Hunter prefers the use of Hunter valves with a Hunter DC-latching solenoids (P/N #458200) for best performance, however, existing irrigation systems can be retrofitted with another manufacturer’s valve and solenoid. Hunter has tested and published a …

A common reason for a controller to repeat a cycle is too many programmed start times. Only one start time per active program is required, a second start time will cycle the program an additional time. NOTE: In the Start Times dial position, the numbers …

If your controller shows irrigation running (Flashing Sprinkler Icon), and your sprinklers are not working, you may have a wiring problem at the valves or the irrigation water supply has been shut down. If you have a master valve on your system (check for …

A battery-operated controller sends a quick DC pulse to operate the solenoid, therefore the battery-operated controller requires a DC latching solenoid to operate correctly. Also, the DC latching solenoid will have one black wire for the common wire and …

Here is a list of the error codes and ways to troubleshoot them: … CAUSE -   The Station # ERR (for example 1 ERR) is a diagnostic message that appears when your controller is detecting a fault on that corresponding irrigation zone. SOLUTION - To …

If you want to run separate stations (or zones) on different days, you would use 2 different programs.  Hunter controllers have multiple programs (A, b, and C) and the ability for each program to have multiple start times.  To set up each program, you …

The chart below indicates maximum wire lengths when using a Hunter DC latching solenoid combined with a Hunter XC Hybrid controller. WIRE SIZE MAXIMUM DISTANCE*   FEET METERS 18 AWG / 1.0 mm 550 168 16 AWG / 1.2 mm 870 265 14 AWG / 1.6 mm 1380 420 12 AWG …

From a battery life standpoint, the answer is not as easy as saying "the batteries will last for two years". The answer really depends upon the number of actuations that the controller operates over a given period of time. The chart below provides the …

A common reason for a controller to repeat a cycle is too many programmed start times. Only one start time per active program is required, a second start time will cycle the program an additional time. NOTE: In the Start Times dial position, the numbers …

W e would prefer that you use a Hunter valve with a Hunter DC latching solenoid, but we realize that sometimes you may be retrofitting existing systems with another manufacturer’s valves. We have tested the following solenoids and found that they operate …