{"id":821,"date":"2021-04-11T17:23:32","date_gmt":"2021-04-11T23:23:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/?p=821"},"modified":"2021-04-13T20:31:53","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T02:31:53","slug":"rain-bird-esp-me3-controller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/rain-bird-esp-me3-controller\/","title":{"rendered":"Rain Bird ESP-ME3 Controller"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style='text-align:center' class='yasr-auto-insert-overall'><!--Yasr Overall Rating Shortcode--><div class='yasr-custom-text-before-overall' id='yasr-custom-text-before-overall'>iScaper Rating<\/div><div class=\"yasr-overall-rating\"><div class=' yasr-rater-stars'\n                           id='yasr-overall-rating-rater-96ae47f56f909'\n                           data-rating='5'\n                           data-rater-starsize='24'>\n                       <\/div><\/div><!--End Yasr Overall Rating Shortcode--><\/div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"750\" data-attachment-id=\"822\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/rain-bird-esp-me3-controller\/rainbirdesp-me31000\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdESP-ME31000.png\" data-orig-size=\"1000,750\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RainbirdESP-ME31000\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdESP-ME31000-300x225.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdESP-ME31000.png\" src=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdESP-ME31000.png\" alt=\"Rainbird ESP-ME3\" class=\"wp-image-822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdESP-ME31000.png 1000w, https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdESP-ME31000-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdESP-ME31000-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption>Rain Bird ESP-ME3 Sprinkler Controller<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/iscaper\/downloads.php\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/iscaper\/downloads.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Downloads<\/a> page on this website to obtain a manual for the ESP-ME3 controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In my opinion, the Rain Bird ESP-ME3 controller\/timer is the best controller on the market today. You can install the timer and operate it from the timer location, but that would limit all the new capabilities the timer has. Simply by installing a link module and downloading the Rain Bird app, you could program and run the timer from the comfort of your recliner or from any location in the world as long as you have a Wifi connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019ve been using the ESP series timers for more than 20 years, so if you\u2019re in the market for a new sprinkler timer this is the model to buy. The ESP series timers are intuitive, easy to program, and very durable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ESP-ME3 has a ton of features which include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Control via iOS and Android mobile devices (with LNK WiFi Module sold separately)<\/li><li>Large LCD display with easy to navigate user interface<\/li><li>Master valve\/pump start circuit<\/li><li>Program based scheduling allows 4 individual programs with 6 independent start times per program for 24 total start times<\/li><li>Watering schedule options: By days of week, ODD calendar days, EVEN calendar days, or Cyclic (every 1 \u2013 30 days)<\/li><li>Advanced diagnostics and short detection with LED alert<\/li><li>Rain Sensor bypass by Station<\/li><li>Delay Watering up to 14 days&nbsp;<\/li><li>Manual Watering option by program or station<\/li><li>Seasonal Adjust applied to all programs or individual program<\/li><li>Easy to install indoors or outdoors with pre-installed power cord<\/li><li>Back-lit LCD display for improved visibility<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In the past few years I\u2019ve installed a few of these timers for homeowners and have been impressed on how easy they are to install and set up. I\u2019ve even added these timers to my Rain Bird app which allows me to make adjustments to the homeowners\u2019 sprinkler watering without having to be on site, I can do the watering adjustments from my home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ESP-ME3 comes out of the box with the capability of running 4 stations. If you have more stations in your yard you could simply add station modules (see image below) to accommodate those extra stations. The ESP-ME3 is expandable to 22 stations, so it is an excellent timer for light commercial applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"466\" height=\"712\" data-attachment-id=\"823\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/rain-bird-esp-me3-controller\/rainbirdsm3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdSM3.png\" data-orig-size=\"466,712\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"RainbirdSM3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Rain Bird Station Module&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdSM3-196x300.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdSM3.png\" src=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdSM3.png\" alt=\"Rainbird SM3\" class=\"wp-image-823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdSM3.png 466w, https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/RainbirdSM3-196x300.png 196w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 466px) 100vw, 466px\" \/><figcaption>Rain Bird Station Module<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>A few years ago I installed the Rain Bird ST8i controller for my yard which I am currently running from my Rain Bird app. I really like the timer, but if I ever need to replace it I will install the ESP-ME3. The main reason why is the ST8i is station based, meaning that you program each station individually. The ESP-ME3 is program based which means I can combine like stations together in separate programs. An example would be; all the grass stations on program A, the drip circuits on program B, and a new sod area on program C. With this flexibility, I can\u2019t think of a watering situation the ESP-ME3 couldn\u2019t handle.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>iScaper Rating Visit the Downloads page on this website to obtain a manual for the ESP-ME3 controller. In my opinion, the Rain Bird ESP-ME3 controller\/timer is the best controller on the market today. You can install the timer and operate it from the timer location, but that would limit all the new capabilities the timer&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/2021\/04\/rain-bird-esp-me3-controller\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Rain Bird ESP-ME3 Controller<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"yasr_overall_rating":5,"yasr_post_is_review":"","yasr_auto_insert_disabled":"","yasr_review_type":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[15,18],"tags":[27,189,8,26],"class_list":["post-821","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-sprinklers","category-timers","tag-controller","tag-esp-me3","tag-rainbird","tag-timer","entry"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yasr_visitor_votes":{"stars_attributes":{"read_only":true,"span_bottom":"<div class='yasr-small-block-bold'><span class='yasr-visitor-votes-must-sign-in'>You must sign in to vote<\/span><\/div>"},"number_of_votes":0,"sum_votes":0},"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p1FZtl-df","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/821","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=821"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/821\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":827,"href":"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/821\/revisions\/827"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=821"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=821"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/iscaper.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=821"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}