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Orbit B-Hyve Smart Wi-Fi Sprinkler Controller 6 Station $149 + Delivery (Free WA C&C) @ Irrigation World or Bunnings (WA) $134

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Orbit B-Hyve Smart Wi-Fi Sprinkler Controller 6 Station $149 + Delivery (Free WA C&C) @ Irrigation World or Bunnings (WA) $134
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MMM on 19/12/2019 - 19:23 irrigationworld.net.au (3739 clicks)
Last edited 20/12/2019 - 13:37 by 1 other user

Price Matched @ Bunnings - paid $134 in WA

Easy to set up & works with Google Assisitant.

Orbit B-Hyve controller combines easy programming and remote programming using the home WiFi. Users can remotely access and program their controller from their iOS (Apple) or Android mobile application at no charge. Programming can also be carried out at the controller allowing dual functionality.

Features and Benefits:

3 Programs
4 start times per program
1-240 minute run time per station
Selective days to water or Odd/Even and interval selection up to 32 days
Seasonal adjustment 10% – 200% per program
Will operate with or without WiFi connectivity
Indoor/Outdoor lockable cabinet
Built in fault detection and surge protection
Swing panel for easy access to wiring terminal
Knock-outs for 13, 20 and 25mm conduit for station wires
Watering history reports
Smart watering by station, allowing the user to have different setting per station which accommodates for a variety of plants
Programmable from mobile application or at a timer
WeatherSense ™ technology that provides smart watering based on site conditions such as slope, soil type, sun/shade, historical ET and live weather feeds
Electrical & Electronics Sprinkler System

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  • The Hobo on 19/12/2019 - 19:36
    +4

    This is bloody brilliant - highly recommended

    • MMM on 19/12/2019 - 19:41

      I am impressed with the build quality, cheaper than many of the non-smart sprinkler controllers. You can auto set and forget, override manually from the APP on your phone by the press of a button or just say "hey Google water the lawn"

  • SteveAndBelle on 19/12/2019 - 19:50
    +3

    Been running one of these for the last couple of years and it's fantastic. A few of the neighbours were so impressed they each got one of their own too! Very VERY highly recommended… even when using without Google Assistant!

  • Baa on 19/12/2019 - 19:55

    Looks delicious. Need to replace my controller soon.

    • thonk on 20/12/2019 - 01:15

      I've never heard someone refer to a sprinkler controller as delicious :)

  • robotdad on 19/12/2019 - 20:00

    Any success in SA price match at Bunnings? Please post receipt. Thanks.

    • MMM on 19/12/2019 - 20:07
      +1

      You should have no problem price matching @Bunnings in SA but probably have to pay postage -10% Bunnings price guarantee so by my calculation $149+$25 postage less 10% so should come out $156.60

      • mduncan2 on 19/12/2019 - 21:01

        $20 postage to me over in Brisbane. But their website has outdated info. https://www.irrigationworld.net.au/delivery-returns/ mentions free delivery to all locations in mainland Australia for orders over $100.

        • kulprit on 20/12/2019 - 08:08

          No luck, price matched but had to include the shipping. So $156.60

  • Master Bates on 19/12/2019 - 20:06

    For the uninitiated, what sort of devices does this control to turn on/off the water flow?

    • MMM on 19/12/2019 - 20:13
      +1

      Just replaces your normal garden variety programmable sprinkler timer for garden sprinklers, accommodates 6 stations or solenoid valves and can be setup & run from the unit or from a phone APP .

      • Master Bates on 19/12/2019 - 20:48

        So something like this K-Rain Solenoid is required for each section you want to operate separately?

        • MMM on 19/12/2019 - 21:24
          +1

          Yep that's the idea so you control solenoids such as these using a controller like the Hyve above.

  • RickoWest on 19/12/2019 - 20:13

    Just prepping current yard for around 120 sqm of lawn and another 50 odd of garden bed lone spinklers, reckon 6 stations is ample for that? Will be running off a bore

    • MMM on 19/12/2019 - 20:15
      +1

      Not an expert, but I am running 3 stations with a bigger area than that so should be fine.

    • leeroys_dad on 19/12/2019 - 20:27
      +1

      Easy mate, plenty

      • RickoWest on 19/12/2019 - 20:38

        Champions thanks for the confirmation guys, have a good Chrissy!

