Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Where can Hunter products be purchased?

A: Hunter products are sold through a worldwide wholesale distributor network to professional irrigation contractors. A list of distributors by geographic location is available on the "Where to Buy" page.

Q: What products does Hunter manufacture?

A: Hunter manufactures over 100 different irrigation products. Product categories include: rotors, sprays, controllers, valves, sensors, and central control systems.

Q: What kind of training does the Company offer to its customers?

A: Classes and workshops are offered during the winter months to Hunter customers for irrigation design and product-specific training as well as business conferences. For example, Hunter Institute of Irrigation conducts 3-day workshops on irrigation design for contractors, on central controls, and on bidding and estimating. Special training sessions are also scheduled at distributor locations as the need arises.

Q: What are the Company’s professional affiliations?

• The Irrigation Association
• American Society Irrigation Consultants
• American Society Landscape Architects

Q: How is the Company involved in the community?

A: The Company supports its community colleges through funding, intern programs, and volunteer projects, as well as events and fundraisers by local civic groups. Hunter employees donate their time and money to many community causes, from United Way to hands-on projects in landscaping improvements for needy organizations. Additionally, employees are encouraged to give non-cash donations to a local charity that is designated each month.

Q: What technical support does the Company provide?

A: Hunter’s Web sites contain a wealth of technical information for contractors, homeowners, and landscape designers. The Company also produces technical product manuals, irrigation design tools, product brochures, and maintenance videos and DVDs. Irrigation specialists in Hunter’s DATA Line help center are available to answer product-related questions by phone, email, and fax.

Q: Where can I find answers to specific technical questions?

A: Most answers can be found on the Hunter Web site’s FAQ, tech tips, and product brochures. Hunter’s DATA line specialists can answer product-related questions by phone, email, and fax.

Q: Do you have articles and irrigation experts available to editors?

A: Hunter product managers are glad to assist editors who need opinions from experts in the irrigation field. The Marketing Department can connect editors to the appropriate individual for the article’s subject matter. Some feature articles are also available on request from the marketing staff.

Q: How do I get photos to accompany an article about irrigation?

A: Hunter is glad to provide editors with photos to accompany articles promoting Hunter products and/or the irrigation industry. Selected photos of both individual products and of actual installations are available. Requests must be made to Hunter Marketing Department and appropriate photo credit must be given.

Q: Where can I find answers to most common questions about automatic sprinkler systems?

A: Hunter produces a CD titled “Q&A–Automatic Sprinkler Systems” that answers most basic questions about the subject, such as: basic system components, benefits of an automatic system, selecting a reliable contractor, and using quality products. “Maintaining Hunter Sprinkler Systems,” available on DVD or video, demonstrates how the maintain and adjust various components of the system.

Q: Where can I get information on water conservation as it relates to the irrigation industry?

A: Hunter publishes several helpful reference guides (all links below in pdf format):

• Professional Turf Managers Guide to Efficient Irrigation Practices
• Handbook of Technical Irrigation Information
• Residential Sprinkler System Design Handbook

These guides, and other valuable information on efficient use of water, can be found on the Hunter Web site. Other helpful sites are: irrigation.org and waterright.org