Maintenance-Free Solar Power for Hunter Controllers
The Hunter Solar Panel Kit for Node and XC Hybrid Controllers delivers eco-friendly, maintenance-free operation for your remote irrigation sites. Designed to completely eliminate the need for routine battery replacements, this robust kit harnesses the sun’s energy to power your controllers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. It acts as the perfect upgrade for Hunter NODE Battery Controllers, ensuring your off-grid watering systems run flawlessly year after year without unexpected power failures.
Installation is quick and highly versatile, offering both on-the-wall and in-valve-box mounting options. The kit includes 40 feet of heavy-duty, UV-rated 18 AWG wire, and the panel can be placed up to 200 feet away from the charging cell to capture optimal sunlight. By providing 100% of the controller’s power requirements natively, this solar panel is the most convenient and environmentally conscious solution for automating your landscape while keeping toxic alkaline batteries out of landfills.
- Maintenance-Free Power: Supplies 100% of the controller’s power, entirely eliminating the need for seasonal battery replacements.
- Broad Compatibility: Designed exclusively for seamless integration with Hunter XC Hybrid and Hunter NODE series controllers.
- Generous Supplied Wire: Comes equipped with 40 feet (12m) of durable, outdoor UL-rated 18 AWG wire built for harsh UV exposure.
- Flexible Placement: The solar panel can be mounted up to 200 feet away from the valve box to easily reach direct sunlight.
- Eco-Friendly Solution: Harnesses natural solar energy, providing a green alternative that reduces alkaline battery waste.
Detailed specifications for system planning.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Solar Panel Power Kit |
| Compatibility | Hunter XC Hybrid and NODE Controllers |
| Supplied Wire | 40 ft (12m) of 18 AWG UL Rated Wire |
| Maximum Wire Distance | 200 ft (61m) from charging cell to panel |
| Mounting Options | Wall, Post, or Valve Box |
| Power Output | Provides 100% of required controller power |
| Warranty | 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| Brand | Hunter Industries |
Upgrade your battery controller to solar power quickly.
Step 1: Mount the Solar Panel
Secure the solar panel to a wall, post, or roof in a location that receives full, direct sunlight for the majority of the day without obstruction.
Step 2: Route the Wire
Run the supplied 40-foot UV-rated 18 AWG wire from the solar panel down to your underground valve box or controller mounting location. (Wire can be extended up to 200 feet if necessary).
Step 3: Connect to Controller
Attach the charging cell leads to the dedicated power input terminals on your compatible Hunter NODE or XC Hybrid controller, securing the waterproof connection.
Step 4: Remove Batteries
Ensure you remove any existing alkaline batteries from the controller compartment, as the solar panel will now provide 100% of the required operating power.
