Sprinkler controller with high number of zones

[JimS]

Anyone have recommendations for sprinkler controller that will handle about 45 zones?  I was thinking of rolling my own but don't have the time and eventually I will sell the place so am thinking a commercial solution would be better.  Most of the ones I have seen that lend themselves to HA rely on the network for time and or scheduling but I want something that will function stand alone and not so concerned with hooking to HA system. 
 
As a point of reference the Hunter IC600M (6 zone controller, expandable to 42 zones) $450,  ICM-600, (6 zone expansion module) $50.  So total 42 zone would be about $750.
 
 

 

[Neurorad]

What's wrong with the Hunter?

 

[az1324]

OpenSprinkler?

 

[JimS]

I didn't say anything was wrong with it.  I am wondering what some of my other options are and if others have experience with it.  Also, I don't know much about the Hunter system I posted.  It is just one of the first things from Hunter that I found.  I am familiar with Hunters smaller controllers and haven't had any problems with them in the past.

 

[jpmargis]

A Weathermatic Smartline SL4800 will give you 48 zones with a whole slew of water saving features.  I have six Weathermatic Smartline units running here with the optional weather stations.  They work great!
 
$600 from The Sprinkler Warehouse with a free T-shirt!

 

[JimS]

I have looked at opensprinkler.  It gets time from the network and uses a web browser for setup.  For 48 zones it would be about $370.  Looks pretty nice and very reasonable price too.  But I think it would put off people that aren't into tech.

 

[az1324]

I think open sprinkler has a built in real time clock and everything can be controlled via the buttons and LCD but it is a bit rough as far as finished products go.