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**Author:** [@TenneyPlants](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/TenneyPlants)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/rainwater-collection-w-manual-pump/875 "2026-10-23T17:15:30Z")
So I have this makeshift setup where I’m collecting rainwater off this shed into an old 50 gallon drum. From there I have a manual hand pump connected to a hose and it leads directly to my garden. This isn’t an idea… --- ## [Am I doing better than I think?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/am-i-doing-better-than-i-think/872)
**Author:** [@TenneyPlants](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/TenneyPlants)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/am-i-doing-better-than-i-think/872 "2026-10-23T17:13:12Z")
This year is my first year really diving into gardening and giving it my all. It’s been full of ups and downs…and well, mostly it felt like a lot of downs. My tomatoes got curly top virus, my pumpkins didn’t fruit, I onl… --- ## [1 hub? Two hubs?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/1-hub-two-hubs/882)
**Author:** [@Califlefty](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Califlefty)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/1-hub-two-hubs/882 "2026-10-23T03:16:30Z")
Hi all, newbie here. I bought a RAINPOINT WiFi Water Timer for Garden Hose, 2027 New Version WiFi Sprinkler Controller with hub - single spigot. Now I want to buy another one for my back yard with 2 or 3 spigots. Do I ne… --- ## [Garden’s looking pretty happy lately 🌱](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/garden-s-looking-pretty-happy-lately/880)
**Author:** [@Audrey](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Audrey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 8:22am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/garden-s-looking-pretty-happy-lately/880 "2026-10-21T08:22:23Z")
Went out to check on everything and the greens have really taken off. A few leaves have some little bug bites, but overall they’re growing well and looking nice and full. Nothing fancy today, just one of those “glad I p… --- ## [🎉 Big News: RainPoint Solar Water Timer 164 Wins Gold at the 2026 MUSE Design Awards!](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/big-news-rainpoint-solar-water-timer-164-wins-gold-at-the-2026-muse-design-awards/862)
**Author:** [@RainPoint\_Admin](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/RainPoint_Admin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2026, 1:13am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/big-news-rainpoint-solar-water-timer-164-wins-gold-at-the-2026-muse-design-awards/862 "2026-10-21T01:13:27Z")
Our Solar Water Timer 164 just took home Gold in the Product Design – Energy Products & Devices category! :trophy: Why it stood out: :sun: Solar charging + built-in battery — no more battery swaps :droplet: Program… --- ## [That sweet olive smell](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/that-sweet-olive-smell/877)
**Author:** [@wusansui](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/wusansui)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 8:35am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/that-sweet-olive-smell/877 "2026-10-20T08:35:12Z")
Weather finally cooled down. Walked outside and caught that familiar scent before I even saw the flowers. My sweet olive is blooming — tiny golden clusters, and the smell carries everywhere. I love this time of year for … --- ## [I figured how to water my plants perfectly when I’m away](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/i-figured-how-to-water-my-plants-perfectly-when-i-m-away/858)
**Author:** [@TenneyPlants](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/TenneyPlants)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 6:05am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/i-figured-how-to-water-my-plants-perfectly-when-i-m-away/858 "2026-10-20T06:05:00Z")
I don’t know about you, but every time I leave my houseplants and get a plant-sitter, I am always anxious they won’t understand the watering needs of my plants and they’ll end up dried up or with root rot. I’ve recently… --- ## [Peppers barely producing — why?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/peppers-barely-producing-why/876)
**Author:** [@Mayra](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Mayra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2026, 5:55am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/peppers-barely-producing-why/876 "2026-10-20T05:55:16Z")
Planted a few peppers. The plants are still growing, but I’m only getting a few fruits out of them. A friend told me peppers are easy to grow, but mine are barely producing. Was hoping to pick enough for a dish, but at t… --- ## [Usage gallon count gone wild. 5 minutes isn't 945 Gallons. HTV245FRF](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/usage-gallon-count-gone-wild-5-minutes-isnt-945-gallons-htv245frf/855)
**Author:** [@meagain](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/meagain)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 6:21am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/usage-gallon-count-gone-wild-5-minutes-isnt-945-gallons-htv245frf/855 "2026-10-16T06:21:02Z")
First time posting. Hopefully I did this right. Couldn’t find the same issue on search. My usage numbers are insane Tens of Thousands of Gallons for 1 hour etc. It was fine late last year when I got it but this sea… --- ## [A Quick Fix for a Leaky Timer Connection](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/a-quick-fix-for-a-leaky-timer-connection/860)
**Author:** [@Kayn](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Kayn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2026, 3:24am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/a-quick-fix-for-a-leaky-timer-connection/860 "2026-10-16T03:24:20Z")
I had a little leaking around the timer connection, so I went through a few simple things before replacing anything. First, I made sure the timer was screwed onto the faucet tightly. Even a small gap can cause a drip. T… --- ## [First time trying solar watering](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/first-time-trying-solar-watering/856)
