Rain Bird SST400IN Simple-to-Set Indoor Sprinkler/Irrigation System Timer/Controller, 4-Zone/Station (This New/Improved Model Replaces SST400I)

This was used to replace a 20 year old Rain Bird controller which was similar in function. This unit, however, is much simpler to program and meets all the requirements I need for a controller including a rain sensor connection. It also has a 72 - hr delay switch which can be useful for reducing excess watering. It would be nice if it could be activated remotely but probably not cost effective to have a wifi connection for this one function. Looking at all the wifi connected controller reviews seems to indicate many people had problems making them function properly.

This is a fantastic product! EASY to setup! ALL the instructions are in English ONLY! Mounting the controller on my brick wall took longer than wiring and setting up. Incredible!!! Not connected to the web...which is awesome.

Controller was very affordable and installed with little effort. Programming is a little more effort than it seems like it should have been. If I were to purchase again I would get a unit with wifi so I could use my phone or laptop to program and control. But, really, how often do you need to program your sprinkler controller? One big tip, others complained about having to set the date and time for each zone. Then, if you change the length of time on a lower numbered zone, you had to manually change the start time for all the following zones. Not true. Set all the zones for the same exact start time and the zones will run sequentially regardless of watering time. About 3 months in and everything works great. Would 100% purchase again.

I have had this for about 2 weeks now, psyching myself up to install it. I must have watched a dozen videos at this point. Finally, decided to do it today and all in all, it was do-able and it works, which would be 5-star. But the instructions, although clear, made it more difficult. Typically people are replacing an existing system and have a jumble of wires to work with. And so installing the panel on the wall first was actually very difficult for getting the wires to go into numbered spaces. I would recommend people go ahead and get the majority of the wires in first (except for the three above the screw; leave those to be completed last after it’s installed on the wall). I also did plug it in to make sure it worked but did not plug it in for good until after I had the wires all hooked up. So due to the unnecessary difficulty with installing the wires and the fact that it’s only been installed for 3-hours so no experience with functionality, I deducted a star. But I expect it will work out fine and the zone set up was VERY easy. I am pleased that we didn’t pay a contractor to replace it. Even at the height of difficulty, I scoffed at that cost!

Best clock I’ve ever used. Installed for my brothers irrigation system, so easy to set the days and time, love having the indicator lights, has all the functions he needs. So many clocks are hard to read and set, this is so so easy! Wiring it in is a snap.

Very easy to program. It does exactly what it’s made to do.

(a) Packaging & Shipping ... you do pay for this. Fulfillment put a sticker on the side of the box and sent it through the mail where I found it crammed into my mailbox. Box was all torn up. Kind of disgusted by shipping and handling. Rating ... 1 star. (b) Product. First Impression: I bought this controller to replace a failing Rain Bird. Loved the old controller. Hefty knob on the front. Had a cover. Very tidy install. Intuitive. So, I was hoping for more of the same; probably looking for retro tech. So, my expectations were not met by the newer and cheaper looking model. I am the sort of person that likes to handle things before buying them. I probably would not have bought this unit had I seen it first. The install is fairly easy. I needed: screwdriver, hammer, level, pencil, drill bits and paint to touch up the wall. I marked all the wires. Then I removed the old controller and wall anchors. I spackled up the holes and painted the small area. Then I lined up the new controller and installed new wall anchors. Took maybe 5 minutes to mount the new controller, attach the wires I had marked earlier and then program it. I rated it 5 stars for price and ease of programming. I just wanted a simple ole fashioned irrigation controller for a reasonable price, that was fairly intuitive to program. Fits my needs just fine.

Simple, easy to install, quick programing and works as required

Mis plantas ahora son regadas aunque no esté en casa

I needed a replacement controller for my 11 zone system so buying this 12 zone controller was perfect, It replaced a previous 18 year RainBird controller. No need to buy two 6 zone system so I saved a lot of money. Very easy to install, program multiple start times, zones and increase/decrease watering times based on weather/season. Highly recommend this inexpensive controller that is basic without any bells and whistles and does the job. What helped me decide on this controller is that I bought it on sale and 2 day delivery.

Keep track of the wiring to simplify the install and it will be easy to install. Works well and easy to operate.

Not meant for Europe. It is 110 Volt.

When you buy this product to use in India, you should separately purchase 230VAC to 110V AC step-down adaptor (power supply unit) or a 24VAC Power supply unit which can directly connect to the controller . The Controller in put power is 24V AC . This Product comes with 110VAC 60Hz to 24V AC 60Hz stepdown adapter which will suit for US distribution . This controller having self battery back up feature, in case of power failure the settings / date will not change is an advantage from previous version . Easy to set and user friendly controller .