Outdoor Enclosure Gen 2/3 Installation

post by Linn on Mar 21, 2018

I currently have a Gen 1 Rachio mounted in an outdoor enclosure and I am looking at upgrading, but can’t figure out if I need a new outdoor enclosure or not. Hoping someone can help.

My current outdoor enclosure has almost exactly 9-1/4" width, which is also the stated width of the Gen 2/3 unit. Do I need any clearance/air space around the sides of the unit? My outdoor enclosure has much more height available in it. Can the Gen 2/3 be mounted vertically instead of horizontally?

I’ve search both the knowledge base and the community and can’t find an answer anywhere.

post by mckynzee on Mar 21, 2018

Hey @Linn-

It sounds like you should be fine… do you have a picture perhaps? You don’t need much clearance around the Rachio 3, as faceplate is magnetic with a rocker so you can just press a corner to pull it off.

post by Linn on Mar 21, 2018

This is my current Gen 1 in it’s enclosure.

post by tmcgahey on Mar 21, 2018

Looks just like my two installs!

post by Linn on Mar 21, 2018

Any idea if a Gen 2/3 will fit in there?

post by dblagent007 on Mar 22, 2018

I have a gen 2 unit in that same enclosure so I can confirm that it fits (although there isn’t much space on the sides).

post by Linn on Mar 22, 2018

Thanks! Glad to hear this!

post by emil on Mar 23, 2018

That’s one good looking Gen1 installation!

As @dblagent007 mentioned, it’ll be a tight fit on the sides but you shouldn’t have a problem reusing the enclosure with Rachio 3 👍