# IIC-600/IIC-800 Max watering time

**URL:** <https://community.inkbird.com/t/iic-600-iic-800-max-watering-time/10374>\
**Category:** Questions & Answers\
**Tags:** smart-controller\
**Created:** [January 6, 2023, 12:12am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/iic-600-iic-800-max-watering-time/10374 "2023-01-06T00:12:21Z")\
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**Author:** ![junglejim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@junglejim](https://community.inkbird.com/u/junglejim)\
**Post date:** [January 6, 2023, 12:12am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/iic-600-iic-800-max-watering-time/10374/1 "2023-01-06T00:12:21Z")

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Hello,  
I would like to know the maximum run/watering time for any zone and is it the same for auto and manual modes?  
I wish to control 4 watering zones as well as my garden lights at night. The lights are 24VAC but are controlled by a relay so the Inkbird will not need to switch the lights directly, just the relay coil current.  
Also, as a matter of interest, what type of switching device is used to operate the valves? Relay/SSR/Triac?  
Thanks.

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**Author:** ![Tania](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex031/user_avatar/community.inkbird.com/tania/32/88_2.png) [@Tania](https://community.inkbird.com/u/Tania)\
**Post date:** [January 6, 2023, 6:39am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/iic-600-iic-800-max-watering-time/10374/2 "2023-01-06T06:39:38Z")

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Hello,  
The maximum irrigation time that can be set for a zone is 180 minutes. Auto and manual modes are not the same. The scheduled irrigation time may vary depending on the seasonal adjustment values, if the seasonal adjustment value is set to the maximum, the irrigation time in automatic mode is possible to reach 360 minutes.  
Perhaps you could refer to:

> **[INKBIRD IIC-800-WIFI Smart Sprinkler Controller App Instructions](https://inkbird.com/blogs/blog/inkbird-iic-800-wifi-smart-sprinkler-controller-app-instructions)**
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> For anyone who wants a soft, green lawn, the lawn must be well cared for, weeded, aerated, and most importantly, watered adequately and regularly every season. When it comes to watering the lawn, the INKBIRD IIC-800-WIFI smart sprinkler controller is...

The type of switching device is triac.

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**Author:** ![junglejim](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/ba9def/32.png) [@junglejim](https://community.inkbird.com/u/junglejim)\
**Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 10:23am UTC](https://community.inkbird.com/t/iic-600-iic-800-max-watering-time/10374/3 "2023-01-07T10:23:22Z")

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Great, thanks for your detailed answer.