        • grumps on 19/12/2019 - 21:01

          there is a 12 station version as well if u need

    • deaj on 19/12/2019 - 22:59

      Will depend on the water pressure you get, which depends on the bore pump you have. I'm doing ~250sqm of lawn with only 2 stations so as long as your bore pump is capable, you shouldn't have any issues.

    • mingofmongo on 20/12/2019 - 08:25

      You could put sub surface irrigation in if you want to reduce water consumption. Not as cheap as sprinklers but pays for itself in water usage.

  • DeepPocketsShortArms on 19/12/2019 - 20:27
    +2

    I've got experience with numerous irrigation controllers as I install them at work.
    This Bhyve is my favourite so far. Easy app, reliable, well priced.
    I highly recommend this.

    • thedriver on 19/12/2019 - 22:52
      +1

      Any experience with the Rachio Pro 3? I've heard the Rachio destroy the Bhyve… But have no experience with either.

  • Gerbud on 19/12/2019 - 20:37

    Do you need an Electrician to swap out the old controller with this one?

    • DeepPocketsShortArms on 19/12/2019 - 20:47
      +1

      No, it's low voltage

      • stewy on 20/12/2019 - 00:12
        +1

        24VAC is actually classified as extra low voltage.

        Electrician definitely not needed though unless the existing unit has its 230/240VAC supply hard wired and not via a socket outlet.

  • Deviner on 19/12/2019 - 20:44

    Pretty decent video review of this on youtube, which I think is the same unit, and shows some installation and setup bits.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wjr7XI6e5gE

  • Drow on 19/12/2019 - 21:04
    +2

    I have one of these and it's been great!

    Love being able to test the sprinklers from my phone when standing next to a problem instead of running back and forth through the water.
    Highly recommend the product, 5/7 :)

  • akula on 19/12/2019 - 21:34

    Can someone recommend irrigation system installer in western Sydney? Thanks.

  • reveler on 19/12/2019 - 22:15
    +2

    West Australians don't forget to claim the rebate…

    https://www.watercorporation.com.au/save-water/water-saving-…

  • Mahalo on 19/12/2019 - 22:30

    So you need an electrician to install this?

  • sloppy on 19/12/2019 - 22:31

    Bought one of these 6 months ago. Very happy with it. Highly recommend it.

    I'm in WA but couldn't be bothered jumping through the hoops to get the rebate. I think I failed at ozbargaining :(

    • deaj on 19/12/2019 - 22:57
      +4

      Same - didn't know about it but looking at the criteria I'm not eligible because I didn't get an irrigation consultant to program it. Pay someone to come out and program something that is ridiculously simple to do using an app - overkill much?

      • stinkydog on 19/12/2019 - 23:34
        +1

        Waste of local government money too. Ridiculous idea. The people who would need that help probably shouldn't be allowed to touch the controller after the setup.

      • entropysbane on 20/12/2019 - 06:41

        It is very easy for a politician to do things like this. It Isnt their money. Trouble is once rebates like this are introduced it is very hard to remove them as those that benefit (suppliers) start squealing, as well as the “free stuff” crew.
        The corrupted energy market is the most egregious example at present. too far gone I suspect.

    • The Hobo on 19/12/2019 - 23:55

      The year before, the offer was 200 for the controller - no set up required. I bought one at that stage. They contacted me twice to discuss what I thought about it, the programming etc

      They also wanted to come out and meet and see how I'd set it up, which I declined.

      I suspect this requirement came out of the results from this survey.

      It's ridiculously easy to set up, but if enough people got confused by it, I can see how this happened.

  • ShortyX on 19/12/2019 - 22:39

    Noob here. Are you all running pop up sprinklers with pipes in the ground?

    • stinkydog on 19/12/2019 - 23:34

      Sub surface irrigation and drippers.

    • SteveAndBelle on 20/12/2019 - 08:19

      Depends what you're watering! Pop-ups are used for lawn areas but drippers, dribblers, sub-surface irrigation and spray heads are used for garden beds, herb gardens and pot plants.

  • MeesusEff on 19/12/2019 - 22:59

    I have one of these. I like it but it frequently has a 'pump fault' and I can hear a thud sound somewhere. I have to try 3-10 times manually to get it to work.

    • DeepDreamer on 20/12/2019 - 10:37

      You might need a pressure tank between your pump and the solenoids. It buffers the water pressure and stops your pump having to turn on and off too often

  • bryans on 20/12/2019 - 06:45
    +3

    Can't use water sprinklers with Sydney's level 2 water restrictions

    • spasto on 20/12/2019 - 07:59

      Are you sure about this? I spoke to Sydney Water earlier this week and was told that it’s ok as long as the sprinklers can only operate via the irrigation controller and cannot work directly off a garden hose / tap.

