How long does the sensor keep the sprinklers off? Will the sprinklers come on the next day after a big storm?
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I never got it to work right. No matter how much water the sensor was exposed to, it did not seem to turn the system off. I gave up, and since it as mounted on my house I thought I would try again when i had time. The funny thing is, when I went back to try to get it to work again, maybe 4 months later, the battery had died. I would Get the hard wired version if I messed with this again.
1574440
It has a little sponge like thing in there so it depends on heat and humidity probably. Also level sensor that let's you adjust it some.
1574441
My sensor will skip the next day after a rain"if it rains on Monday, usually mine will irrigate on Wenesday unless you have a large amount of rain then it would skip a few days. Mine has worked well for 2years.
824137
Hi Mike B,In my backyard I get watered far more than the wildlife. In your front yard you would have to place the unit with its "back" to the sidewalk or any area that people can use legitimately. The sensor would be "looking at" your front door catching motion well within your property where people should not be walking and where you can frighten the bunnies or stray dogs and cats that venture too far into your property.Good Neighbor Dave
282385
Hello This is a great light and stays on for up to 12 hours after a very sunny day. It turns on at night, right at sundown. You could add a switch in series where the light sensor is and bypass the night sensor. But on a cloudy day the light will not last nearly as long of course.
935124
No sensor. When in auto (programmed) pushing rain delay button 1, 2, or 3 times, delays program for 24, 48, or 72 hours.
935127
No sensor-this is how to use rain delay: When in AUTO , press + button for 24 hrs, 48 hrs, or 72 hrs. Screen will flash between clock and hoursremaining before programmed cycle resumes. To remove rain delay, turn dial to OFF and then back to AUTO.
568587
the water stays on as long as something is in front of sensor, and if im cleaning the mirror i sometimes make faucet turn on from moving in front so they are easy to activate-these are installed at a church/daycare and have no issues the connections are like a typical faucet
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When you first turn them on they come on and stay on for a few minutes. You can set how long you what them to stay on for up to about 15 minutes. If you know wiring you could by pass the sensor so they would stay one as long as you wanted them too with a switch.
1037358
I've never noticed them being affected by sprinklers or rain. They seem to really only not turn on if it was a really cloudy day or if you put it in a spot that gets too much shade.
155488
The answer is YES, you may eschdule two different watering cycles per day (24 hours format) and also you can program the length of the timing. Device is really easy to program once you read the instructions, also you can program any or all the days you want watering from 1 t 7 days. I bought an gardena sprinkler connected to the timer and what a set I have, I am more than happy using both articles.
935125
No sensor-this is how to use rain delay: When in AUTO , press + button for 24 hrs, 48 hrs, or 72 hrs. Screen will flash between clock and hours remaining before programmed cycle resumes. To remove rain delay, turn dial to OFF and then back to AUTO.
2241
According to the manual there is an optional part (part No 57098) that ca be purchased. The rain shut off switch can be easily connected to the timer to prevent over-watering during rainy periods.
1504784
Yes. It has battery back up for power outages to keep time and settings but will not run your sprinklers on battery power.
700114
I thought it did, too, given that it's supposed to provide "automatic warning" -- but it doesn't, unless the unit is turned on (if you're listening to AM or FW, it will automatically switch to weather station). Found it out after two tornado warnings didn't set it off -- the tornados that went through southern Indiana this week. I confirmed that with a Midland tech. Good device in a lot of ways, but I gotta by one that warns of dangerous weather whether it's turned on or not.
1605850
It does pretty good. Sensitive though. You will have to turn it down because even rain set it off.
2032469
My motion detector sprinklers get 3-4 hours of unlimited sunlight each day and function fine. All other times they are in shade.
575029
I have no experience with sprinkler systems as I live in an apartment. It seems to have survived quite a few heavy rains though.
1972965
I have never had it go off due to wind, I have a squirrel that likes to sit on top of it from time to time which does set it off. I have had very few false alarms. As far as cars on the street it depends if the sensor is pointed toward the street and how close to the street it is, to eliminate any problem like that I have my sensor set up so that they have to enter the driveway in order for it to activate.