Netafim Series 80 Globe Control Valve With Controller, 1-1/2 in Aqua Pro

Netafim Globe Control Valve With Controller on Board

Some zones sit too far from the irrigation panel to justify trenching wire out to them. This Series 80 build answers that with an Aqua Pro single-zone controller mounted right on the valve, item 71610-014062, model 61ET1.5GH2-L-CONT. A 9 V DC battery in the controller is the only power the valve needs to open and close. The controller drives a 12VDC latching solenoid with a short pulse, so it draws power only at the moment of switching. Programming happens on four buttons and a large LCD display. Five operating modes cover most schedules: one session at the same time every day, or one session a day on selected days. The remaining modes add up to three sessions a day on selected days, plus manual operation and off. Underneath sits the 1-1/2 in Series 80 globe body, rated for 0.25 to 110 GPM at 7 to 150 psi with water up to 140°F. Body, bonnet and seat are glass-reinforced polyamide, with 304 stainless hardware and a 302 stainless spring. An integrated check valve keeps the body closed until the controller calls for water.

Where a Battery Operated Control Valve Makes Sense

The obvious home is a block with water but no power. Think of an outdoor nursery bed, a hoop house at the property edge, or a field run of drip tape. It also suits retrofits, where a manual valve is swapped for an automated one without pulling new wire. Seasonal and annual crops benefit too, because the whole assembly can come out with the drip lines at the end of the year. Each controller is programmed on its own valve, and several valves can be staggered to run in sequence off one mainline. That keeps pump demand steady when a few battery units share a supply. Fit the valve with the flow arrow pointing downstream, mounted upright, since the 2-way Series 80 body is built for vertical installation. The flow control stem lets you throttle the zone, or close it completely, while you balance flow. Friction loss through the globe body is about 3.3 psi at 20 GPM and 5.5 psi at 100 GPM. The controller is water resistant and the valve parts are corrosion-proof, so the unit runs indoors or out. Fit a fresh battery at the start of each season, so this battery operated control valve never leaves a block dry.

Key Features

• Aqua Pro controller on the valve: One single-zone timer per valve, programmed on four buttons with a large LCD.
• 9 V battery power: The battery is the only power source, so no wire runs back to a panel or transformer.
• 12VDC latching solenoid: Switches on a short pulse and holds position without drawing current.
• Five operating modes: Daily, selected days, up to three sessions a day, manual, and off.
• 0.25-110 GPM range: One 1-1/2 in valve runs anything from a few drip lines to a full block.
• Integrated check valve: Holds the body closed until the controller signals it to open.

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