Controller:  If you are going to use a solenoid assembly for your system, you will need an Irrigation Controller. You have plenty of options when it comes to a controller for your system.  Our recommendation is to purchase an indoor/outdoor controller to give you options regarding where you place the controller. Also purchase a controller with 1 or 2 additional zones to provide you with the option to expand at a later date.  For standard performance and convenience, we recommend the Hydro-Rain HRC-400 controllers which has features such as WIFI and Bluetooth built-in. For a more sophisticated software and user interface we recommend the Rachio PRO Series Controllers. Also ideal for contractors who have multiple properties; you can monitor every single solenoid on the system and get notified if there are any electronic issues. Beyond the mechanical benefits, the app's experience and unbeatable warranty make this an easy choice.

	HRC-400 With B-HYVE PRO   HRC-400 WIFI 8   –  8 Zone Indoor/Outdoor Controller   HRC-400 WIFI 16 – 16 Zone Indoor/Outdoor Controller
	Rachio PRO Series 6 Zone Indoor Controller 8 Zone Indoor Controller 16 Zone Indoor Controller Outdoor Enclosure

Irrigation Wire: You will also need wire to go from your controller to the solenoid assembly.  Each solenoid will require one conductor and there is a neutral wire for as well which are spliced together.  You will need to order wire with one additional conductor than the number of solenoids you are using. 

For example, if you have 4 solenoids in your system, you need to order 5 conductor wire (18 5 100 Wiring). Also, don’t forget to order watertight silicone nuts (WPWN-S), you will need one for each valve and an additional one (medium size WPWN-M) to splice together the common wire, so in this case you would need 4 small and 1 medium sized nut. For more information on wiring, we recommend visiting our brief wiring tutorial: Wiring Tutorial

Valve Box:  If you plan on burying your solenoid assembly, you will need a valve box to protect them.  If you have 3 or less solenoids, the NDS 115 TBC will cover, and if you have 4-5 solenoids the NDS 119 TBC would be needed.  Also, you may need a smaller round box to cover drip zone assembly if needed.