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What is the maximum distance I can run wire between the controller and the valves?
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Below is a chart indicating the maximum wire runs that can be used | |||||||
| Valve Wire Sizing (Maximum One-Way Distance in Feet Between Controller and Valve) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground Wire | Control Wire | ||||||
18 | 16 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | |
18 | 850 | 1040 | 1210 | 1350 | 1460 | 1540 | 1590 |
16 | 1040 | 1340 | 1650 | 1920 | 2150 | 2330 | 2440 |
14 | 1210 | 1650 | 2150 | 2630 | 3080 | 3450 | 3700 |
12 | 1350 | 1920 | 2630 | 3390 | 4170 | 4880 | 5400 |
10 | 1460 | 2150 | 3080 | 4170 | 5400 | 6670 | 7690 |
8 | 1540 | 2330 | 3450 | 4880 | 6670 | 8700 | 10530 |
6 | 1590 | 2440 | 3700 | 5400 | 7690 | 10530 | 13330 |
Below is a chart indicating the maximum wire runs that can be used when operating Hunter DC Latching solenoids with the XC Hybrid.
| XC Hybrid Wire Length (Controller to Valve) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Wire Size | Maximum Distance* | |
Feet | Meters | |
18 AWG / 1.0 mm | 550 | 168 |
16 AWG / 1.2 mm | 870 | 265 |
14 AWG / 1.6 mm | 1380 | 420 |
12 AWG / 2.0 mm | 2200 | 670 |
| * Using Hunter DC Latching Solenoids | ||
The NODE, SVC and WVC can have a maximum of 100 feet of 18 AWG wire between controller and valve.
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