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Old 07-16-2025, 10:54 AM
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I have had irrigation systems for 25 years and rain sensors are always problematic. I have never seen one last 5 years without work or replacements. Typically, they need fiddling with or replacement every year or so. It is way easier to not bother with them and use the local reporting stations.

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Originally Posted by jrref View Post
IDK, never had a problem with the rain sensor and the Rachio. Just change it every 5 years. If it stops working it's "usually" stuck in the no rain position.