IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS + SENSORS + REMOTES
In my 40 years experience I have installed hundreds of professional grade controllers and have stuck with two brands for good reason. They are built tough and are the easiest to operate. THE easiest timer on the market, hands down, is the Irritrol RainDial series. It happens to be the most expensive too. But if “easy” is the most important for you, then this is the one.
Secondly is the Hunter family of timers. They are what I call the second easiest on the market to operate and are fantastic. Because of their price point, I sell more of these. There are many different models to choose from and all the interfaces are nearly identical.
Most of these point to Amazon so I have tried to find the best sellers at the best price and that offer Amazon Prime or at least free shipping. I don’t yet list every model since they are not all available through my affiliates. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for helping to support this convenient service and the educational Sprinkler Pros YouTube channel. Watch the BEST OF Series to learn about these two great brands of timers.
CONTROLLER VIDEOS
X2-400
This is the 4-station model of Hunter’s most versatile flagship controller. It can be easily operated at the controller or with the quick addition of the WAND WiFi module it can be controlled by smartphone or computer or tablet from anywhere. It has a backlit display and can accept a mulitude of add-ons such as sensors and remote control units.
X2-600
This is the 6-station model of Hunter’s most versatile flagship controller. It can be easily operated at the controller or with the quick addition of the WAND WiFi module it can be controlled by smartphone or computer or tablet from anywhere. It has a backlit display and can accept a mulitude of add-ons such as sensors and remote control units.
X2-800
This is the 8-station model of Hunter’s most versatile flagship controller. It can be easily operated at the controller or with the quick addition of the WAND WiFi module it can be controlled by smartphone or computer or tablet from anywhere. It has a backlit display and can accept a mulitude of add-ons such as sensors and remote control units.
X2-1400
This is the 14-station model of Hunter’s most versatile flagship controller. It can be easily operated at the controller or with the quick addition of the WAND WiFi module it can be controlled by smartphone or computer or tablet from anywhere. It has a backlit display and can accept a mulitude of add-ons such as sensors and remote control units.
WAND WiFi module
This is the WiFi module for the X2 series of controllers. It simply pops into the side of the controller then snap the QR code included on the package to follow the wizard to get your system setup for awesomeness.
P2C-400 32-station capacity
This comes with a 4-station starter module but can be upgraded up to 23 stations. Choose from 3-station, 9-station, and 16-station modules to fit your needs. If you use a 2-wire decoder system then you can increase the capacity to 32 stations.
PCM-300 3-station module
This module is backwards compatible with ALL Pro-C timers.
PCM-900 9-station module
This module is backwards compatible with ALL Pro-C timers.
PCM-1600 16-station module
This module is backwards compatible with ALL Pro-C timers.
ROAM remote kit
This remote control kit includes a receiver (not shown) and has a stated short range of 1000 ft.
ROAM XL remote kit
This kit includes a ROAM wire harness (Smart Port), 4 AAA batteries, and a tough carry case. This remote has a stated range of 2 miles under optimal conditions and fully charged batteries.
HPC panel
This panel upgrades the Pro-C interface to make it WiFi capable. With this upgrade you have the full function of the Hydrawise software and remote capability with your computer, smartphone, and tablet from anywhere there is WiFi available. This also makes it compatible with the HC Flow meter available on this page. NOTE: This is only compatible with Pro-C timers manufactured after March 2014. The computer ribbon must have 2 rows of pins.
Pro-HC 600
This is the 6-station model of Hunter’s pro-grade Hydrawise controller. It can be easily operated at the controller or by smartphone, computer, or tablet from anywhere. It has a backlit display and can accept a mulitude of add-ons such as sensors like the HC Flow Meter below.
Pro-HC 1200
This is the 12-station model of Hunter’s Hydrawise controller. It can be easily operated at the controller or by smartphone, computer, or tablet from anywhere. It has a backlit display and can accept a mulitude of add-ons such as sensors like the HC Flow Meter below.
