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Hunter XC Hybrid® Battery-Powered Irrigation Controller (6 to 12 Zones)

$219.99
Sale price  $219.99 Regular price  $315.43 Save $95.44 (30%)
 Manual Scheduling
Manual Scheduling
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Dial Based Setup
Efficient
Water Efficient
Zones

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Key Features
  • Battery power supports remote irrigation controller installations.
  • Sensor compatibility helps conserve water automatically.
  • Solar panel compatibility reduces battery maintenance needs.
  • Battery powered operation supports remote sites without standard electrical service.
  • Flexible scheduling supports multiple start times and independent watering programs.
  • Weather resistant construction supports reliable indoor and outdoor installation.
  • Compatible with DC latching solenoids for efficient battery based operation.
  • Sensor compatibility supports rain, freeze and wind interruption for water savings.
  • Simple interface makes programming, seasonal adjustments and setup easy.
  • Available in 6 and 12 station models for residential applications.
  • Easy Retrieve memory backup helps restore saved watering programs when needed.
  • Solar panel compatibility supports maintenance free operation using sunlight or ambient light.
  • Allows any program to be started manually by simply pressing and holding one button.

Description

The XC Hybrid® Battery-Powered Controller brings reliable irrigation management to residential landscapes and remote installations where AC power isn't an option. Available in 6 and 12 station models with no electrical wiring required to power the controller. A simple interface makes programming and seasonal adjustments straightforward, and Easy Retrieve memory backup restores saved programs if the battery is replaced.

The XC Hybrid® Battery-Powered Controller brings reliable irrigation management to residential landscapes and remote installations where AC power isn't an option. Available in 6 and 12 station models with no electrical wiring required to power the controller. A simple interface makes programming and seasonal adjustments straightforward, and Easy Retrieve memory backup restores saved programs if the battery is replaced.

Additional Details
SKU: XCH600

Made in China

Specifications

Our products are manufactured both locally and globally. We carefully select our manufacturing partners to ensure our products are high quality and a fair value.

Trusted Performance

Trusted Performance

40+ Years of Innovative Solutions
Built to Last

Built to Last

Reliable Performance Year After Year
Efficient by Design

Efficient by Design

Beautiful Landscapes Smarter Water Use

Quick Start Guide

This video guide gives you a clear look at how the X-Core Hybrid is installed, adjusted, and used in the field. Use it as a helpful resource to better understand the product and get more from your irrigation system.

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Battery-powered irrigation controller praised for eliminating the need for AC power. Customers said it's "easy to use" and "working nicely" with long-lasting batteries. Most found setup straightforward. Some noted compatibility issues with existing valves. One customer reported the unit not working. Generally reliable for landscape irrigation.

  • 5 stars: 17 (89%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
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Mark Schmitt
great

I like because does not need to connect to main power it runs on batteries

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Amazon Customer
Abc

Works good. Replaced a four zone with this six zone. Just left zones 5 and 6 empty. Maybe add more sometime.

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Cici
Works nicely

Expensive but it’s working nicely. I bought it last minute when mine stopped working. Happy.

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ngay le
I don’t know about that!

This item is not working for me I don’t know something wrong?

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kim thorkelson
Easy to use

These controllers are easy to use it’s perfect for landscape irrigation .

G
Gary J Schroeder
It is the only controller

I have lost count of the number of these I have purchased, the ability not to have to bother with wires is worth the cost in itself and the batteries last.

A
Anna K Hinck
disapointed that it was just on battery

If I had kept this unit I would have had to replace all the valves unit not compatible with my existing system.

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Terry McIntire
Know your product

It took care of our needs

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Customer
It does the job.

Working well. Used to replace old unit.

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Sally
Nice product

I thought mine was broke but I just didn't know how to set them so my old one was working fine so I return the new one very good product they work great

J
John Desrosiers
Great Product

These sprinkler heads are a wonder. I took the farm off the grid and converted the irrigation system to low pressure. These sprinklers throw the water just as far as the high pressure ones but at 20 psi vs 60 psi. This allowed the use of inexpensive poly pipe instead of pvc for new zones and a small dc pump and solar array to power it. I'm using the Hunter xc hybrid 12 station battery controller and dc latching solenoids in standard hunter valve bodies. The controller works just like the standard wired set up but sends pulses to the solenoids once to open and once to close instead of continuous power like the grid wired set up. I highly recommend these for efficiency whether off grid or not.

P
Peter from Alberta
excellent

This unit works very well and is easy to set up and use. I bought another one 5 years ago that has been reliable. One 9V battery takes it through 4 months of watering (and likely longer). Make sure that you use the right solenoids.

K
Kindle Customer
No power - No problem

Perfect product if you need a station where you don't have power to. I installed upon receipt and it's been working great.

N
Neelious
Pretty easy to replace few wires and batteries And it ...

I bought this to replace the broken one that was already installed in my garden(ants built a massive nest inside). Pretty easy to replace few wires and batteries And it works well

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HuskyX
So far so good, picked up the orbit dc solenoid and a ...

So far so good, picked up the orbit dc solenoid and a spliced them into the hunter unit, works great so far!

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Scott B.
Works as advertised

Works just as advertised. Saved me a lot of headache by not requiring I bring new electrical circuits out of the house.

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Lou
Five Stars

Works good.

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John Savoca
Very nice! Meets my needs for a timer that will ...

Very nice! Meets my needs for a timer that will work in an area where there is no AC power.

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Terry C.
E A S Y ! ! ! !

Very easy to install and even easier to program. LOVE the battery operation, eliminating the need to run AC power to the unit.

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