Pros and Cons of Rain Bird Smart Controllers
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ESP-SMT |
ET Manager |
ESP-LX |
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Indoor and Outdoor? |
Yes |
No (only indoor unless you purchase outdoor enclosure separately) |
Yes |
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Hourly updated Weather Station Signal? |
No (daily updated weather sensor) |
Yes |
Yes |
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Rain tipping bucket that instantly stops when raining? |
Yes (included) |
Sold Separately |
Sold Separately |
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ET Calculations? |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
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Fast and Easy Installation? |
Yes (second fastest) |
Yes (fastest) |
Not as fast and easy as the others (takes the longest). |
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Water Savings? |
30-70% |
30-50% |
30-50% |
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Detachable Face Plate making it easier to program while you walk around your landscape? |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
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Languages Offered? |
English and Spanish |
English and Spanish |
7 different languages |
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Works with existing controller? |
No |
Yes |
No |
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Recommended for… |
Homes |
Businesses |
Businesses |
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Maximum amount of Stations? |
13 |
Unlimited |
32 |
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More detailed information for more accurate irrigations? |
Very Detailed |
Very Detailed |
Very Detailed |
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Cost? |
Cheapest |
Most Expensive |
Affordable |