Pro-HC 2400
This is the 24-station pro-grade model of Hunter’s Hydrawise controller. It can be easily operated at the controller or by smartphone, computer, or tablet from anywhere. It has a backlit display and can accept a mulitude of add-ons such as sensors like the HC Flow Meter below.
BATTERY-POWERED CONTROLLERS
NODE-BT 100-LS
This is the 1-station model of the best battery-powered controller for irrigation valves and you can operate it from your smartphone via Bluetooth. This particular model does not have a DC solenoid included. You can connect certain sensors and a solar unit to this. See the video at the top of this page.
NODE-BT 100
This is the 1-station model of the best battery-powered controller for irrigation valves and you can operate it from your smartphone via Bluetooth. This particular model DOES have a DC solenoid included. You can connect certain sensors and a solar unit to this. See the video at the top of this page.
NODE-BT 200
This is the 2-station model of the best battery-powered controller for irrigation valves and you can operate it from your smartphone via Bluetooth. This particular model does not have a DC solenoid included. You can connect certain sensors and a solar unit to this. See the video at the top of this page.
NODE-BT 400
This is the 4-station model of the best battery-powered controller for irrigation valves and you can operate it from your smartphone via Bluetooth. This particular model does not have a DC solenoid included. You can connect certain sensors and a solar unit to this. See the video at the top of this page.
NODE-100
This is the 1-station model of the best battery-powered controller for irrigation valves. This particular model DOES have a DC solenoid included. You can connect certain sensors and a solar unit to this. See the video at the top of this page.
NODE-200
This is the 2-station model of the best battery-powered controller for irrigation valves. This particular model doesn’t have a DC solenoid included. You can connect certain sensors and a solar unit to this. See the video at the top of this page.
NODE-400
This is the 4-station model of the best battery-powered controller for irrigation valves. This particular model doesn’t have a DC solenoid included. You can connect certain sensors and a solar unit to this. See the video at the top of this page.
Hunter DC solenoid
This solenoid works on any Hunter sprinkler valve connected to a battery-operated controller. If your controller is operated by AC then you need the AC solenoid.
Be sure to use watertite wire nuts.
Irritrol/Toro DC solenoid
This solenoid works on any Irritrol, Toro, Lawn Genie, or Lawn Jet sprinkler valve connected to a battery-operated controller. If your controller is operated by AC then you need the AC solenoid.
Be sure to use watertite wire nuts.
Rain Bird DC solenoid
This solenoid works on Rain Bird sprinkler valves connected to a battery-operated controller. If your controller is operated by AC then you need the AC solenoid.
Be sure to use watertite wire nuts.
XCH-600 Hybrid battery-powered
This 6-station model is the simplest battery-powered controller on the market. Pair it with the SPXCH Solar Panel Kit and you’ll never need to replace batteries again. Use this controller where getting AC power is difficult or cost prohibitive.
XCH-1200 Hybrid battery-operated
This 12-station model is the simplest battery-operated controller on the market. Pair it with the SPXCH Solar Panel Kit and you’ll never need to replace batteries again. Use this controller where getting AC power is difficult or cost prohibitive.
SPXCH Solar Panel Kit
This is the Solar Panel Kit for the XCH Hybrid controller. It includes a battery pack to install inside the controller.
Hunter / RainBird key
This key unlocks awesomeness on any Hunter controller that has a built-in door lock. It also unlocks Rain Bird timers as well.
HUNTER SENSORS + SOLAR PANELS
Mini-Clik wired rain sensor
This simple rain sensor connects to your Hunter timer’s sensor terminals and shuts off the timer when it’s raining. The sensitivity is adjustable and can be bypassed.
This is the model to be used with the NODE controllers.
Wireless Rain/Freeze sensor
This wireless rain sensor connects to your Hunter timer’s sensor terminals and shuts off the timer when it’s raining or freezing. The sensitivity is adjustable and can be bypassed.
