Hunter RAIN-CLIK™ Wireless Rain Sensor | SprinklerSupplyStore.com

[@inocenciooliveira4200]

Hey Andy! Can I use the same app to control my irrigation? I installed a card on my X2 do I have to remove that and disable the wire sensor that I have?

[@tatebowers1747]

My house has a sensor but in the two years I’ve lived here I’ve not been able to find it. I just have it set to bypass since I haven’t been able to locate it. I just wish I could find the dang thing haha

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Hahahaha. Good chance it is gone! You can remove the receiver and place a jumper wire between the terminals (a paper clip will work) if you're tired of using the bypass mode. Sounds like a good time to replace it!

[@sspoonless]

Attention everyone. Few realise how crappy their wifi routers work in a neighborhood surrounded by others all competing for the same wifi bandwidth. Plus most wifi routers are factory defaulted to 'AUTO' wifi channel selection, resulting in channel mobbing & mob reselecting next channel. Every time your wifi router changes channels there is about a 7-15 second wifi outage while it reconnects. There are 2 options: set your wifi router to not 'AUTO' & manually pick a least used channel & stay there; or use wired devices to bypass wifi altogether. Don't blame your device or your ISP for your own lack of wifi channel management. Its up to you.

[@Andy_Humphrey]

100% NERD !!!! Nailed it.

[@minded_feel]

Can you use this on a battery operated timer?

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Yes, maybe, it depends on the specific timer. Check to see if your timer has a "sensor" input. If it does, then you can use this. Remember that you will need to power the receiver with 24vAC which may or may not be possible at your location. If it is not possible then I would recommend a wired rain sensor because it does not require a power source.

[@gabrielcr78]

how do you know if the transmitter is out of batteries?

[@Andy_Humphrey]

If you’ve tried everything and can’t get it to connect, and it’s older than about 5ths, it’s likely the battery.

[@Mrostrich2011]

Let's say 2 or 3 times a week 15 min each watering, how much water and money can be saved compared with lawn damage if sensor doesn't work either wireless or sensor itself suddenly.

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Hi Eric. Is this one of those math question tricks from 4th grade? Only kidding, we'll need more information to better understand your question.

[@mchestnut1970]

Does the corks dry out to my the transmitter unusable? I just replace my transmitter because it wasn’t working with my existing receiver or was for whatever reason not turning off my sprinklers during a rain event here in Florida. So I synched the new transmitter to my old receiver. Now I wait I guess. I was able to hold the button down on my old transmitter to engage the receiver manually. But rain wouldn’t do it for some reason

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Yes, it is possible the discs may be worn out, but they generally last a very long time. If holding the button down was successful then the unit is transmitting correctly. You could try pouring water directly over it. Also, check that the rain volume settings are not too high.

[@mchestnut1970]

@@Andy_Humphrey we are having a light rain right now. I just checked the receiver and it has turned red. So it should be working now. At least I see now that the transmitter is talking to the receiver. I think my transmitter finally just went bad. It was stamped 2016 so not ten years old yet

[@Andy_Humphrey]

@@mchestnut1970 makes sense. Glad you got it working!

[@patticook5435]

My status lights are not on. Is the orange wire suppose to be connected and if so, to which terminal?

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Hi Patty. The correct wire should be blue and white, for almost all controllers, unless you have a very old timer. If this is a brand new sensor, you may have to pair the rain sensor to it, by pressing and holding the spindle on the rain sensor for 5 seconds until you see the green status light. If this is an existing rain sensor, the batteries may have failed, or the rain sensor may be have become disconnected from the receiver. Eva want to retrieve the rain sensor from its location and troubleshoot from there. Feel free to contact us directly if we can help you further.

[@pauld8221]

Completely lost on wiring instructions... yes, two yellow go to 24V. Then I have white, blue and orange. Everywhere I look says something different. Any help? PRO-HC

[@Andy_Humphrey]

PRO-HC is confusing, you can actually use either wire. Most controllers are Normally Closed, PRO-HC can be either. Blue = Normally Closed Circuit (SEN-1) OR (not both) Orange = Normally Open Circuit (SEN-2)

[@pauld8221]

Thanks Andy... Spot on!

[@shlick9785]

Is the plunger supposed to stay down when wet ?

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Good question. I don’t know the answer 100%, but I assume yes. The bottom of the plunger (pin) is what makes contact and interrupts the circuit. When the discs swell it likely forces the plunger down.

[@denniszolotor2920]

My Rain Click has stopped transmitting. Can the battery be replaced?

[@Andy_Humphrey]

The battery on this unit is sealed and not replaceable (designed to last 5years). You can purchase a replacement transmitter and pair it with your existing receiver. Part WR-CLIK-TR.

[@JS-cs8hs]

Andy, can you tell me where I can get a replacement rubber cover for the reciever. I have the unit located outdoors on the back of the house and the sun is destroying it.

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Call my office on Monday and mention we spoke. I think we have a few around. 231-486-5001

[@Blazs86]

Hi There! Just purchased exactly the same wr rain sensor trying to connect it to an XC4 irrigation controller. I 've done the wiring as per your instructions - 2x yellow to 24v power, blue and white to SEN - orange left unconnected. Receiver seems to be paired with sensor as it behaved as per the guidelines - plugged was having the red light - pushed the black button on top of rain sensor - receiver turned green. My problem is though - the irrigation controller always shows OFF and the umbrella! So as soon as I swithc SENSOR ACTIVE on the controller it shows the OFF with the Umbrella (regardless if sensor is wet or dry). Sensor works well as the receiver turns red after rain and turns back to green as dried out. Soo annoying that can't use the rain sensor due to this issue. Tried everything - unplugged the controller - de & re attached the wireless receivers cables - plugged it again , tried resetting the controller but nothing. Any advise? 😊 As soon as swithcing controller to SENSOR BYPASS - umbrella dissapears and all works BAU 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Sound’s frustrating! I believe you have it wired correctly, however, what you describe is backwards operation, similar to a Normally Open controller. Try using using the Orange wire instead of Blue.

