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Originally Posted by Ptmcbriz
Our Hunter does exactly that. You can set the % of rain in the weather forecast and allow it to override when the forecast is above the % you
Set. Most of of these complaints about Hunter are due to operator’s lack of knowledge in not setting the
Advanced settings and features. It does everything the Rachio does.
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There are two Hunter systems being discussed. One is the "original" PRO-C system that does not have wifi capabilities and uses the roof-mounted rain gauge and the other is the "new" X2 system that does have wifi. Some of the complaints have to do with not understanding the advanced features but many of the complaints apply to the PRO-C system.
With the PRO-C systems have no wifi and no prediction capability. There are no advanced screens to set a % of rain in the forecast. All these systems have are the Solar Sync sensor which includes a rain gauge. When it works, the sensor gets wet when it rains, stays wet for a period of time, and prevents the controller from watering. When the sensor dries out it allows watering again. The sensors go bad after a while and stop working. There may be a way to test the rain gauge but typically you learn that it isn't working when your water bill does not decrease during rainy season. Many of the Hunter complaints are due to the lack of capabilities of this sensor.
The PRO-C systems were installed north of 44 and may still be the default today. It is easy to replace the PRO-C with the X2 or the Rachio, all it takes is a little time and money, but if the lawn is green then some may feel it is not worth the effort.