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    skorr
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    My complaint is that when you turn off rain delay or smart watering, it automatically gets turned back on by a software update that gets pushed out. The situation in my subdivision is that my water is metered with a monthly maximum which, when violated the second time results in a $1000 fine because we’re at the headwaters of the Missouri River, and this comes with environmental concerns and regulations. There are times when I want to soak the lawn in advance of a dry spell and remain usage-compliant the following month. Likewise, the rain delay was turned on by dumb watering, not smart watering, when snow was in the forecast. Well, I knew the spray coming out of the system would be above freezing because of the ground temperature, and I knew that the snow would be followed by a long dry spell. The constant overriding my express will by the dumb watering rain delay and software updates which override my settings is aggravating to say the least. This is all because of very bad software, I know, because I have had a long career in software engineering and I know crap when I see it. I installed the entire sprinkler system myself and it works great when I am in control. I am planning a move to another house in the same county and I will not be getting Orbit. Yours truly, frustrated and annoyed.

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