[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by jrref

Maybe in your case but I'm saving a significant amount of money on water since using the Rachio. More than paid for itself in a short amount of time. Everyone's situation is different.

Agree.

I'm saving significant $$$ with my Hunter Controller.

[Bill14564]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Agree.

I'm saving significant $$$ with my Hunter Controller.

I haven't calculated my savings but I know there are days skipped, I know there is watering time added when it's particularly warm, and I know my grass is green.... all without any manual intervention on my part. The internet-connected controller is a win for me.

[Brooklyn11229]

Hi my name is Jim, I had requested your help the other day, but since I don’t know if I’m doing it correctly. As I said previously, I have a b-hyve home in New York and love it. I have purchased one here and I would love for you to give me a hand, I would gladly pay you for your assistance. We live in Sanibel. I would appreciate an answer one way or another so at least I know I sent it correctly. Thanks and have a great day!

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by Vernon Hud

I need to replace my Hunter controller, has anyone replaced their's. I would welcome information, I do not need a wi-fi controlled one.

I replaced ours after getting the prices to have someone do it ! Mentioned the bids we received to an employee at ace as i was there to pick up a couple replacement pieces for the sprinkler heads. His advice was to check on line. I did, bought a hunter (not Wi-fi or phone app type) bought a brand new hunter unit from a large well known garden wholesale/retailer, followed the Ace hardware employee's advice that it was VERY SIMPLE, take it off wall, take the few wires off ONE at a time, not all at once, attach each to the color on the new controller first, THEN remove the old controller entirely and attach the new one with the provided screws. I plugged it in, held my breath a bit, and SURPRISE, each station worked perfectly. The best part, I did this WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS GONE to help our son in another state. I know nothing about electricity or about irrigation systems, replacement was one of the most simple tasks I've ever done, and the money saved was mind boggling, most bids were THREE times the price of the controller it's self. Utube (Hunter) can also show you in detail, watch it and decide for yourself what a simple thing replacement is.

[CarlR33]

LOL, I always take a picture of the old units wiring placement regardless of taking notes or one wire at a time method.

[jrref]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

I replaced ours after getting the prices to have someone do it ! Mentioned the bids we received to an employee at ace as i was there to pick up a couple replacement pieces for the sprinkler heads. His advice was to check on line. I did, bought a hunter (not Wi-fi or phone app type) bought a brand new hunter unit from a large well known garden wholesale/retailer, followed the Ace hardware employee's advice that it was VERY SIMPLE, take it off wall, take the few wires off ONE at a time, not all at once, attach each to the color on the new controller first, THEN remove the old controller entirely and attach the new one with the provided screws. I plugged it in, held my breath a bit, and SURPRISE, each station worked perfectly. The best part, I did this WHEN MY HUSBAND WAS GONE to help our son in another state. I know nothing about electricity or about irrigation systems, replacement was one of the most simple tasks I've ever done, and the money saved was mind boggling, most bids were THREE times the price of the controller it's self. Utube (Hunter) can also show you in detail, watch it and decide for yourself what a simple thing replacement is.

Glad you were able to do it yourself. Actually, almost all of these irrigation controller wiring are the same. You have power and ground then a wire for each zone and finally two wires for the rain sensor which you don't really need to connect if you have a wifi controller.

For those who don't want to spend a lot on the install, call Chuck. chuck.grospitch@gmail.com
440-823-4273