[@Blazs86]

@@Andy_Humphrey Yep, wired as instructed - followed every steps! Thank you for the advise, will do and update You!

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Yes, I'm on the edge of my seat now. Let us know!

[@Blazs86]

@@Andy_Humphrey apologies - just managed to do the suggested changes on the wiring - no luck :( - recorded a video for reference --> kzbin.infozQy1e1Z7UZ0?feature=share Any ideas? Not working with either the blue white or orange white combination.

[@Blazs86]

@@Andy_Humphrey I am on the edge of my seat now 😋 so any ideas?

[@stephenvancedaniels]

After 10 years of working the old transmitter battery died. Hunter sent me a replacement. The transmitter light blinks red when tested. When I try to address the new transmitter using the method from the manual, unplugging power to the receiver, holding button on receiver, applying power back, there is NO YELLOW lights like the manual says it just turns the bottom light red. No connection. I don't know what to do now.

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Sounds frustrating; technology is great, when it works.. Retrace your steps, making sure to press/hold the Bypass button, then applying power. Also try to see, if by chance, it’s paired. Hold the spindle on the transmitter and see it will trip the receiver. Last option, buy a new receiver.

[@stephenvancedaniels]

@@Andy_Humphrey So I held down the bypass button on receiver. Plug back in and I never got any yellow lights. Multiple attempts. Just a red light. I went inside for a bit, to post on your channel, also tried to see if my old RainCLK never had a yellow light. Came back to make sure all sensor input wires connected and the units were paired. Green light! Thanks for the video.

[@Andy_Humphrey]

If I had a dollar for every time......haha. Seriously though, technology is just weird like this sometimes!

[@Obxcape]

Regarding wiring: Do the two yellow wires connect to the 24-volt terminals ALONG WITH the leads that come from the transformer? I have a Hunter Pro-6 control box.

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Hi Joe. Correct, the yellow leads go on the 24VAC terminals. Happy to help if you need anything else.

[@damianvoulo8162]

my unit is not shutting the sprinklers off during rain. light an transmitter stays green. how do I troubleshoot?

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Hey Damian, thanks for getting in touch. We happen to have an article in our knowledge base that covers troubleshooting a Hunter rain sensor. You can find that here: learn.sprinklersupplystore.com/how-to-troubleshoot-hunter-rain-clik-rain-sensor-not-turning-off-the-sprinklers/ You can also message us directly from our website if you have any follow up questions.

[@sharkbait8574]

Good morning. My BHyve will not run as programmed with a Hunter wireless rain sensor attached. The system is always "suspended because of a Rain Sensor" and K have found no way to override this I have had the water company professional come out twice to assume that the rain sensor is properly working and he believes I won't be able to use this rain sensor. Is there a different wiring configuration that we can try?

[@Andy_Humphrey]

The first step is to isolate the problem. Is it a controller issue, or a sensor wiring issue. I recommend removing the sensor wires and placing a jumper wire between the sensor terminals (a paper clip will work). This is the “default” setup of the controller and it should not be suspended. If it’s still suspended something is wrong with the controller. If the controller is good, the next step is to troubleshoot the sensor. Double check the wiring and be sure you are using the “normally closed” setup. It is possible the sensor was installed using the “normally open” configuration which would cause the system to be permanently suspended. I probably should’ve recommended you check this first.. If you need help please call us and we’ll walk you through it.

[@sharkbait8574]

@@Andy_Humphrey thanks for replying. I was able to get it working some time back.

[@Fkgoogelsomeone]

For this rain sensor connecting to hunter hc2400 controller, what is the proper wire setup for the white and blue wires?

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Hello Shenanigans! I’m a 7 and I encourage shenanigans!!! After looking into this, it appears you can use either normally open, or, normally closed wires and then configure it in the app. I’ve included the instructions for you. -Andy www.hunterindustries.com/sites/default/files/rc-005-qg-prohc-en-web.pdf

[@hosonchao712]

Hi. How long does it take for the sensor to dry? It's been 48 hrs since rain and my system is still in suspended mode and sensor light is red indicating wet still. The plunger is still down Thanks!

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Hi Hoson. Depending on the environmental conditions and the settings on the sensor 48hrs is not uncommon. If you feel it needs water right away, you can bypass the sensor to allow it to water.

[@JuanLopez-ml7si]

I need help mine doesn't turn on

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Hello Juan. Can you be more specific, which part is not working? Or, does it simply not activate during rain?

[@jacksocl88]

Will I have to worry about battery replacement and if so, how ofter.

[@Andy_Humphrey]

The battery on the sensor is a non replaceable internal battery. There's a 10 year warranty on the battery in the sensor, so if you end up with a unit that fails in that period of time you would be eligible for a warranty replacement.

[@AttilioDiMarco]

Very crappy product. I am replacing mine with a wired one. Money-maker for sprinkler contractors.

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Huh. They generally work great. What happened with yours? I agree, wired will be more reliable in the long run, it’s just always possible to get the sensor in the most ideal location.

[@trentvlak]

Do not buy. The battery is non replaceable so this thing becomes a brick after a few years.

[@Andy_Humphrey]

What is your preferred alternative?

[@trentvlak]

@@Andy_Humphrey Rain bird, I guess. You have to change the 2032 every year. But at least you can change it.

[@Andy_Humphrey]

Yeah, good point.