Orbit B-hyve 57946 6-Zone Indoor/Outdoor Controller
Choose the six-zone B-hyve for a compatible 24 VAC wired-valve installation.
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Conventional Irrigation ControllersOUR TAKE
Orbit 57865 Battery-Powered Four-Station Controller
Orbit 57865 Battery-Powered Four-Station Controller for a remote valve location without a convenient mains-powered controller.
Choose this model for a remote valve location without a convenient mains-powered controller.
- Good for
- A remote valve location without a convenient mains-powered controller.
- Look elsewhere if
- You need internet control or want to keep ordinary AC solenoids unchanged.
- The tradeoff
- Battery control requires matching latching solenoids at the valves.
At a glance
- Power source
- Battery
- Irrigation stations
- 4 stations
- Solenoid Voltage
- latching-dc
Why it earns a look
- Battery power suits an outlying irrigation location.
- Local controls avoid an app requirement.
Where it asks for a compromise
- Additional valve stations need compatible latching solenoids.
Power the valves in the right way
This controller is useful when electricity is the awkward part of the installation. It uses a latching solenoid to adapt a compatible valve body. One is included; additional stations need their own compatible solenoids. That difference matters more than the simple four-station headline.
Living with it in the garden
Test each controlled outlet or valve after changing the schedule.
Review watering times as the season changes.
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Which batteries and solenoids does it use?
The controller needs three AA alkaline batteries and compatible latching solenoids. One latching solenoid is included.
Can it control four valves out of the box?
It supports up to four stations, but additional valve stations need additional compatible latching solenoids. Do not assume four solenoids are included.
Full specifications, manuals & sources
Model details
- Full model name
- Orbit 57865 Battery-Powered Four-Station Controller
- Amazon ASIN
- B07YQMMC3B
- Power source
- Battery
- Irrigation stations
- 4 stations
- Solenoid Voltage
- latching-dc
- Brand
- Orbit
Manuals & product information
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Product information checked 2026-10-29. Our assessment uses the linked specifications and manuals; it does not represent a hands-on test. Editorial standards & corrections.