Dual Outlet Water Timer Irrigation Controller System

My first experience with this was not good. It didn't turn on when it was supposed to when I was away on vacation and my tomatoes almost died. I've since tested and used several times with no problems. I'm not sure why the time had changed and my programmed time got erased previously but I've used it several times since and the clock time has stayed correct, as well as my programmed watering times. It's also very durable. I had thrown it across my yard when I first had issues with it (was a little upset about my tomatoes not getting water) and the thing held up in one piece. I'm glad it's working the way it's supposed to now. Edit: I think direct sunlight negatively affects operation, it's probably trapping heat behind the clear plastic cover. I was getting a low battery indicator and clock time was resetting. I covered the face of it with opaque white plastic wrap to deflect heat and so far, working better after a several weeks of testing with it covered. Edit 2: I have three of these now, all working flawlessly, even with several hot weeks over the summer. I protected them all from direct sunlight with white plastic wrap (panda paper). On the same batteries since spring, going into fall now.

These timers were simple to use and worked fine to start. Heading into my second season of use, they have half blank screens or they are non functioning. Either way, they are not of any use. I have a similar looking timer, that is a pain in the ass to set, but years later they still work, and I have 8 more in the cart to replace all these dead units.

*** Update 12.7.23. Timer is dying. The numbers are not fully visible anymore so unable to program timer anymore. The timer is exposed to sun and rain so not sure if thats the reason it hasn't last so long. Battery compartment is now a pain to open also. ***Update 11.20.22. Customer service is great. they responded to me and sent me a replacement. New one is working just as good as the 1st. If it leaks, make sure to use plumber's tape. **Worked fine when purchased in April. Leaks little water but after using plumbers tape, leaking was minimal. But, just this weekend, when I checked on the sprinkler timer, it stopped working. Put in new fresh batteries and still nothing comes up on the screen. I emailed the company directly as return window on Amazon is closed. We will see if they help out at all. I will put an update if they respond with a resolution.

I like this timer. It controls two separate water lines. Easy to understand and set up. One drawback is the battery life as others have said. It depends how many times you turn it on and off in 24 hours. I have to change out my batteries at least once a month. The batteries have to be in top condition. When the unit quits functioning, I take the batteries out and check them and they test quite good, but they are not good enough to run the internal electric motors that turn the valves on and off. I don't think rechargeable batteries will work because they are only 1.2 volts. Durable unit but keep an eye on the batteries.

Have purchased 20+ of these timers. The latest ones have internal water leaks and fail in a short time period. Very disappointing!

Starting and stopping the sprinkler during summer months is really troublesome. Earlier I had a mechanical timer that can be set only to shut off; and you need to start it manually every time. I was looking for a smaller sized electronics timer that fits well in our double faucet outlet. This one is a perfect fit for that. Also, the protective transparent PVC cover is a plus for this system. Though programming was a bit troublesome but once you go through the supported manual, then all will be very clear and easy to set up the timing for On and OFF. I kept two programs for watering for all days of the week. For that following are the steps: Install the battery: Press the big orange button and pull the blue cover out to place two AA batteries. LCD screen will show up. Set current Time: Click "Timer" (3rd red) button > In LCD screen Hours will blip; increase Hours by "+" (4th red) button multiple times > Click "OK" (last red) button, to set Hour, And now in LCD screen Minutes will blip; increase Minutes by "+" (4th red) button multiple times > Click "OK" (last red) button, to set Minutes. Set Program 1 & 2: (watering to start at 6:00 and to end at 6:20 and again at 20:00 till 20:15) 1. Ensure system is AUTO state, by clicking "Manual/Clear" (first red) button. 2. Press "Program" (second red) button. It would set to program-1 ON state. 3. Click "+" (4th red) button multiple times > Click "OK" (last red) button, to set the days of the week for watering. I choose MO TU WE TH FR SA SU - i.e., all days of the week. 4. In LCD screen Hours will blip; increase Hours by "+" (4th red) button multiple times till it is showing "06" > Click "OK" (last red) button, to set Hour, And now in LCD screen Minutes will blip; increase Minutes by "+" (4th red) button multiple times till it is showing "00" > Click "OK" (last red) button, to set the Minute. It would now be set to program-1 OFF state and in LCD screen Minutes will blip. Increase Minutes by "+" (4th red) button multiple times till it is showing "20" > Click "OK" (last red) button, to set the Minute. Thus, watering time in Program-1 is set from 06:00 to 06:20. 5. Next, it would be now set to program-2 state. 6. Follow the above step 3 and step 4, to set the next watering time for 20:00 to 20:15. Forcing Manual watering: Click "Manual/Clear" (first red) button to set in Manual state. Watering will start. After some time, you can click it again to OFF to stop watering or you can set durations in minutes till watering stops. After every such manual operation click the same button to set it in AUTO position to kick off Automated programs. Switch off the System: Click "Manual/Clear" (first red) button to set it in OFF state, to completely switch off the timer from watering.

This is so easy to use and set up! It also is an amazing price. This has been a life saver with the drought we have been facing this year. Also makes gardening so much easier, you can set the timer to go off whenever Youd like and can stagger the times, so you have full water pressure on each sprinkler. saves me from watering my garden at 5am. It also has a rain delay so you can skip watering if it rains and you can set it to water every day, every other day, or even twice a week if you'd like, along with more o[tuions to choose from.

since the day I am using it, every week I have to change the battery. with low battery it does not work.

Battery doesn't stand for 2 days. Branded expensive Alchaline batteries were used but didn't last longer.