with Rachio |
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609 |
May 2020 |
| Rachio 3e vs. Gen 1 comparison? |
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790 |
Apr 2020 |
| Costco 12-Zone Rachio 3 on Sale * $50 Off thru 9/1/19 |
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8.1k |
Apr 2020 |
| Main Irrigation Valve |
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607 |
Apr 2020 |
| Richdel to Rachio? |
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540 |
Mar 2020 |
| Can Rachio 3 replace my existing Hunter sprinkler system? |
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5.9k |
Jan 2020 |
| Second 8 Station or New 16 Station Controller |
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537 |
Dec 2019 |
| Existing Hardie Controller Compatible with Rachio 3? |
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987 |
Nov 2019 |
| Why did Rachio decide to have no dials |
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4.9k |
Nov 2019 |
| Europe rain delay function |
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466 |
Nov 2019 |
| Power Supply Cord Too Short |
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3.0k |
Nov 2019 |
| RACHIO on a well…is it worth it? |
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1.3k |
Oct 2019 |
| Gen 2 Costco or Gen 3? |
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16.1k |
Aug 2019 |
| Watering different stations at the top of every hour for 6 hours? |
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531 |
Aug 2019 |
| Length of power supply cord |
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32 |
19.1k |
Jul 2019 |
| Switching from Rain Bird ESP-TM2 to Rachio 3 (Wiring Help) |
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3.8k |
Jul 2019 |
| Existing Compatible? - Considering Rachio 3 |
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611 |
Jul 2019 |
| Will my existing setup work with Rachio? (Pics) |
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887 |
Jul 2019 |
| Flex daily, how does it compare to Hydrawise? |
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1.8k |
Jul 2019 |
| Converting from Richdel 412PR with a well. Will it work? |
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1.2k |
Jul 2019 |
| Switching from Skydrop - any promo timings? |
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474 |
Jul 2019 |
| Well pressure/zones question |
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723 |
Jun 2019 |
| Possible to trigger a zone to top off pond via a float switch? |
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437 |
Jun 2019 |
| Remote location setup /internet connection |
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559 |
Jun 2019 |
| Replacing Weathermatic Smartline SL1600 |
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1.5k |
May 2019 |
| Rachio Gen 3 and Davis VP2 PWS |
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1.3k |
May 2019 |
| Flow Meter Data |
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556 |
May 2019 |
| Rain Bird ESP-TM2 to Rachio 3 Installation Questions |
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3.5k |
May 2019 |
| Which transformer should I purchase for UK use? |
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1.4k |
Apr 2019 |
| How many times can I water a zone each day? |
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1.0k |
Mar 2019 |
| Problems with Rachio + Android |
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721 |
Feb 2019 |
| South Florida Installers |
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620 |
Dec 2018 |
| What do I need? |
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765 |
Nov 2018 |
| Maximum Interval on Fixed Schedule? |
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864 |
Nov 2018 |
| Manually turning on the pump |
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862 |
Oct 2018 |
| *NEW* installation, no prior system or controller |
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7.9k |
Oct 2018 |
| Will Rachio reduce watering TIME according to weather? |
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1.4k |
Sep 2018 |
| Indexing to Inline Manifold Valves |
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2.4k |
Sep 2018 |
| Compatibility |
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Aug 2018 |
| How many schedules possible/recommended for 8 station controller |
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688 |
Aug 2018 |
| Eastern PA Rachio installer? |
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596 |
Aug 2018 |
| Loss of Internet? |
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882 |
Aug 2018 |
| Lightning blew up my Toro TMC-212-OD! Can I do Rachio? |
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2.3k |
Aug 2018 |
| Rachio 3 + water flow meter, 240v required-unusual! |
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1.3k |
Aug 2018 |
| Rachio app compatibilty with windows phones |
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759 |
Aug 2018 |
| Installing enclosure to brick |
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768 |
Jun 2018 |
| Flow Meter Separately sold? |
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1.1k |
Jun 2018 |
| ETA to purchase ONLY a flow meter? |
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1.3k |
Jun 2018 |
| Flow Meter for Complete Home? |
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1.2k |
Jun 2018 |
| 3 Generation 3 Controllers - 3 Flow meters |
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1.4k |
Jun 2018 |
| Gen 3 in the Gen 2 outdoor housing |
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724 |
Jun 2018 |
| Mounting Rachio Gen 2 or 3 to Cinder Block Wall |
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1.8k |
Jun 2018 |
| Buying Rachio3 in Denver |
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1.8k |
May 2018 |
| Is Rachio right for me? Las Vegas resident, drip line, zero gardening experience |
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3.3k |
Mar 2018 |
| New Setup Question |
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1.3k |
Mar 2018 |
| Need Help - Hunter PRO-C to Rachio 2nd Gen |
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2.0k |
Mar 2018 |
| Outdoor Enclosure Gen 2/3 Installation |
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1.9k |
Mar 2018 |
| Gen3 controller with wireless flow sensor |
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1.8k |
Mar 2018 |
| Recommendations |
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971 |
Mar 2018 |
| Winter Install |
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1.1k |
Nov 2017 |
| Replacement power supply |
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5.9k |
Nov 2017 |
| Connect to exising Rachio system |
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977 |
Oct 2017 |
| [Rachio to be instsalled next week |
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1.2k |
Oct 2017 |
| Drill bit size |
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1.4k |
Sep 2017 |
| Is there any way to install Rachio without having a smartphone? |
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2.5k |
Sep 2017 |
| Combine 2 units Please? I hate hydrawise |
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1.5k |
Sep 2017 |
| Brand new lawn and system being installed next week |
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Jul 2017 |
| Outdoor enclosure HELP |
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1.4k |
Jul 2017 |
| Outdoor Enclosure Question |
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2.2k |
Jul 2017 |
| How to Set up Second Rachio for Second Home |
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2.2k |
Jul 2017 |
| Rachio vs Rainmachine irrigation system |
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10.7k |
Feb 2017 |
| New Setup - Converting from RainDial |
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10.4k |
Oct 2016 |
| What are zones and do I need 8 or 16? Over my head |
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16.6k |
May 2015 |