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Old 07-16-2025, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by biker1 View Post
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.
I've never had a problem but I always use the simplest, cheapest Orbit one that you can get on Amazon or Lowes. I do agree, that Hunter one that came with the hose is a problem.