[davephan]

You might also consider replacing your old sprinkler controller with an Orbit B-Hyve sprinkler controller. The Orbit B-Hyve sprinkler controller is a smart sprinkler controller and knows about the weather conditions. It automatically puts your system on rain delay when it’s very likely to rain. You can program, control, and monitor the Orbit B-Hyve controller with your smart cellphone or computer. It also records the water history. They sell them at Home Depot and Lowe’s, and they cost $100 or less. It’s easy to replace yourself by just watching a YouTube video.

I had two of the 12 zone Orbit B-Hyve sprinkler controllers on my 24 zone system back in Minnesota. One of the first things with the Florida house was to change out the old Rainbird “dumb” sprinkler controller with an Orbit B-Hyve 12 zone sprinkler controller. I only have 6 zones now, but I installed a 12 zone controller in case I want to add zones in the future. The 12 zone unit is only about $20 to $30 more than the 6 zone controller, which is “chump” change. The Orbit B-Hyve smart sprinkler controller will pay for itself, since it reduces your water bill whenever it automatically rain delays. It’s a “no brainer” to change out the sprinkler controller with an Orbit B-Hyve sprinkler controller.