SMART IRRIGATION · BUYING DECISION
Indoor versus outdoor smart irrigation controllers
An outdoor installation needs an enclosure and power arrangement rated for that location; an indoor-only controller should not be exposed simply because it is near the valves.
The short answer
An outdoor installation needs an enclosure and power arrangement rated for that location; an indoor-only controller should not be exposed simply because it is near the valves.
What changes the decision
Compare enclosure rating, cord and outlet protection, operating temperature, lockout or tamper controls, screen visibility and wireless signal at the exact mounting point.
Research boundary
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