Rain Sensors

No Rainbird sprinkler system would be complete without a Rainbird rain sensor. This device will automatically shut off your lawn sprinkler system during rain. There is a disc inside the rain sensor that is made of a cardboard/sponge like material that expands when it gets wet and contracts when it dries out. The expansion of the disc puts a break in the common (negative) wire going to the electric valves and the pump-start relay. Without a complete circuit, the valves will not open and the pump will not kick on.

RSD Series Rain Sensor
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The Rain Bird RSD Series Rain Sensor is an easy to install, durable and visually pleasing rain sensor device suitable for 24VAC residential and commercial applications. This high quality product saves water and extends irrigation system life by automatically measuring precipitation and preventing irrigation systems from watering in rainy conditions.

Features & Benefits

• Automatic rain shutoff prevents overwatering due to natural precipitation
• Robust, reliable design reduces service call backs
• Moisture sensing disks work in a variety of climates
• Different sensor mounts permit speed and flexibility on the job site

Rain Check™ Automatic Rain Shutoff

Primary Applications:

The Rain Check is indispensable in all automatic irrigation systems for residential use. It monitors rainfall levels and automatically overrides the controller to prevent unnecessary irrigation cycles.

Features and Benefits:

• Works with all 24 VAC controllers for maximum versatility.
• Does not change irrigation programs, but automatically interrupts watering cycle when rainfall exceeds pre-selected level. Automatic return to normal watering.
• Water in rain collector pan evaporates faster than soil moisture to permit watering if required.
• Easy to install with adjustable mounting base.
• Collector pan can be removed for cleaning.
• Adjustable stainless steel sensing probes offer the flexibility of triggering the rain shutoff with as little as 1/8" (3,2 mm) of precipitation or when rainfall reaches or exceeds 1/2" (12,6 mm).
• UV resistant plastic construction increases operating life in harsh environments.
• Solid-state design provides greater reliability by eliminating micro switches and thermal devices which may rust and/or wear out.