Rachio 16ZULW-C 3rd Generation: Smart, 16 Zone Sprinkler Controller

Rachio 16ZULW-C 3rd Generation: Smart, 16 Zone Sprinkler Controller

Q: I have a zone that is under cover and never gets rain. Does the Rachio 3 allow for one zone to run regardless of rain while other zones don't?

Despite the answers above, the answer is YES. You can create a separate schedule just for the zone you desire and make it a fixed schedule. You can turn off all the features and that will make it run even if it’s raining or windy or whatever. Than create schedules for the rest of the zones with all the weather features you like.

Q: Does this have a setting for a delay between zones? The controller i'm replacing does not have this delay,it switches between zones fast, hammers pipe

Yes, at least with my gen 3, a feature to reduce water hammer will turn on the next zone 10 seconds early allowing no abrupt stop at the end of a zone run. Excerpt from Rachio help: What is Rachio's "Minimize Water Hammer" setting? With this setting, your Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller will open the 'next' scheduled zone to run in a watering schedule, 10 seconds prior to the end time of the current zone that is running.

Q: Can it be hard wired from the modem/router with cat5 or 6? no wifi where it would be installed. does it have an ethernet data port?

No data port — BUT, it works on both 2.4 and 5Ghz bands of wifi. Works very well and connected very easily. Access point is through a wall about 25 feet away.

Q: Can each valve be set up as it's own zone with independent start times and durations?

You have to understand that each zone needs to have it’s own solenoid in order to control zones separately. Some homes use an index valve system, and you switch zones by turning off and on, and the water pressure turns the index valve to the next zone. That won’t work with Rachio or any of these kind of systems. You will need to remove the index valve, and rearrange each of the pvc pipes that connected to it. That can be accomplished with a days effort, but you’ll need pvc fittings, a pvc cutter and pvc cement, and a solenoid for each zone you have. Each solenoid has two wires, so you’ll also need sprinkler cable with two conductors for each zone. So for a 5 zone system, your cable needs 10 conductors.

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Colour
Grey
Brand
RACHIO
Voltage
110 Volts (AC)
Product Dimensions
23.1L x 3.6W x
Material
Plastic

💧Year-round water savings

📱Full remote app control

🌦️Patented Weather Intelligence

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Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller: 16 Zone | Simple Auto Schedules, Quick Run, Local Weather Intelligence. (Save Water w/ Rain, Freeze & Wind Skip)

Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller Weatherproof Outdoor Enclosure, Compatible with Rachio 3 Smart Controllers, also 2nd and 3rd Generation Compatible

Description

💧 Smart watering made effortless—because your lawn deserves the future.

ANYWHERE ACCESS - Control, schedule, and monitor your sprinkler system remotely via the intuitive Rachio app.
QUICK DIY SETUP - Install in under 30 minutes with compatibility for 99% of existing sprinkler systems—no pro needed.
TOTAL ZONE CONTROL - Manage up to 16 zones individually for precise irrigation tailored to every part of your yard.
ADAPTIVE SCHEDULING - Dynamic watering plans that adjust to seasonal changes and local weather for optimal lawn health.
SMART WEATHER SKIPS - Automatically pauses watering during rain, wind, or freeze to save water and protect your landscape.

The Rachio 16ZULW-C 3rd Generation is a smart sprinkler controller that manages up to 16 zones with patented Weather Intelligence technology. It saves water year-round by automatically adjusting schedules based on real-time weather data. Compatible with 99% of existing systems, it offers fast DIY installation and full remote control through the Rachio app, empowering users to optimize irrigation from anywhere.

Specifications

Item Weight	476 g
Display Type	Light Bar
UPC	680140538870
Global Trade Identification Number	00680140538870
Manufacturer	Rachio
Charging Port Type	AC charging port
Item model number	16ZULW-C
Product Dimensions	23.11 x 3.56 x 14.22 cm; 476.27 g
ASIN	B07CZ5K355

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I have a zone that is under cover and never gets rain. Does the Rachio 3 allow for one zone to run regardless of rain while other zones don't?

Does this have a setting for a delay between zones? The controller i'm replacing does not have this delay,it switches between zones fast, hammers pipe

Can it be hard wired from the modem/router with cat5 or 6? no wifi where it would be installed. does it have an ethernet data port?

Can each valve be set up as it's own zone with independent start times and durations?

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