Solar Sync - wired
This mini weather station connects to your Hunter timer’s sensor terminals. It includes 40 ft. of wire and adjusts the run times based on the weather. It also shuts off the timer when it’s raining or freezing. The sensitivity is adjustable and can be bypassed.
Wireless Solar Sync
This mini weather station’s receiver connects to your Hunter timer’s sensor terminals. It includes about 2 ft. of wire and the transmitter has about a 40 ft. signal range. It adjusts the run times based on the weather. It also shuts off the timer when it’s raining or freezing. The sensitivity is adjustable and can be bypassed.
Wireless Rain/Freeze sensor TRANSMITTER ONLY
This is the REPLACEMENT transmitter for the Wireless Rain/Freeze sensor kit. The transmitter has an unreplaceable lithium battery built-in that only lasts about 10 yrs.
Wind-Clik wind sensor
This adjustable wind sensor will turn off your irrigation system when the wind exceeds a user-defined velocity. This can be installed with AC timers and NODE controllers.
SPNODE solar panel for the std NODE
This solar panel kit eliminates the need for annual alkaline battery replacements. The kit includes a battery pack for the standard NODE battery-powered controllers only. Not compatible with the Bluetooth NODEs.
SPNODE-BT solar panel for the Bluetooth NODE
This solar panel kit eliminates the need for annual alkaline battery replacements. The kit includes a battery pack for the Bluetooth NODE battery-powered controllers only. Not compatible with the standard NODEs.
HUNTER BTT Bluetooth faucet controllers
Hunter BTT 100
This 1 tap faucet timer is controlled via the free Hunter BTT Bluetooth app on your smartphone. You can control as many of these units as needed with one app.
Hunter BTT 200
This 2 tap faucet timer is controlled via the free Hunter BTT Bluetooth app on your smartphone. You can control as many of these units as needed with one app.
View The BEST battery-powered faucet timers
All the products in the video are available on this page.
brass hose wye
This is a great accessory to install between the faucet and the hose-end timer so you can still attach a garden hose to your faucet.
HUNTER FLOW METERS
HC Flow Meter 3/4"
This is the Hydrawise compatible 3/4″ HC Flow Meter that talks with the Hydrawise controllers on this page. Be sure to read the installation documentation and video before purchasing it to be sure you can satisfy the necessary parameters. Click the HC meter button below to go to the HC Flow Meter page. The Wireless HC Flow meter kit is not available on Amazon at this time. Check elsewhere including a professional irrigation distributor.
HC Flow Meter 1"
This is the Hydrawise compatible 1″ HC Flow Meter that talks with the Hydrawise controllers on this page. Be sure to read the installation documentation and video before purchasing it to be sure you can satisfy the necessary parameters. Click the HC meter button below to go to the HC Flow Meter page. The Wireless HC Flow meter kit is not available on Amazon at this time. Check elsewhere including a professional irrigation distributor.
HC Flow Meter 1-1/2"
This is the Hydrawise compatible 1-1/2″ HC Flow Meter that talks with the Hydrawise controllers on this page. Be sure to read the installation documentation and video before purchasing it to be sure you can satisfy the necessary parameters. Click the HC meter button below to go to the HC Flow Meter page. The Wireless HC Flow meter kit is not available on Amazon at this time. Check elsewhere including a professional irrigation distributor.
Rain Dial RD600-INT 6-station INDOOR
This is the 6-station model and includes a tough, lockable yet removable waterproof door. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Rain Dial RD600-INT 6-station OUTDOOR
This is the 6-station model and includes a tough, lockable yet removable waterproof door. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Rain Dial RD900-INT 9-station INDOOR
This is the 9-station model and includes a tough, lockable yet removable waterproof door. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Rain Dial RD900-EXT 9-station OUTDOOR
This is the 9-station model and includes a tough, lockable yet removable waterproof door. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Rain Dial RD1200-EXT 12-station OUTDOOR
This is the 12-station model and includes a tough, lockable yet removable waterproof door. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
R-100 remote control kit
This is Irritrol’s most cost effective remote control kit. The receiver simply plugs into the controller’s smart port and you’re good to go. No programming needed though customizing the transmitter is available. It has a great range. This kit will work with any Irritrol controller with a blue interface. IMPORTANT: don’t let the transmitter get wet except with a barely damp cloth for cleaning. It’s not waterproof.
