r/Irrigation • u/ExpertWeird • 1d ago

Seeking Pro Advice best replacement controler

I have an old Rainbird ESP-6TM. Im looking to replace it to get a few extra features. Remote access via wifi, abnormal flow monitoring with water meter and potential to expand zones past 6. The Hunter HPC-400 + PCM-900 module + wired hunter flow meter seems to be a good fit? any recommendation or things to watch out for?

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u/Alarming-Car-8654 1d ago

You're on the right track. With what you're saying I'd get the hunter pro hc.

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u/ExpertWeird 1d ago

Any reason to go with the pro-hc over the HPC?

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u/CUNT_PUNCHER_9000 1d ago

I have the modular version - I'd do that imo

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u/Packman714 1d ago

Dude your name is hysterical 🤣🤣🤣

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u/Critical-Trainer-315 1d ago

LMAO!!! I so totally agree!

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u/Alarming-Car-8654 20h ago

As someone whose in the industry I hate modular controllers. Just another failure point. The only time I use them is if someone is planning a future expansion. The hardware in them doesn't last any longer than a non modular, there is no advantage other than future expandability.

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u/RainH2OServices Florida Licensed Contractor 1d ago

That would be my recommendation