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villagetinker 09-19-2016 09:10 AM

Hunter rain detector replacement
 
I am a DIY type person, and my neighbor noticed my sprinklers were running after rainstorms. I checked and the senor appeared to be defective (house is 3 years old). Went to the local hardware store, and bought the wrong part. IF YOU HAVE A HUNTER SOLAR SENSOR based system, the Hunter MINICLICK will NOT work. I found the correct Hunter Solar Sensor, and the system is now working.

So I have a left over Hunter MiniClick, which I paid $36.16 on 9/15/2016, that I would like to sell for $20. I cannot return, as I cut the wire when I installed it. If you have a system that just uses a contact type sensor, this could be a good deal.

VillagerNut 09-20-2016 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 1291703)
I am a DIY type person, and my neighbor noticed my sprinklers were running after rainstorms. I checked and the senor appeared to be defective (house is 3 years old). Went to the local hardware store, and bought the wrong part. IF YOU HAVE A HUNTER SOLAR SENSOR based system, the Hunter MINICLICK will NOT work. I found the correct Hunter Solar Sensor, and the system is now working.

So I have a left over Hunter MiniClick, which I paid $36.16 on 9/15/2016, that I would like to sell for $20. I cannot return, as I cut the wire when I installed it. If you have a system that just uses a contact type sensor, this could be a good deal.

Yes the rain sensors last about two years. The cork inside of them deteriorate to the point where it will not work properly. It is required by Florida law that each home has one with the automatic irrigation system.

rhood 09-20-2016 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by VillagerNut (Post 1292390)
Yes the rain sensors last about two years. The cork inside of them deteriorate to the point where it will not work properly. It is required by Florida law that each home has one with the automatic irrigation system.

Please, what statute is that?

photo1902 09-20-2016 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by rhood (Post 1292422)
Please, what statute is that?

Florida Statute 373.62

Allegiance 09-20-2016 03:07 PM

I wonder if the Internet connected controllers are okay?

Mine automatically adjusts per local NOAA rainfall.

Shimpy 09-20-2016 06:08 PM

I don't trust the one I have now and the one I had in my last home in S. Florida. Put a rain gauge in you're yard and turn off the system if it is scheduled to go on after a rain storm, (1/2 inch or more)

villagetinker 09-22-2016 01:05 PM

Update on my system, A big thank you to a fellow villager who sent me PM telling me the Hunter sensors have a 5 year warranty, but I had to contact Hunter directly. When I called home warranty, they gave me the name of the installed, but the installed only covers the equipment for 2 years, they gave me the contact (tech support) for Hunter. Sending to old unit to them today for a replacement.

biker1 09-22-2016 01:16 PM

Mine is dead. Thanks so much for the info. Calling Hunter now ...


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Originally Posted by villagetinker (Post 1293581)
Update on my system, A big thank you to a fellow villager who sent me PM telling me the Hunter sensors have a 5 year warranty, but I had to contact Hunter directly. When I called home warranty, they gave me the name of the installed, but the installed only covers the equipment for 2 years, they gave me the contact (tech support) for Hunter. Sending to old unit to them today for a replacement.


Down Sized 09-23-2016 05:01 AM

How can you tell if the sensor is dead?

biker1 09-23-2016 07:27 AM

In my case, it doesn't turn off the system when it rains. No amount of fiddling with it would bring it back to life.

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Originally Posted by Down Sized (Post 1293879)
How can you tell if the sensor is dead?


miklin 10-16-2016 02:57 PM

Number one zone does not come on


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