The chart below indicates the maximum wire runs that can be used when installing Hunter AC solenoid valves with controllers. The example in the chart below demonstrates the most commonly used wire size for station control and ground wire ( e.g.,12 AWG = 3390 feet).
NOTE: Valve Wire Sizing (Maximum One-Way Distance in Feet Between Controller and Valve)
| Ground Wire | Control Wire (ft) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 AWG / 1.0 mm
|
16 AWG / 1.2 mm
|
14 AWG / 1.6 mm
|
12 AWG / 2.0 mm
|
10 AWG / 2.5 mm
|
8 AWG / 3 mm
|
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18 AWG / 1.0 mm
|
850
|
1040
|
1210
|
1350
|
1460
|
1540
|
|
|
16 AWG / 1.2 mm
|
1040
|
1340
|
1650
|
1920
|
2150
|
2330
|
|
|
14 AWG / 1.6 mm
|
1210
|
1650
|
2150
|
2630
|
3080
|
3450
|
|
|
12 AWG / 2.0 mm
|
1350
|
1920
|
2630
|
3390
|
4170
|
4880
|
|
|
10 AWG / 2.5 mm
|
1460
|
2150
|
3080
|
4170
|
5400
|
6670
|
|
|
8 AWG / 3 mm
|
1540
|
2330
|
3450
|
4880
|
6670
|
8700
|
|
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