**Author:** [@Doraemon](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Doraemon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 7:11am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/first-time-trying-solar-watering/856 "2026-10-14T07:11:31Z")
Picked up a solar watering setup for the garden. I always forget to change batteries, so this seemed like a good idea. Been outside a few days, watering fine so far. Curious how it handles cloudy days though. Anyone els… --- ## [Greenstalk Vertical Planter Gardening with Rainpoint Smart Timers](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/greenstalk-vertical-planter-gardening-with-rainpoint-smart-timers/777)
**Author:** [@TidyPuppy2025](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/TidyPuppy2025)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2026, 3:16am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/greenstalk-vertical-planter-gardening-with-rainpoint-smart-timers/777 "2026-10-14T03:16:06Z")
Hi there. I use a RainPoint smart water timer system to irrigate my Greenstalk vertical planters. Would like to know if anyone else does this and how they set it up. Please let me know! --- ## [What I Checked When My Timer Kept Going Offline](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/what-i-checked-when-my-timer-kept-going-offline/851)
**Author:** [@Audrey](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Audrey)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 9:11am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/what-i-checked-when-my-timer-kept-going-offline/851 "2026-10-13T09:11:01Z")
My timer was randomly showing offline in the app, so I went through a few basic things before assuming something was wrong with it. I checked the batteries first, then moved the timer a little closer to the hub. That ac… --- ## [Saw this indoor watering setup and had a few thoughts 🌿](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/saw-this-indoor-watering-setup-and-had-a-few-thoughts/850)
**Author:** [@OOOO](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/OOOO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 7:17am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/saw-this-indoor-watering-setup-and-had-a-few-thoughts/850 "2026-10-13T07:17:18Z")
I came across this RainPoint setup someone shared from a product trial and thought it was pretty interesting. They’re using one water container to feed several houseplants around the same corner, which seems like a prac… --- ## [Anyone else curious about the new solar watering kit?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/anyone-else-curious-about-the-new-solar-watering-kit/716)
**Author:** [@faker](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/faker)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2026, 2:25am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/anyone-else-curious-about-the-new-solar-watering-kit/716 "2026-10-09T02:25:19Z")
Saw a few unboxing photos from the current ITV160 trial and thought I’d share them here. I was mostly looking at how much tubing and hardware comes with the kit. There are quite a few pieces, so I’d probably lay everyth… --- ## [A Little Greenhouse Update 🌱](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/a-little-greenhouse-update/815)
**Author:** [@Kayn](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Kayn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/a-little-greenhouse-update/815 "2026-09-30T09:54:02Z")
Spent some time walking around the garden today and checking how everything is growing. The plants inside the shade house are looking healthy, especially the tomatoes and peppers. There’s always something to trim, adjus… --- ## [Anyone Else Seeing a “Water Shortage” Alert When There’s Plenty of Water?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/anyone-else-seeing-a-water-shortage-alert-when-there-s-plenty-of-water/811)
**Author:** [@3333](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/3333)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 9:22am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/anyone-else-seeing-a-water-shortage-alert-when-there-s-plenty-of-water/811 "2026-09-29T09:22:27Z")
Has anyone else run into this? I had plenty of water in the container, but my RainPoint pump kept showing a “Water Shortage” alert. The pump was running, so at first I wasn’t sure what was causing it. I reached out to … --- ## [RE: I'm Ruddy, Your Product Support Manager — Ask Your Questions, I'm Here to Listen](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/re-im-ruddy-your-product-support-manager-ask-your-questions-im-here-to-listen/801)
**Author:** [@smitty](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/smitty)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2026, 1:09am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/re-im-ruddy-your-product-support-manager-ask-your-questions-im-here-to-listen/801 "2026-09-29T01:09:56Z")
https://community.rainpoint.com/t/im-ruddy-your-product-support-manager-ask-your-questions-im-here-to-listen/12 --- ## [Can i use 2 gateway pros at the same time?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/can-i-use-2-gateway-pros-at-the-same-time/689)
**Author:** [@cookmi1](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/cookmi1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2026, 1:03am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/can-i-use-2-gateway-pros-at-the-same-time/689 "2026-09-28T01:03:14Z")
Hello, everyone. I am currently using the Rainpoint 2 zone wifi system and gonna add another 2 zone wifi system with the rain sensor and soil sensors. This new system will be on the other side of the house. I plan on con… --- ## [Spray or not?](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/spray-or-not/792)
**Author:** [@Jenny](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Jenny)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 8:48am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/spray-or-not/792 "2026-09-24T08:48:21Z")
My plant has some yellowing leaves with crispy edges and a few small holes — looks like bug damage. I also noticed a little chewing on the flowers, but not much. No fruit yet. It doesn’t look too bad, but I’m not sure w… --- ## [Sharing This in Case Anyone Else Has the Same Pump Issue](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/sharing-this-in-case-anyone-else-has-the-same-pump-issue/799)
