{"product_id":"rain-bird-esp-bat-bt-bluetooth-battery-controller","title":"Rain Bird ESP-BAT-BT Advanced Bluetooth® Battery-Operated Controller","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Rain Bird ESP-BAT-BT is a battery-powered irrigation controller for sites with no mains power. It fits inside a valve box and runs 1, 2, 4 or 6 zones. You set it up and control it from your phone over Bluetooth, using the free Rain Bird 2.0 app.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFour AA batteries power the controller for up to 5 years. Each zone opens one valve fitted with a Rain Bird 9V DC latching solenoid. You set watering times in the app, and the controller then runs on its own, with no Wi-Fi or mains needed. Your programme is kept when you change the batteries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it works well\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo mains power needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It suits allotments, front gardens and valve boxes far from the house.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWaterproof to IP68.\u003c\/strong\u003e It can sit in a valve box, even if the box floods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour programmes, eight start times each.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can water lawns, beds and pots on different schedules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSaves water.\u003c\/strong\u003e Monthly seasonal adjust (0–200%), Cycle and Soak, a rain delay of up to 14 days, and a direct connection for the Rain Bird RSD-BEx rain sensor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to manage.\u003c\/strong\u003e You can share the controller with others, protect it with a PIN, get low-battery alerts, and back up and restore programmes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eZones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1, 2, 4 or 6, plus a master valve or pump output on every model.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRun times:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 seconds to 9 hours per zone, or up to 18 hours with seasonal adjust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 x AA alkaline batteries, not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBattery life:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 5 years.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEnclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e IP68 waterproof.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bluetooth, via the Rain Bird 2.0 app for iPhone and Android.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 142 x 102 x 64mm, 680g with batteries.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: which valves will it work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt only works with valves fitted with a \u003cstrong\u003e9V DC latching solenoid\u003c\/strong\u003e. Our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rain-bird-dv-1-solenoid-valve-9v-dc-latching\"\u003eRain Bird DV 1\" 9V DC latching solenoid valve\u003c\/a\u003e is ready to fit, one per zone. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with 24V AC solenoids, such as our 24V AC DV and HV valves. Rain Bird lists it as compatible with DV, DVF, ASVF, PGA, PEB, PESB, EFB-CP, BPE and BPES valves fitted with a latching solenoid. Not sure? Call us on \u003ca href=\"tel:03333356295\"\u003e0333 335 6295\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rain Bird","offers":[{"title":"1 Zone","offer_id":56508552184150,"sku":null,"price":94.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 Zones","offer_id":56508552216918,"sku":null,"price":111.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 Zones","offer_id":56508552249686,"sku":null,"price":134.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 Zones","offer_id":56508552282454,"sku":null,"price":159.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0928\/5009\/4422\/files\/esp-bat-timer.webp?v=1794069558","url":"https:\/\/www.gardenwatering.co.uk\/products\/rain-bird-esp-bat-bt-bluetooth-battery-controller","provider":"Garden Watering","version":"1.0","type":"link"}