[thevillagernie]

It is adjustable ,3 settings I believe,take it apart slowly and note were it is and see how it works.clean it and put back togeather.....Its like cheerios that expand when they get wet,,,,,,,good luck

[IUFAN]

I replaced the washers inside of the sensor that you can get from Amazon. But it would probably be easier for you to buy the sensor from lowes or home depot. They are not expensive.

[Windguy]

My sprinkler tech says the sensor needs periodic maintenance. Use a spray of 50% bleach. Leave on for a minute, then rinse. I haven’t actually tried it because he told me about it in January.

[HiHoSteveO]

This is definitely a do it yourself job if you are so inclined.
1) I understand that Hunter guarantees that part for five years. You may still be under warranty with Hunter. It's two wires cut and reconnect to new part.

2) Replace with same as what you have which would include the "Solar Sync" and rain sensor functions.
Part is quite a bit more expensive than just the mini click sensor.

3) I chose to replace just the rain sensor. It is called a "mini-click rain sensor". It is $24 at Amazon. I lost the Solar Sync function of course, but it works great. Simple install a few steps up a ladder. Guaranteed five years.

[mydavid]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

My house is five years old and the irrigation system is supposed to have a feature where it doesn't turn on if there has been rain. The problem is that we can get a downpour and the system comes on shortly afterward.

I know that there is a sensor on the side of the house and it's has a little wafer thing that swells up when it rains and prevents the system from turning on.

Does anyone know how to fix this or do I have to call someone to service it?

I found most don't work well, I've gone manual, I run mine when I think my grass needs it and where it needs it.

[askcarl]

Originally Posted by Malsua

Your answer is to buy a WIFI irrigation controller. A Hunter 6 zone will cost about $170 on Amazon, the 12 zone are another $75 or so. This might less than a service call and will fix the problem once and for all.

Model number please or a picture of the unit.

Thank you.

[diane reynolds]

You most likely need a new sensor. They only last a few years.

[FromNY]

To bad Astro turf is banned. Just think how much we would save not watering,worrying about sprinklers and lawn care? Maybe apartment living not so bad as we mature into the sunset. Careful on the ladder when you replace the wafer thingy.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by JDIronton

eBay is the way to go , have bought a quite a few , around 8$

I'm curious as to why this product is only sold on eBay? You cannot buy it on Amazon or even directly from Hunter. Very strange.

[Lyn Wagner]

Do you also use a rain sensor with the WiFi controller?

[HelenLCSW]

Originally Posted by Dr Winston O Boogie jr

My house is five years old and the irrigation system is supposed to have a feature where it doesn't turn on if there has been rain. The problem is that we can get a downpour and the system comes on shortly afterward.

I know that there is a sensor on the side of the house and it's has a little wafer thing that swells up when it rains and prevents the system from turning on.

Does anyone know how to fix this or do I have to call someone to service it?

The ones the builder installs wear out in about 5 years —need to install the better grade permanent ones. Fertigator installed ours and it is working perfectly.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by IUFAN

I replaced the washers inside of the sensor that you can get from Amazon. But it would probably be easier for you to buy the sensor from lowes or home depot. They are not expensive.

Do you have a link to the washers on Amazon? I have not been able to find them on Amazon.

[Rzepecki]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Where did you buy the wafer thingy? I haven't found them anywhere.

Correction - Anywhere but Ebay. I just don't trust Ebay.

You can purchase the wafer thing (which lasts 2 years, max) at Ace Hardware in Southern Trace shopping center. This particular Ace carries a lot of the Villages’ Homes maintenance parts, along with invaluable information and advice.

[Malsua]

Originally Posted by Lyn Wagner

Do you also use a rain sensor with the WiFi controller?

You can. I've found it completely unnecessary.

[Ga.dawg]

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