**Author:** [@samou](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/samou)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 10:44am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/sharing-this-in-case-anyone-else-has-the-same-pump-issue/799 "2026-09-23T10:44:32Z")
Sharing This in Case Anyone Else Has the Same Pump Issue A few days ago, I ran into an issue with my RainPoint pump. It was running, but no water was coming out, and I couldn’t figure out what was wrong. I reached out … --- ## [Moisture Sensor With Stronger RF Signal](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/moisture-sensor-with-stronger-rf-signal/758)
**Author:** [@DwoRainP1](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/DwoRainP1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:47am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/moisture-sensor-with-stronger-rf-signal/758 "2026-09-23T08:47:04Z")
I’d like to request a RainPoint moisture sensor option with a significantly stronger RF signal. In real‑world use, the current FRF sensors struggle with distance, soil attenuation, and interference — even when placed re… --- ## [Older gateway](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/older-gateway/791)
**Author:** [@JKB](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/JKB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 8:42am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/older-gateway/791 "2026-09-23T08:42:46Z")
I currently have a TWG004WRF gateway Lot 202104 with 2 TTV103WRF timers. I need additional capacity. The 2 zone brass fittings timer has a disclaimer that the gateway needs to be lot \> 202108. the 2 zone with plast… --- ## [Soil drying out faster with this warm weather](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/soil-drying-out-faster-with-this-warm-weather/797)
**Author:** [@Mayra](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Mayra)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2026, 2:13am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/soil-drying-out-faster-with-this-warm-weather/797 "2026-09-23T02:13:35Z")
It’s been a bit hot lately. I’ve got my timer set to water twice a day, but not long after it runs, the soil already looks a little dry. The seedlings are still green, but the soil dries out quicker than I expected. The … --- ## [Guage Under Reas](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/guage-under-reas/782)
**Author:** [@AzureTundra93](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/AzureTundra93)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 9:15am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/guage-under-reas/782 "2026-09-22T09:15:24Z")
Hi my name is Tony. Apologies if this question has already been addressed. My guage under read by approximately 3mm compared to my manual guage. 30mm measured in the manual 27mm in the rain point. I’ve adjusted the calib… --- ## [Sprinkler Check Today 💦](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/sprinkler-check-today/793)
**Author:** [@Kayn](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Kayn)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:13am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/sprinkler-check-today/793 "2026-09-22T07:13:36Z")
Turned the sprinklers on today and ended up watching them for a few minutes just to make sure everything was reaching the right spots. The front beds and backyard are both looking pretty green right now, so I guess the … --- ## [Re-connect Smart hub](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/re-connect-smart-hub/743)
**Author:** [@hwstusc](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/hwstusc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 7:07am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/re-connect-smart-hub/743 "2026-09-22T07:07:34Z")
I have had the smarthub TWG004WRF connected for a few years. My smart water timer died, so I bought another one. Unfortunately, I disconnected the hub from my wifi when trying to connect the new timer. I CANNOT get the a… --- ## [I'm Ruddy, Your Product Support Manager — Ask Your Questions, I'm Here to Listen](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/im-ruddy-your-product-support-manager-ask-your-questions-im-here-to-listen/122)
**Author:** [@Ruddy](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/Ruddy)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/im-ruddy-your-product-support-manager-ask-your-questions-im-here-to-listen/122 "2026-09-18T16:31:44Z")
Hello everyone! I’m Ruddy, the Product Support Manager at RainPoint. My role is to ensure you have a seamless experience—from setup to everyday use. While our full support portal will officially launch on January 1st, … --- ## [So many plants in one sunny corner 🌿](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/so-many-plants-in-one-sunny-corner/741)
**Author:** [@NomiLin](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/NomiLin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2026, 2:00am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/so-many-plants-in-one-sunny-corner/741 "2026-09-18T02:00:52Z")
Saw these photos from Anna Szmajda’s trial setup and honestly, I was more distracted by the plant collection than anything else :joy: I really like the idea of keeping plants with similar light and watering needs togeth… --- ## [Infos on brand new Solar Garden Irrigation System](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/infos-on-brand-new-solar-garden-irrigation-system/735)
**Author:** [@wobeco](https://community.rainpoint.com/u/wobeco)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://community.rainpoint.com/t/infos-on-brand-new-solar-garden-irrigation-system/735 "2026-09-17T09:25:32Z")
The German Amazon store is offering a “RAINPOINT Solar Garden Irrigation System, New Hose Design for Even Water Distribution, Automatic Drip Irrigation Kit for Balconies with 90 Timer Modes + 15 M Hose, Anti-Siphon, 30 L… [Next page](https://community.rainpoint.com/latest.md?page=1)