Climate Logic mini weather station
This mini weather station is compatible with all Irritrol controllers with the blue interface. It will adjust the run times according to the weather and will shut off the system when it begins raining or is at freezing temps.
Climate Logic firmware update (ver. 2.18) now available for FREE: https://irrigationsystemexpert.net
Purchase the SD card on the right to install the firmware onto.
SanDisk 16GB SD card
This SD card has more than enough space on it for the Climate Logic firmware.
RFS1000 wireless rain/freeze sensor
This rain/freeze sensor is compatible with nearly all Irritrol controllers with the blue interface. It will shut off the system when it begins raining or is at freezing temps.
Total Control 6-station INDOOR
This is the TC-6-IN-R model. It is intended for indoors. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Total Control 6-station OUTDOOR
This is the TC-6-EX-R model. It includes a tough, lockable waterproof door. It can be installed indoors or out. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Total Control 9-station INDOOR
This is the TC-9-IN-R model. It is intended to be installed indoors. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Total Control 9-station OUTDOOR
This is the TC–9-EX-R model. It includes a tough, lockable waterproof door. It can be installed indoors or out. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Total Control 12-station INDOOR
This is the TC-12-IN-R model. It is intended to be installed indoors. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Total Control 12-station OUTDOOR
This is the TC-12-EX-R model. It includes a tough, lockable waterproof door. It can be installed indoors or out. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Total Control 15-station OUTDOOR
This is the TC-15-EX-R model. It includes a tough, lockable waterproof door. It can be installed indoors or out. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Total Control 18-station
This is the TC-18-EX-R model. It includes a tough, lockable waterproof door. It can be installed indoors or out. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Total Control 18-station MODULE
This is the TC-18-MOD-R model. It is only the interface panel. It can be installed in indoor or outdoor models.
Total Control 24-station OUTDOOR
This is the TC-24-EX-R model. It includes a tough, lockable waterproof door. It can be installed indoors or out. This controller can accept many add-ons including a handy remote control unit shown on this page. See the controller video on this page for more details.
Rain Bird 1ZEHTMR hose end timer (2 AA batteries not incl.)
This timer screws onto any outdoor faucet and is super easy to operate. Be sure to remove it and store indoors during the winter if your area has hard freezes.
Rain Bird 1ZEHTMRP Premium hose end timer (2 AA batteries not incl.)
This timer screws onto any outdoor faucet and is super easy to operate. This is the premium version which has more versatile programming options. Click the button to see more details. Be sure to remove it and store indoors during the winter if your area has hard freezes.
Rain Bird faucet connection kit
This connection kit is for connecting drip tubing to your faucet OR faucet timer (any brand). It can be installed with our without the included pressure regulator but the filter should remain in place.
Orbit 1 tap faucet timer (2 pack)
This timer screws onto any outdoor faucet and is super easy to operate. Be sure to remove it and store indoors during the winter if your area has hard freezes.
Orbit 2 tap faucet timer
This timer screws onto any outdoor faucet and is super easy to operate. It’s designed to operate 2 garden hoses or drip tubing lines automatically. Be sure to remove it and store indoors during the winter if your area has hard freezes.
Orbit 3 tap faucet timer
This timer screws onto any outdoor faucet and is super easy to operate. It’s designed to operate 2 garden hoses or drip tubing lines automatically PLUS one tap for a straight through (non-automated) connection. Be sure to remove it and store indoors during the winter if your area has hard freezes.
Flume 2 meter reader
This handy device can be easily installed in minutes on most water meters. It includes a smartphone app that generates on demand reports so you can track your water usage. It will alert you if there is an anomaly like a sprinkler valve stuck on.