Rain BirdSST900IN Simple-To-Set Indoor Sprinkler/Irrigation System Timer/Controller, 9-Zone/Station (this New/Improved Model Replaces SST900I)

I replaced a 20+ year old Hunter Pro-C. The modules started to go bad on that (Hunter uses add on modules to expand the number of zones...three zones to a module). Replacement modules for the Hunter are about $45 on Amazon. For that price I figured it'd be easier to just get a new controller given the 9-zone Rainbird was just $69 on Amazon. Wiring was easy, programming easy, and it is easier to use and understand than the Hunter model. I tested all the zones and everything seems to be working. I read some negative reviews but that has not been my experience yet. If I have any problems, I will change my review. Until then, based on value, ease of set up and use, this is a 5-star. For those interested, this is assembled in Mexico (origin of parts is not stated on the box).

This was a replacement for the previous Rain Bird controller that was over 10 years in age. Works great. I particularly like how you can sequence the sprinklers multiple times on the same night -- it is better to water twice for short duration then one long watering, which ends up with water running off.

very easy to set up times and dates

Sprinkler controller is smaller than old units. Several ways to use the controller with simple instructions to operate each functions.

I replaced my Hunter control with this. The Hunter is a nightmare! Only allows "programs". Since I am constantly adjusting my control based on weather, well capacity, etc, I needed something which easily allowed individual zone adjustments. This unit is totally intuitive, never even looked at directions! Have had it for 4 years now, works flawlessly! This is a no brainer!

Needed to replace my old timer because a lightening power surge blew my timer out. The irrigation company I use wanted to charge me $300 to replace it...NOT! Did my research and found the Rain Bird for $60. Easiest install ever! Took down my old timer and hung the new Rain Bird using the same wiring...BAM! Done in under 20 min! If a 67 year old female can do it...so can you! Best and easiest product to install! Don't let your irrigation company rip you off! Get Rain Bird! You'll be glad you did!Update: Well folks...the installation was a breeze...easy peasy...so it gets 5 stars for that! BUT...after a few weeks, it stopped working. Tried to unplug and re-plug, re-programmed the system to watering EVERY day from watering EVERY OTHER day...no luck! I am so disappointed!!! I have an email to customer service a few days ago...waiting for a response...bummer! Will let you know if they get back to me or not! :(FURTHER UPDATE: By golly... I think I have resolved my "system stopped working" problem!!! My problem was in the PROGRAMMING of the system! I had programmed my system to run "every other day" and when I tried to re-program it to run "every day" I only programmed ONE zone...thinking that it would include ALL the zones...NOT!! You MUST re-program ALL the zone to be exactly alike...that means turning the knob and re-programming EVERY zone and make sure that they are EXACTLY the same. Once I made sure of that...my system is running like clockwork!!! I was able to thatch and re-seed my lawn for the winter and have the system water it every day so the seed won't dry out! Oh Happy Day! So...if your system suddenly doesn't work for some reason...check your programming!!!

Used this to replace my 30+ year old Toro control panel. Was easy to install and program. Took me about 30 minutes total. Great value for the money. It does not connect to wi-fi and does not run with an app. But if you don’t want that feature, and I did not, this is a good control panel to buy.

You can put two different hoses and times on this one which is nice for when you are away in the hot weather. We only ended up using one hose and that worked perfectly but nice to know we can program another time for a different hose location and it can cover more of the yard.