      This is taken directly from Sydney Water (https://www.sydneywater.com.au/SW/water-the-environment/what…)

      You can't connect weeping hoses, soaker hoses, sprinklers and other watering devices usually intended for direct connection to a hose to a smart watering controller to comply with Level 2 restrictions.

  • Twocupteabag on 20/12/2019 - 08:36
    +1

    Has anyone just used power supplies and smart switches to do the same thing?

    • SteveAndBelle on 20/12/2019 - 09:42
      +2

      I've begun to go down that same route a few times over the last couple of decades using simple timer circuits & kits back in the 90s then a RPi in the 00s and although they worked OK by the time I was finished it ended up costing about the same amount (or close to it) as a commercial product anyway. So yes, I'm sure Smart Switches, Power Supplies and App control will result in a perfect working system you've got to consider the fact that it's a lot of cobbling around just to do something that's already been perfected over & over. Also it's good not to forget that units such as this B-Hyve will also work perfectly as a stand-alone device so that's a layer of very valuable redundancy if every anything goes awry with your Wifi/connectivity. The risk of losing thousands of dollars worth of plants & lawn due to tech failure is very real so if you do go down the DIY/Smart Switch route you'll absolutely need to consider at least one level of redundancy! My 2c anyway :)

    • tictac242 on 20/12/2019 - 10:18
      +2

      I have installed a b-hyve controller and I also tinker with electronics. I can tell you that just to get up to a functional standard on par with the B-Hyve you would be spending a lot more on hardware and 100+ hours in development. That is before you even think about making it reliable and durable. It was worth it at $300 at $150 it's a steal. Keep in mind you can expand the system using their orbit products.

  • Slowbrick on 20/12/2019 - 09:32

    This deal comes at a great time as my Hunter controller has been doing weird things for the past two months and doesnt seem to keep its programming anymore. Received a $700 water bill so it appears its been watering 100 times a day when im at work. Turned it off and cant wait for this new one to come!

  • mrhugo on 20/12/2019 - 11:04

    Are these things cloud only, i.e, must one connect it to the internet for it to work. Also, does it have cloud functionality, can I control it when I'm travelling overseas.

    I like flexibility to control it when I'm away, but some products these days can only be managed from the cloud, so if the product is no longer supported our the company closes down the hardware is rendered useless.

    I hope you get what I mean.

    • SteveAndBelle on 20/12/2019 - 11:25

      They do it ALL… local control via the front panel screen & controls, Wifi control and also remote (cloud) control. There IS a B-Hyve model that has no screen which is a bit cheaper however it's always best to have full local control with gear like this IMO.

  • GenghisGun on 20/12/2019 - 11:30
    +1

    That's awesome, what are some of the various voice controls you can use on this? Like, can you just say "hey google, water zone 6 for 22 mins" ?

  • and on 20/12/2019 - 11:39

    Perth people may want to consider this - https://www.watercorporation.com.au/save-water/water-saving-…

    Opps already been metioned

  • jaypeee on 20/12/2019 - 12:11
    +1

    Price error? Now $215

    • Mattylicious on 20/12/2019 - 12:19
      +1

      It seems like it, was going to price match at Bunnings today until I saw the price increase.

  • RandomBob84 on 20/12/2019 - 12:41
    +1

    Yeah, its expired.
    I was at bunnings waiting for someone to check the item and the 5 minutes of waiting the price went up.
    I even refreshed the page to show the first person. GRRRR

  • RickoWest on 20/12/2019 - 12:41
    +1

    Bugger, should have gone last night - back to $215. Ah well, maybe I'll just get the 12 station now

  • atlas on 20/12/2019 - 13:13
    +1

    Damn was going to get one tonight!

  • GenghisGun on 20/12/2019 - 14:07

    I too was going to price match tonight at bunnings. now expired. lame

  • viirgon on 20/12/2019 - 15:16

    Ah well. Went to Bunnings, got the item and refreshed the page.. Walk out empty handed.

  • BadBreath on 20/12/2019 - 21:38

    Know How… 254: RasPi Sprinkler System - much cheaper
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axNRlpbzSrM&t=1099s

  • jaypeee on 26/01/2020 - 09:30

    PM if anyone wants to sell, particularly in Adelaide

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