How To Convert A/C Sprinkler Valves To D/C Battery Powered Timer Orbit D/C Latching Solenoids

Here’s how I converted my old orbit sprinkler irrigation valves to the new batter powered solenoids for us with their battery powered irrigation sprinkler timer.

[@sandiegogeek]

Anyone find the conversion adaptor? I can't find them anyplace online

[@gsawnv]

Are there adapters for other brands like Rainbird or do they have the same sized threads?

[@claudiobanks2323]

Hey where can I find the Adapter for the new style solenoid, thanks!

[@nlambuca]

links?

[@ranchoelbamboo4068]

What is the part number for the adapter?

[@jeffbarton1691]

You mentioned you'd post links to the parts. I can't find the links. Would you post those please - I'm needing to do this for my system this year.

[@xyvyx]

FYI, at least for anybody else who found this, the Orbit part # for the timer + valve kit shown here is 57860 while the individual DC solenoid is 57861. The timer by itself is 57865

[@woodvillerentalrr]

Thanks for the video, super helpful. Does the 4 zone controller hook up to a 12v battery or something smaller that is internal to the controller?

[@sandiegogeek]

The timer pulls straight up and runs off one 3 AAA batteries and says it will last 1 yr on those batteries

[@joet.4756]

Thank you, very helpful

[@moczaz]

Were you saying you never had electricity in the valve box out there? Then how did you power the old A/C solenoids before replacing them with the new battery operated D/C ones?

[@Archifx]

Didn’t ever power them. Just turned em on by hand