Hunter Offers the Long and Short of Remote Control Coverage

Does your crew spend too much time at the controller to manually turn stations on and off? Do you need to have more than one person perform basic system maintenance? Is there a need to operate valves while at the sprinkler head? There’s a solution to all these scenarios that can actually be cost-effective and labor-saving: remote controls.

A remote control can lower the cost of maintenance (you’ll spend less time on the job and reduce the number of people needed to do the job), which in turn can increase your productivity. Hunter now has two different remotes that provide a handy resource for whatever type of landscape you maintain.

ICR: For the Contractor’s Long-Range Needs

For shopping centers, industrial complexes, college campuses, condominium clusters, cemeteries and other expansive sites, if a remote control is going to work it needs the power to cover these long-range distances. The new Hunter ICR remote control has what it takes.

You want power? Buildings, walls, trees…none of these will block the ICR’s signal, which is strong enough to go through virtually any obstruction and communicate with a controller for a half a mile or more. You want range? When there is nothing in its path, the ICR can function up to one mile from the controller.

But this handy accessory is more than just big and strong. The Hunter ICR is the true contractor’s tool – a single unit that can be carried from job to job and used to remotely access dozens of different irrigation systems. A single ICR can interface with any Hunter controller that comes with a SmartPort® plug (including the ICC, Pro-C and SRC). That means you can eliminate going back and forth to the controller to start or stop a cycle during maintenance or installation, and you can make winterizing a system a one-person job instead of two…not just at one site, but every site you handle.

The ICR features a large LCD display with push button operation and user-friendly features that make the remote simple to use. Its rugged and water-resistant construction guarantees reliability and long life. And it operates on a single 9-volt battery for up to one year, thanks to an automatic shutoff that extends the battery life when the unit is not in use.

But what truly sets the ICR apart is its price; no other long-range remote is more affordable.

The ICR is the ideal product for specification. Designers try hard to build irrigation efficiency into their systems and this is the accessory item that can help maintain that effectiveness. With an ICR, the on-site maintenance person is able to save time when making repairs and is more likely to check through the system to look for proper operation.

If you manage a large site, or perhaps many sites, with numerous controllers that require ongoing maintenance – got a little cart making the rounds at the local mall? – you’ll find that using a Hunter ICR remote control is the smart answer.

SRR: For Short-Range Needs – The Ideal Homeowner Upgrade

Hunter introduced the SRR remote control as the industry’s first residential remote and the product was never intended to be used for larger landscapes. However, the lack of a Hunter remote for big sites led many contractors to try using the SRR for such areas, with less than desirable results.

The SRR was created specifically for residential sites where a signal needed to travel no farther than 450 feet. It was only when contractors attempted to extend the use of the remote beyond this distance that transmission became tough. For short range needs within this distance, the SRR delivers exceptional performance.

And, contractors, keep in mind how "adding on" can be an excellent way to make your jobs more profitable. Encourage your customers to take advantage of accessories that can make their system even more time- and effort-saving (like a remote control) and you can be looking at a better bottom line.

Explain to your customers that adding an SRR can be of value to them. They should feel quite satisfied to invest a few extra dollars to get this extra convenience.