Hunter
Hunter PGV-100G 1" solenoid valve
SKU:44191
Delivery: 3 to 7 business days
17,75 €Unit price /Sold out
Preguntas frecuentes sobre Solenoid valves
What is an irrigation solenoid valve used for?
It opens and closes the water supply to a garden zone when instructed by the controller. Each zone, whether it uses sprinklers, spray heads, or drip irrigation, needs its own solenoid valve.
Dividing the garden into zones lets you water each area for the time it needs and distribute the available flow without losing pressure.
How many solenoid valves do I need?
One for each independent irrigation zone. The number depends on the available flow and the types of emitters.
Always separate sprinklers, spray heads, and drip irrigation into different zones, and do not exceed the flow supplied by your mains or pump in any zone. Then check that your irrigation controller has at least as many stations as there are solenoid valves.
Which controllers is the Hunter PGV compatible with?
The Hunter PGV-100G 1" Solenoid Valve has a standard 24 V AC solenoid compatible with any mains-powered controller from any brand, including the Rain Bird ESP-TM2.
To use it with a battery-powered controller, you need to replace the solenoid with a pulse (latching) solenoid compatible with that controller.
How do I install a solenoid valve?
Install it in an irrigation valve box, following the water-flow arrow marked on the body and leaving enough space to access the solenoid.
- Install a filter before the valve assembly: sand is the main cause of a valve not closing.
- Use Teflon tape on the 1" male threads and do not overtighten.
- Make the electrical connections with gel-filled waterproof connectors.
Can I open the valve manually without the controller?
Yes. The Hunter PGV can be opened manually by turning the solenoid a quarter turn or using the external bleed screw.
This is useful for checking the zone without going to the controller, purging air after installation, and watering if the controller fails. Close it again when you are done.
The zone is still watering even though the controller is off. What is happening?
Usually, there is dirt in the diaphragm or the solenoid was left open in manual mode.
First, check the solenoid and the bleed screw. If they are closed, shut off the water, remove the cover, and clean the diaphragm and the flow orifice. If the diaphragm is broken, replace the valve: the cost of the Hunter PGV-100G is less than the cost of the water being wasted.