Comparison between Unpowered Terracotta Valve and Hunter Node Battery Operated Controller with rain sensorUnpowered Terracotta Valve / Hunter No...
Published on by Bernie Omodei, Owner at Measured Irrigation
Unpowered Terracotta Valve / Hunter Node Battery Operated Controller with rain sensor
Unpowered / Powered by 2 9v alkaline batteries
Water pressure 10 kPa to 800 kPa / Water pressure 150 kPa to 1000 kPa
Use for sprinkler or drip irrigation / Use for sprinkler or drip irrigation
Gravity feed or pressurised irrigation / Use for pressurised irrigation only
Adjust the irrigation event discharge / Adjust the run time
Discharge is independent of the water pressure / Discharge varies with the water pressure
Adjust the irrigation frequency / Adjust the irrigation frequency
Responds to on-site evaporation and rainfall / Responds to on-site rainfall only
Irrigate directly from a rainwater tank / A pump is needed to irrigate from a rainwater tank
Cost form Measured Irrigation: $69 / Cost from Dural Irrigation: $259