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part-timer 06-03-2023 10:59 AM

Another vote for Rachio!

The cost for the Hunter wi-fi module was about the same as the 4-zone Rachio (Home Depot with a 15% off coupon.) I already had a Rachio in use at another location so it was really a no-brainer for me. Really simple install too.

Snowbirdtobe 06-03-2023 02:50 PM

I replaced the Hunter controller about 4 years ago in my home and last year in my sisters place. I used a Rachio for both replacements. We both love our Rachio controllers. I control my system with an app on my phone and love the rain skip from upcoming rain.

Villagevip 06-03-2023 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Ski Bum (Post 2173994)
Yeah, have to agree with this advice. I am a 40+ year professional. I use BHyve at home. The last thing you want is another thing to go wrong.

Ski Bum, just googled Orbit BHyve,(new to me) shows several models...Which model do you recommend? Hope for a response, so I can jump on it : ).. Thank you in advance....

Bilyclub 06-03-2023 04:29 PM

The Rachio works well. Just wish there was a closer weather station to my house. Village Tinker, hint,hint, hint.

deej012160 06-04-2023 02:09 AM

After holding on the HydraWise help line for just over an hour, I clicked off 1/1/1 for them to call me back when I hit their queue. They called about 10 minutes later. Fix was quite simple; he got me there in about 2 minutes! If you are choosing even or odd days, you have to click all seven days "on" in the program settings menu. Will see tomorrow if that worked; I have it on even days so I should see auto irrigation tomorrow morning. Thanks for the replies. I appreciate the "I went away from Hunter" replies, but we decided to stick with the Hunter equipment.

Packer Fan 06-04-2023 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JMintzer (Post 2173977)
Any comment on how the b-hyve compares to the Rachio controller?

I have B-hyve and it is perfect. You can buy for like $105 on Amazon. Rachio is $199, can't imagine any way it could be better. B-hyve has everything you need at about 1/2 the cost. It takes about 1/2 hour to put in, and the APP is excellent.

Packer Fan 06-04-2023 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Villagevip (Post 2223176)
Ski Bum, just googled Orbit BHyve,(new to me) shows several models...Which model do you recommend? Hope for a response, so I can jump on it : ).. Thank you in advance....

Orbit 57946 B-hyve Smart 6-Zone Indoor/Outdoor Sprinkler Controller, Compatible with Alexa, 6 Station,Grey
Now it is $99 on Amazon. Love it. Easy to install and use.


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