can you use a rain bird solenoid in place of a hunter solenoid ?

No you can't. This solenoid fits Hunter valves ONLY, and doesn’t fit on any other valve. Also, although Rainbird does make several different solenoids, they too are specific to Rainbird valves. With regard to Rainbird there are a few exceptions with their DC TBOS product, but by in large Rainbird is for Rainbird Hunter is for Hunter.

When doing maintenance on the system what do you use to identify the signal if the valve box location is unknown?

You would need a wire tracking device to start at the controller and trace the hot wire for that valve. These devices cost more than $950.00 for a low end one.

The solenoid im replacing only has 2 red wires , looks like this one has 4. Do you just pair the extra wires?

This solenoid has only 2 red wires, very easy to install.

Is this a direct replacement for part # 5979482 Solenoid Valve?

This solenoid will work on any Hunter valve and will work with any AC powered irrigation controller. It will not work with battery powered controllers, however. The number 5979482 is the Patent Number off the side of this item.

Hunter Industries AC Solenoid 606800 - New

Hunter Industries AC Solenoid 606800 - New

Product ID: 458926093

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Brand
Hunter
Global Trade Identification Number
Inlet Connection Type
Threaded
Item dimensions L x W x H
19 x 114 x 203
Manufacturer
hunting
Number of Ports
2

💧Water intrusion protection

🔧Universal Hunter valve compatibility

🛡️Heavy-duty durability

Description

💧 Keep your lawn lush with the solenoid that never quits!

COMPACT YET POWERFUL - Precision-engineered dimensions (19x114x203 mm) fit perfectly without compromising flow efficiency.
TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS - Rated 4.7 stars by over 1,500 users who rely on its consistent, high-quality operation.
SEAMLESS HUNTER INTEGRATION - Perfectly compatible with all Hunter irrigation valves for effortless installation and maintenance.
SHIELD AGAINST WATER DAMAGE - Advanced sealing technology stops water intrusion, safeguarding your irrigation system’s electronics.
BUILT TO LAST RAIN OR SHINE - Crafted with ultra-durable materials to ensure decades of reliable performance.

The Hunter Industries AC Solenoid 606800 is a premium, heavy-duty solenoid valve designed to deliver long-lasting performance and protect critical irrigation components from water damage. Compatible with all Hunter irrigation valves, it boasts a 4.7-star rating from over 1,500 users and meets CSA specifications, making it the go-to choice for professional-grade lawn and garden watering systems.

Specifications

ASIN	B000678LYY
Best Sellers Rank	#169,249 in Garden & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Garden & Outdoors ) #1,034 in Automatic Irrigation Equipment Accessories
Brand	Hunter Industries
Brand Name	Hunter Industries
Connector Type	Threaded
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 1,575 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00611698159873
Inlet Connection Type	Threaded
Item Dimensions	19 x 114 x 203 Millimeters
Item Type Name	solenoid valve
Item dimensions L x W x H	19 x 114 x 203 Millimeters
Manufacturer	hunting
Model Number	RTL1001606800
Number of Ports	2
Outlet Connection Type	Threaded
Specification Met	CSA
UPC	611698159873 826719844281
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Valve Type	solenoid valve

Reviews

L**S

Works as Advertized for Hunter Lawn Sprinkler Valves

14.06.2024

J**C

Calidad

La misma me ha durado 25 ańos, sin duda es muy alta calidad

11.07.2025

M**E

Macht was es soll

Passt perfekt

18.10.2025

S**.

Hunter water sprinkler solenoids

5.09.2025

A**A

Valvola impianto irrigazione

Arrivato nei tempi Amazon che ormai fanno storia, risulta conforme alla descrizione e sostituisce perfettamente quello rotto.

28.11.2025

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