@trclac - here is what one community member did in Arizona →
Will the install be underground? If so, how far from the controller to the flow meter? Does the system use PVC pipe?
I’m in Dallas and I installed the flow meter myself. The hardest part was digging in the black clay gumbo to get the hole big enough for the new valve box. It should be an easy install for any plumber or irrigation installer. I don’t know if they’re flinching because of the configuration of the flow meter (easy, follow the screen prompts) or Rachio system, but that can be accomplished with the community’s input.
Do use the recommended parts and not glue as the flow meter body is ABS and not PVC so they are tricky to bond together. One suggestion, if the pipe size is known is to order the parts and have them on hand as some plumbers or irrigation installers may not have the exact parts.