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Orbit Rain & Freeze Sensor – Automatic Irrigation Shutoff for Rain and Frost

Orbit Rain & Freeze Sensor – Automatic Irrigation Shutoff for Rain and Frost

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The Orbit Rain & Freeze Sensor automatically shuts off your irrigation controller during rain or freezing conditions, helping to conserve water and protect your system from unnecessary cycles. It mounts easily to any surface and works with new or existing 24V sprinkler systems.

  • Application: Automatic irrigation shutoff during rain or frost
  • Key specification: Adjustable sensitivity, 5 settings from 3mm to 19mm
  • Compatibility: Works with all 24V irrigation controllers
  • Installation: Hard-wired, 9m of connection wire included

Key Features

  • Universal – works with new and existing sprinkler systems
  • Adjustable rain sensitivity – five settings from 3mm to 19mm of rainfall
  • 9 metres of connection wire included
  • Three mounting options – threaded, slip, or rain gutter
  • Compatible with all 24V controllers

Typical Applications

  • Preventing irrigation during rain to conserve water
  • Protecting sprinkler systems from running during frost conditions
  • Retrofitting rain-shutoff protection onto an existing controller

Technical Specifications

Brand Orbit
Model Rain & Freeze Sensor, Hard-Wired
Sensitivity settings 3mm, 6mm, 12mm, 19mm
Voltage compatibility 24V
Wire length included 9m (30ft)
Mounting Threaded, slip, or rain gutter

What's Included

  • 1 x Rain & Freeze Sensor
  • 9m connection wire
  • Mounting bracket/clamp hardware

Please note: For cold water outdoor irrigation use only. Compatible with 24V controllers only.

Installation & Compatibility Notes

  • Confirm your controller has a rain/freeze sensor port before ordering.
  • Mount in an open area exposed to rainfall for accurate sensing.
  • Installation should be carried out by a suitably qualified person where required.

Warranty & Support

This product is supplied with the applicable manufacturer or supplier warranty, subject to correct installation, correct application, and warranty terms.

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Additional Information

The Rain sensor shutoff is designed for automatic irrigation systems, contributing to water conservation by automatically interrupting the watering cycle during rainfall. It includes both metric and standard measurements, allowing adjustment of the millimetres of rain needed before disconnecting and the duration (after rain stops) before reconnecting. In typical installations, the sensor acts as a switch, breaking the circuit to the solenoid on the valves of the irrigation system when it detects rain. This prevents the sprinklers from activating at the scheduled time; allowing the timer to advance as programmed. Once the rain sensor has dried sufficiently, the switch closes again; restoring normal operation of the sprinkler system

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