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mx315
04-27-2009, 11:34 AM
I've been through alot of threads about the kind of remote to buy and see that most pro's recommend the RainMaster. Do I need a Pro Max or the Pro Max-UA for use with Hunter and Rain Bird controllers? 99.9% or our controllers are one of those two brands. Also, what else do I need to use the remote with those controller brands... pigtails, ect...?
thanks
FIMCO-MEISTER
04-27-2009, 11:42 AM
You've come to the right place. This just so happens to be my favorite thread topic. If you are trying to find a remote for universal use meaning you want to be able to connect it to any controller with the proper pigtail then the three on the market for that purpose are.

RainMaster Pro-Max UA
TRC Commander
TRC Sidekick

The Pro Max is strictly for the RainMaster Controller only.

Though any remote is better than no remote at all I have a strong preference for the RainMaster ProMax UA. I won't go into a myriad of details on it but I've used them all and that is the one I want in my truck.

If you send me a PM. I'll provide you with much more helpful info.
EagleLandscape
04-27-2009, 11:50 AM
Pro Max UA.

No Doubt!
Mike Leary
04-27-2009, 12:04 PM
Pro Max UA.

No Doubt!

Ditto. If you can afford it, the RM UA is the way to go, we have two, one without the UA for our RM clocks and a UA version for the others.
mx315
04-27-2009, 12:28 PM
Thanks for the info guys... I knew most of you guys prefered the RM, but wasn't sure if I needed the UA for RB and Hunter controllers. The best price I've found new for the UA is $1000 + tax at JD.
FIMCO-MEISTER
04-27-2009, 12:36 PM
Thanks for the info guys... I knew most of you guys prefered the RM, but wasn't sure if I needed the UA for RB and Hunter controllers. The best price I've found new for the UA is $1000 + tax at JD.

That is a very good price for a new one.
mx315
04-27-2009, 12:43 PM
Plus RM has a $100 rebate on the UA model right now.
I was reading that someone was used clips on the pigtails to quick connect to controllers, is that a good method or should we plan on installing pigtails on all the boxes? How much do pigtails cost?
TRILAWNCARE
04-27-2009, 12:47 PM
Check Ebay, a guy on there has some good deals on pigtails. You could contact him for all you needs.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Rain-Master-RainMaster-TRC-Irrigation-Remote-Pigtails_W0QQitemZ200298579558QQihZ010QQcategoryZ75672QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
EagleLandscape
04-27-2009, 03:42 PM
We buy all of our pigtails from that guy. greatest guy in the world to deal with. he will be more help than you can imagine!!!
mx315
04-27-2009, 04:56 PM
Got it! lol
Wet_Boots
04-27-2009, 06:47 PM
Ask him about the special Brisket Bonus deal :)
EagleLandscape
04-27-2009, 07:06 PM
he might even throw in a pizza too!

...as for me, im eating some killer deer sausage my little brother and law brought to us the other weekend.
DanaMac
04-27-2009, 07:16 PM
...as for me, im eating some killer deer sausage my little brother and law brought to us the other weekend.

Have you ever made venison jerky? I occasionally get some deer and elk from my brother, and we made up some jerky once. Pretty damn good. I make it with beef a few times throughout the year as well.
Mike Leary
04-27-2009, 07:19 PM
RM remotes interface with their two-wire systems; RM advises check with reps
concerning other two-wire and RM. As we all know, our reps are right on top of it.
mx315
04-29-2009, 08:54 AM
Thanks for all the info... got the UA model and some pigtails ordered yesterday.
Mike Leary
04-29-2009, 10:08 AM
Thanks for all the info... got the UA model and some pigtails ordered yesterday.

You won't regret it; I took one of Peter's pigtails and put on spade lugs with 3M numbers and letters indicating common, 24-volt and mstr. valve. For troubleshooting or a walk-through this has worked great as a temp. connection. By the way, our RM remotes always ride in the cab, not thrown in the back of the service truck.
TRILAWNCARE
04-29-2009, 10:11 AM
By the way, our RM remotes always ride in the cab, not thrown in the back of the service truck.

Don't forget to the seat belt.......
Mike Leary
04-29-2009, 10:16 AM
Don't forget to the seat belt.......

We make the apprentices hold them close, two remotes are worth more than one apprentice. :laugh:
FIMCO-MEISTER
04-29-2009, 11:02 AM
Thanks for all the info... got the UA model and some pigtails ordered yesterday.

Here is the battery I believe you need for that remote. DOUBLE CHECK but keeping one on hand is smart. This seems a really good price though.

http://www.all-battery.com/cr-p2lithiumphotobattery.aspx
Mike Leary
04-29-2009, 06:49 PM
DOUBLE CHECK but keeping one on hand is smart. This seems a really good price though.

Those batteries are bullet-proof, even with daily use. We replace them yearly,or whenever the low battery beep comes on, which is why we have two remotes. I paid about $ 12 bucks last year at Radio Shack for a battery.
ARGOS
04-29-2009, 10:20 PM
That's a good deal for a new remote. My remote goes behind the seat right right next to the cable stapler.

I also recommend Peter Pigtail.
mx315
04-30-2009, 07:50 AM
Good info, thanks guys.... My feet can't wait for it to get here!
mx315
05-08-2009, 07:51 AM
Man this thing is a huge time saver... I wish I had bought one a long time ago. Peter the pigtail works great, thanks. The guys at JDL had never seen this kind of remote, he said he was going to start stocking them. I gave him your info so he can get some pigtails for stock.
thanks again