Description
From the manufacturer
The Hunter NODE battery-operated irrigation controller offers convenient, automatic irrigation control for sites without access to AC power. The unit’s solid construction and fully waterproof exterior ensure it can handle the harsh environment of any valve box. For effective watering in isolated sites and power-restricted areas, the Hunter NODE is the smart, reliable solution.
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Simple to Program, Easy to ReadProgramming NODE is a breeze thanks to a large LCD screen and simple setup wizard. The controller provides 3 programs with 4 start times per program. |
Seamless InstallationNODE mounts to a valve’s solenoid quickly and easily without screws, drills, or additional wires. |
Robust, Waterproof ConstructionNODE delivers reliable performance even when submerged in up to 12′ of water. |
Hunter Industries Inc.
Hunter Industries is a global, family-owned manufacturer of irrigation, landscape lighting, and custom manufacturing solutions. From homes, stadiums, and national landmarks to hotels, commercial complexes, and municipal buildings, our products keep outdoor living spaces in more than 125 countries properly irrigated and beautifully illuminated.
Hunter Industries
Built on Innovation
Corporate headquarters located in San Marcos, California
We’re committed to providing professional-grade irrigation solutions that create beautiful landscapes, maximize water savings, and conserve energy.
JD Press –
I purchased this Hunter sprinkler controller to replace an older unit that had failed after many years of use. This new replacement controller came with a prewired solenoid as an extra surprise that also replaced the existing solenoid. Installation, consisting of replacing the solenoid, took less than ten minutes. The new controller uses two 9 volt batteries for power in contrast to the old Hunter unit that only used one 9 volt battery. I had to replace the old unit battery about every six to nine months so I am hopeful the new controller will operate for a longer period of time without having to replace the batteries. Programming was identical to the old unit and took me about 15 minutes to program the new Hunter. Maybe it was due to the age of the older unit but the new Hunter controller display was much easier to read and see items displayed. It has operated flawlessly and continuously for two months since it was installed. I will change the programming later in the late fall season and check the battery level at that time. This is a great battery operated sprinkler controller and works very well where you do not have any 110 Volt power source. I find it easier to program than my wired power sprinkler controllers and just as reliable. Do not forget to turn off the water source before removing the old solenoid and controller………..
Lisa –
We live at a place where we have a HOA breathing down our necks at all times. One day we noticed that our in-ground irrigation system went off on a day that it shouldn’t. Our HOA puts pressure in the lines only on certain days and sometimes as they test our sprinkler systems by putting pressure in the lines on a day that there shouldn’t normally be pressure. If your sprinkler system goes off on that test day, they’ll fine you.Once I popped the old NODE100 out of the ground I noticed that the display had water bubbles in it. If I tried to wake it up, it would respond incredibly slowly. Then, if I tested it, it would completely “crash” and would not respond to any inputs; I had to remove both 9 volts and replace them to get it to boot up again. At this point I knew that the water proof seal of the timer had been purged and it was shorting it out. The circuit board is completely potted and is not accessible without destroying it. I had no choice other than to replace it.I shut off the line by twisting the solenoid shut and ordered this timer as an exact replacement. It took a while to arrive but, it was well worth the wait. I set the timer to run for 30 minutes even through our HOA puts pressure in the lines for an hour. This is so my daughter can make it to the bus in the morning without getting drenched.This sprinkler timer has been working great for a couple months now. Its a little confusing to set up because, you can customize a lot about how it works. However, Hunter has a series of YouTube videos that will help you set up every aspect of this timer to how you want. Expect to have to check the batteries every year and expect the water proof seal to break after a couple years, however.
nk –
It was a great DIY. The instructions were clear, and I was able to remove the old one and replace it with this new one in 20 minutes.
jmoar –
I was replacing the same Node of an older generation. The newer one came pre-installed to a solenoid, but it would not fit on the older valve. I had to cut all the wiring and splice it into the existing valve. Other than that it works great. Still a bit pricey for what you are getting, but if you need to have a stand alone valve (and I do) it is worth the money vs the possibly mess to get power and wiring and a new interior controller. I would recommend it for that reason alone.
Mike L. –
Can the instructions be more clear. Or is it just me? Set date and time ok, but had difficulty programming the days and time of day to start/stop. Other than that, would recommend this product. After programming issues were resolved, all is good.
Bhill671 –
These things are awesome! Not cheap, however you get what you pay for and this is a quality option. I have use the older style previous models for years to control pasture sprinkler lines with no power available for conventional irrigation control timers. One 9V battery will last all season, maybe even 2 seasons, and this new style has the option to use two batteries for extended run.I run 4 of these on the same pasture from the same water source and created a spreadsheet to coordinate on/off times since this type is stand alone controlling only one valve each. These are very reliable and I’ve only ever had one fail due to being submerged for a long period of time.
Amazon Customer –
The product was better than my original timer. The company has made some improvements, especially with the mounting bracket.
Mr. BS –
This is a replacement for another that failed. I think for the price, they should last longer but, they have always worked flawlessly up to that point. They are pricey. This one is a newer design that I like better if you want to turn on manually. I’ve used this same timer on up to 2″ pipe and irrigated thousands of trees.
Douglas Brunner –
Bought 6 controllers 4 months ago. All are working without issue. Easy to program. Flexible scheduling. It would be nice to be able to set the manual timer for more than 15 minutes.
Luis –
Highly recommended