Name: Hunter XC Hybrid® Solar-Powered Irrigation Controller
Rating: 5.00 (8 reviews)

Control panel on a stand with a garden in the background

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Hunter XC Hybrid® Solar-Powered Irrigation Controller

$704.99

$704.99 $1,014.75 Save $309.76 (30%)

Solar Powered

Manual Scheduling

Dial Based Setup

Zones 6 12

Ships in 1 Business Day

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Stations: fixed 6 or 12
Power: mounted solar panel and charging cell
Requires DC-latching valve solenoids
Fixed 6 and 12-station models provide off-grid control for multi-zone irrigation systems
Outdoor stainless-steel enclosure includes a mounted solar panel and internal charging cell
Operates without a conventional AC electrical connection or plug-in transformer
Requires DC-latching solenoids on every connected irrigation valve
Three independent programs with four start times each support separate watering schedules
Station run times from one minute to four hours accommodate spray, rotor and drip zones
Programmable rain delay can suspend watering for one to seven days
Easy Retrieve memory stores the full irrigation schedule for recovery
One sensor input supports compatible wired rain, freeze or wind sensors
No Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Hydrawise control is included; programming is completed at the controller

Description

The Hunter XC Hybrid® Solar-Powered Irrigation Controller provides automatic multi-zone watering where conventional AC electrical service is unavailable. Choose a fixed 6 or 12-station model based on the number of irrigation valves. The outdoor stainless-steel enclosure includes a mounted solar panel and internal charging cell, allowing the controller to operate without a plug-in transformer. It is designed for remote homes, fields, gardens and other off-grid irrigation sites.

Choose XC Hybrid Solar when you need scheduled solar-powered control rather than phone or internet access. It operates DC-latching solenoids only, so every connected valve must use a compatible DC-latching solenoid such as Hunter part 458200. The controller provides three programs, four start times per program, run times up to four hours, seasonal adjustment and a programmable rain delay. One sensor input supports a compatible wired rain, freeze or wind sensor. The station count is fixed and the controller does not include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Hydrawise control. Verify solenoid compatibility and total zone count before purchase.

The Hunter XC Hybrid® Solar-Powered Irrigation Controller provides automatic multi-zone watering where conventional AC electrical service is unavailable. Choose a fixed 6 or 12-station model based on the number of irrigation valves. The outdoor stainless-steel enclosure includes a mounted solar panel and internal charging cell, allowing the controller to operate without a plug-in transformer. It is designed for remote homes, fields, gardens and other off-grid irrigation sites.

Choose XC Hybrid Solar when you need scheduled solar-powered control rather than phone or internet access. It operates DC-latching solenoids only, so every connected valve must use a compatible DC-latching solenoid such as Hunter part 458200. The controller provides three programs, four start times per program, run times up to four hours, seasonal adjustment and a programmable rain delay. One sensor input supports a compatible wired rain, freeze or wind sensor. The station count is fixed and the controller does not include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth or Hydrawise control. Verify solenoid compatibility and total zone count before purchase.

SKU: XCH600SSP

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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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Starting Price	$704.99	$132.99	$382.99	$292.99	$219.99

Battery-operated irrigation controller praised for reliability and ease of use. Customers said it's "easy to program" and offers "reliable performance" without needing main power. However, shoppers noted it's pricey and requires specialty solenoids. Some units experienced programming issues.

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Battery operated gem

Recommended by sprinkler system installer; easy to program, not wi-fi enabled

Battery operated. Works great!

PROS: 1. One of the best options of running a sprinkler system with batteries only. 2. Easy setup. 3. Reliable performance. CONS: 1. Pricey 2. Requires specialty expensive solenoids on each valve (highly recommend Rain Bird dc solenoids). OVERALL: good solution for a no power problem.UPDATE: I installed 5 of these controllers. One of them will not stop running with program, and can only be controlled manually. Apparently it’s a common issue that if a hard reset won’t fix then it’s scrap. Amazon customer service was kind enough to send me a replacement unit.