Generation 1
Generation 1
Is the Rachio Controller compatible with an indexing valve?
How an Indexing Valve worksIndexing valves are activated by sufficient water pressure being turned on and off. Therefore, no electrical wiring is required to th...
What should I do if my wires don't fit?
SummaryYou may be in front of the controller trying to plug the wire into the controller's terminal at the wiring bay, but it's not working due to the t...
Water Pumps & Pump Relays
Do you have Advanced Wiring? Want to know more about how Rachio works with water pumps? This article will provide an explanation and explore how to wire a maste...
Delay Between Zones - How to include a well in your irrigation setup
SummaryYour Rachio controller needs to be wired to a well or Pump start relay? We can dig it, here are some tips to get it all configured correctly to have a de...
How do I wire one master valve, pump, or common wire to two controllers?
SummaryThis article will help you with instructions on how to wire one master valve, pump, or common wire to two Rachio controllers. CAUTIONInterconnecting...
2-Wire Systems and Rachio
Is the Rachio controller compatible with 2-wire systems?Rachio cannot run 2-wire irrigation systems.Imagine fifty people who have to get to the same place, each...
Troubleshooting Power issues
You went to check the Rachio controller and it doesn't show any lights on. What to do? You may have a power issue. This article helps identify if the power ...
Is there a maximum distance my valves can be from my Rachio controller?
SummaryIf you are unsure about whether or not there's a maximum distance between the valves and the controller, this article is for you. Maximum distan...
Can I replace my old timer with a Rachio controller?
SummaryAre you wondering if you will be able to replace your old-timer with a Rachio controller? Well, this article is for you. Check below for more information...