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.

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AC-Solenoid Replacement

Product ID: 278996428

Details

Brand
Hunter
Exterior finish
Stainless
Inlet connection size
4.5 Inches
Item dimensions L x W x H
19 x 114 x 203
Material
Plastic

⚡24V heavy-duty electric power

💧Stops water intrusion, protects electronics

🛡️Stainless steel exterior for max durability

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Description

💧 Power your irrigation with precision and durability — don’t let your garden settle for less!

TRUSTED BY THOUSANDS - Rated 4.7 stars by 1,599 pros who demand peak performance.
WATERPROOF SHIELDING - Advanced design prevents water intrusion, safeguarding critical components.
PRECISION PRESSURE HANDLING - Operates flawlessly under pressures up to 15.17 Bars for robust irrigation control.
UNIVERSAL HUNTER COMPATIBILITY - Seamlessly fits all Hunter irrigation valves for effortless upgrades.
BUILT TO LAST ENGINEERED TO PERFORM - Heavy-duty materials ensure unmatched longevity and reliability.

The Hunter AC-Solenoid Replacement (Model RTL1001606800) is a 24V heavy-duty solenoid valve component designed for all Hunter irrigation valves. Featuring a stainless steel exterior and plastic construction, it prevents water intrusion to protect electrical parts and withstands pressures up to 15.17 Bars. Trusted by thousands with a 4.7-star rating, it ensures reliable, long-lasting irrigation system performance.

Specifications

ASIN	B000678LYY
Brand	Hunter
Brand Name	Hunter
Connector Type	Barb
Customer Reviews	4.7 out of 5 stars 1,599 Reviews
Exterior Finish	Stainless Steel
Exterior finish	Stainless Steel
Global Trade Identification Number	00611698159873
Included Components	Hunter AC-Solenoid Replacement
Inlet Connection Size	4.5 Inches
Inlet Connection Type	Barb
Inlet connection size	4.5 Inches
Inlet connection type	Barb
Item Dimensions	19 x 114 x 203 millimeters
Item Type Name	Hunter AC-Solenoid Replacement
Item dimensions L x W x H	19 x 114 x 203 millimeters
Manufacturer	Hunter Industries
Manufacturer Part Number	RTL1001606800
Material	Plastic
Material Type	Plastic
Maximum Pressure	15.17 Bars
Model Number	RTL1001606800
Number of Ports	2
Outlet Connection Size	4.5 Inches
Outlet Connection Type	Solder
Size	No Size
Smart Home Compatibility	Not Smart Home Compatible
Specification Met	ASTM, CSA, RoHS, UL
Thread Size	4.5 inches
UPC	611698159873 826719844281
Unit Count	1 Count
Valve Type	Solenoid Valve

Reviews

L**O

Buon prodotto

Descrizione e caratteristiche corrette

11.04.2026

B**S

Perfect

Shipped quickly and worked perfectly.

11.05.2026

R**I

Great itrm

This was the item I needed, and it works great

25.05.2026

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

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