Rain Sensors

Rain Sensors help irrigation systems respond to rainfall by pausing unnecessary watering and supporting more efficient scheduling. Explore wired and wireless options from trusted brands such as Hunter and Rain Bird. Our team helps you choose compatible sensors with confidence.

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Hunter Wireless Rain Clik - Wr Clik
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Hunter
Hunter Wireless Rain Clik - Wr Clik
$237.41
$200.02
Bracket Mount, Hard Wired Rain Sensor
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Rainbird
Bracket Mount, Hard Wired Rain Sensor
$105.75
$83.26
Rain Bird Wr2 Wireless Rain Sensor
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Rainbird
Rain Bird Wr2 Wireless Rain Sensor
$351.44
$276.68
Hunter Rain Clik Quick Response (Wired)
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Hunter
Hunter Rain Clik Quick Response (Wired)
$195.75
$137.64
HUNTER WIRELESS MINI-CLIK KIT (RAIN)
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Hunter
HUNTER WIRELESS MINI-CLIK KIT (RAIN)
$370.06
$311.77
Hunter MINI CLIK Rain Sensor
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Hunter
Hunter MINI CLIK Rain Sensor
$126.40
$106.49

Rain Sensors for Smarter Irrigation Control

Rain Sensors help irrigation systems respond automatically when rainfall occurs, reducing unnecessary watering and helping keep schedules more efficient. They are commonly used in home gardens, lawns, commercial landscapes, schools, parks and other irrigated areas where automatic controllers manage watering. By interrupting or adjusting scheduled irrigation after rain, they can help avoid watering when the landscape has already received enough moisture.

Choosing the Right Rain Sensor

The right rain sensor depends on the controller, installation location and how you want the system to communicate. Wired sensors are a practical option where cabling can be run easily, while wireless models can simplify installation where new wiring would be difficult. It is also worth considering adjustable rainfall settings, operating range and how quickly the sensor resets after conditions dry.

Common Rain Sensor Components

This category can include wired rain sensors, wireless rain sensors, receivers, mounting hardware and compatible controller accessories. Brands such as Hunter and Rain Bird offer sensor options designed to work with selected irrigation controllers. Some models provide simple rain shut-off control, while others can form part of a broader smart irrigation setup.

Compatibility with Your Irrigation System

Compatibility is important when choosing a Rain Sensor. The sensor needs to work with your irrigation controller and its available sensor connections. Wireless models may also require a compatible receiver. Before ordering, check the controller model, connection requirements and installation instructions to make sure the sensor can communicate correctly with your existing system.

Avoid Watering During or After Rain

Without a rain sensor, a programmed irrigation system may continue watering even when natural rainfall has already provided enough moisture. This can waste water, create overly wet soil and make watering schedules less efficient. A correctly installed rain sensor gives the controller useful feedback so scheduled irrigation can be paused when conditions change.

Get Help Choosing Rain Sensors

The Irrigation Hub stocks Rain Sensors for residential and commercial irrigation systems. If you are unsure whether a wired or wireless sensor will suit your controller, contact our team for practical advice before ordering.

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Get the most out of your rain sensor setup with our helpful guides

Find practical guidance on choosing rain sensors for gardens, lawns and commercial irrigation systems. Our guides explain how wired and wireless sensors detect rainfall, pause unnecessary watering and work with compatible controllers to support more efficient irrigation scheduling.

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Frequently asked questions

A Rain Sensor detects rainfall and signals a compatible irrigation controller to pause scheduled watering. Once conditions dry and the sensor resets, the controller can return to its normal program.

This helps avoid running sprinklers or drip irrigation when the garden or landscape has already received useful rainfall.

Both options can work well. A wired Rain Sensor can be a practical choice when cabling between the sensor and controller is easy to install. Wireless sensors are useful where running new cable would be difficult or inconvenient.

The Irrigation Hub range includes wired and wireless models from Hunter and Rain Bird.

Many Rain Sensors are designed to work with compatible irrigation controllers, but it is important to check the controller model before ordering. Some connect directly by wire, while wireless models use a receiver to communicate with the controller.

If you are upgrading an existing system, check the controller’s sensor inputs and the manufacturer’s compatibility information first.

This depends on the sensor. Some models allow the rainfall threshold to be adjusted, so you can choose how much rain is needed before scheduled irrigation is interrupted. For example, Rain Bird’s WR2 wireless sensor provides adjustable rainfall set points.

The best setting will depend on the landscape, soil and normal watering requirements.

Yes. A correctly installed Rain Sensor can prevent an automatic irrigation system from watering during or shortly after sufficient rainfall. This can reduce unnecessary water use and make scheduled irrigation more responsive to changing weather conditions.

For even greater control, rain sensing can also be combined with compatible smart controllers and other irrigation sensors.

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