Hunter Industries has been the go-to for irrigation control in residential spaces for over 20 years. The Pro-C PC-400i earns that trust with a modular design that lets you expand from four zones up to 13 stations without swapping the entire unit. That flexibility matters for anyone who plans to add a vegetable bed or extend their lawn coverage later.

Programming is straightforward with a clear LCD display and simple dial-based navigation. The controller supports up to four independent programs with six start times each, which means you can water a flower bed every morning and a lawn every third day without cross-scheduling headaches. The 9V battery backup keeps your settings safe during power outages. At 4.9 pounds and 10 inches tall, it mounts cleanly on a garage wall or under a porch eave without dominating the space.

The real draw here is the two-wire control compatibility. Instead of running separate wires to each valve, you can daisy-chain across your yard with a single pair. That saves serious time and cable cost on larger properties. The tradeoff is that you need to buy a separate two-wire decoder module if you want that capability. For a straightforward four-zone setup, the PC-400i works right out of the box with standard valve wiring and feels built to last through a decade of seasons.