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| Display Type | LCD |
|---|---|
| UPC | 611698161500 611698146453 |
| Manufacturer | Standard Plumbing Supply-LG |
| Product Dimensions | 5 x 7 x 10 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
| ASIN | B00FYRXRQS |
| Item model number | XC800 |
| Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
| Best Sellers Rank | #53,766 in Patio, Lawn & Garden (See Top 100 in Patio, Lawn & Garden) #64 in Automatic Irrigation Controllers |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
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Flying FoolFlying Fool –
From all indications, this is a very well made controller. Installation was pretty much straight forward. No mounting template was included by Hunter so I created one by tracing the backside of the controller. The template greatly simplified pre-drilling the mounting holes and preinstalling the necessary anchors. I also temporarily removed the door to keep it from swinging shut during the installation. Setting the date and programming took a less than 5 minutes thanks to a very intuitive display and controls. I’m pleased.2021 Update: After two years of use and the controller is still functioning perfectly and, perhaps of more interest, I’ve learned several tricks about programming.First: It pays to revisit the Owner’s Manual after a season or two of use. When I became frustrated about not being able to manually start a full cycle of all stations without having to first temporarily change one of the program’s start time, I found a thing called a “test program.” With the dial in the RUN position, press and hold the PRG button. The station number will be displayed and the time will be flashing for two seconds. Use the plus or minus or buttons to set the run time from 1 to 15 minutes. The run time needs to be entered only once and after a slight, 2 second pause, the test program will start.Someone asked about setting up a dwell time between watering each station and from my experience the answer is both yes and no. The controller has a built in feature that allows setting the dwell time between stations of 0 seconds up to 4 hours. If one needed a longer dwell time (highly unlikely) then, from a technical point of view, the dwell time could be set much longer.Because the timer has three (3) program settings and each of the three has three (3) separate, available start times it would allow you to set nine (9) individual start and run times for up to nine (9) separate stations. Even if you’re skilled at programming the timer, this could take some time to get set up correctly. The good news is that the program can then be safely stored in non-volatile memory for future use.See page 26 of the users manual for using the built in program for setting the dwell time between stations. One Dwell setting applies to all stations. Once the Dwell time, the Start time and the Station times are set, then each station runs in sequence and the dwell time is added to the over all program run time. I’ve attached a copy of my cheat sheet that’s served me well these past couple of years. My Dwell is currently set to zero.Hope this help with your decision on what to buy and/or how to use.
mcm42 –
This is for an 8 zone sprinkler system. Very easy to hook up.In my case you clip the power cord, and attach the existing wires to the 24V terminals (and just remove those wires and tuck back, don’t need to cap) and attach the 8 wires for the zone and pod to go.
jmk63 –
Rain Bird worked ok for a long time. this unit was a drop in replacement for the RB, and wired up easier with the station locations right in front of my face – horizontally – not vertically like RB – and the keys access to the unit is nice versus another padlock. Looks cleaner. Had a Hunter rain sensor wired in to the RB as a ground interrupter to unpower zones if raining. Obviously this model is newer and the rain sensor wired directly in to the box. Programming was fairly straightforward. Read the manual many times – go do it – reread and do it again. I have programs A/B/C doing exactly like I want, when I want them. I have not extended the capability to connect Hunter’s ‘internet weather’ optional features to the box. I have a rain sensor, and Programs B/C are set up to deal with cooler, potentially moister weather. Just switch from Program A to B when early fall hits, and B to C in mid/late fall. then wrap it up for the long dark Pacific Northwest wet winter….see you in spring with Program C, then B, then A. Simple.
Ronald Jellison –
Had this timer before and was pleased with it. When it finally broke down we bought another
Robert Nicolella –
The part was sourced from Sprinkler Parts Warehouse. Ording was easy, price was good, was kept notified as to progress of shipment and it was delivered as promised. I installed the irrigation timer today and it is working well.
Steve—Idaho –
I have several Hunter boxes at various places and they perform very well.Super dependable and easy setup!!
Bob –
Excellent water timer. It replaced one that was no longer working.
alternative MD –
I like the X-Core. Easy to use. I have 4 stations for a total of 32 valves. I run a main valve on the main line and you can use one main valve with multiple stations. I also use the wireless weather sensor which allows you to use one weather sensor for more than one station. You will still need a receiver at each station. I use 10 strand wire and use the white for common, black for the main valve, then run the wires same as the order of the rainbow, then brown and grey. This way I always know purple is valve 1, blue is valve 2, green is valve 3, yellow is valve 4, orange is valve 5, red is valve 6, brown is valve 7 and grey is valve 8.Only thing I don’t like about this purchase is that it does not have flow detection if you end up with an open line. I knew this going in but opted to save the money with a cheaper unit. With water bills running up to $600/month I don’t think that was a wise choice. I haven’t had a problem, but I would sleep better knowing I had a back up. My drip system gets abused by gophers and skunks.
Bonnie McElearney –
I purchased the X-Core 8-zone water manager from Hunter. I’ve owned several water managers from three different companies and Hunter is the best I’ve tried. I own or am responsible for four and all are Hunter.
Hal Young –
This sprinkler controller was a replacement to an existing controller with a slight upgrade. The product arrived on time and it was as I ordered. The installation was easy as well as programming. I would purchse from seller again.