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What Customers Are Saying
The Orbit Digital Water Timer has received mixed reviews. Some users found it easy to program and use, with good functionality. However, many others reported significant issues, including difficulty programming the timer due to unclear instructions and a confusing interface, valves getting stuck open or not shutting off properly, lack of water resistance leading to internal component failure, and poor overall durability. Several customers had to replace the timers multiple times due to these problems. While the 6-year warranty may be helpful, the reliability and longevity concerns appear to be a major drawback for many customers.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Glad I bought the double, One for dedicated for the garden, The other so I can still use another hose
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May affect water pressure
Water pressure is decreased when attaching a sprinkler to it.
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Failed after 3 years
Would Not RecommendI have 3 timers (4, 2 and 1). All have failed at about 3 years. They worked fine when new but the soft buttons fail and I am unable to program any longer. The 4 port model just completely failed and just had a blank screen despite new batteries.
Works well, but watch the video to program it.
Would RecommendWorks really well. I like that I can choose days of the week or intervals. Remembering how to program it when I want to change something is a challenge. But, once I read the instructions or watch the online video again, it all comes back, and then I wonder why I thought it was so hard.
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Good temporary watrering timer
Would RecommendGreat way to implement temporary watering for things like new plantings. The programming takes a little getting used to but is easy once you get the hang of it. I did not see markings on the outlet ports, so I determined which was which by trail and error.
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Problematic, but Orbit Support is excellent
Would Not RecommendI've purchased several of these timers over the years. 3 are currently in use, and each of them is in a varying stage of failure. They're wonderful when first out of the package, but the problems soon develop. Problems with the ones I've owned include (1) developing leaks, internally or at the hose connections, (2) having one or more of the soft buttons on the front of the unit fail, meaning you can no longer use it for programming, (3) unit intermittently shuts down but comes back up, which era...
Fabulous
Would RecommendTwo zones is really nice.
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corroded inside, not so water resistant
Would Not Recommendone winter outside and it is full of water. properly sealed battery compartment etc. very disappointing. worked reasonably well before that...
Unreliable
Would Not RecommendUnreliable
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Dont waste your money
Would Not RecommendOn my third one since last spring. Loses it's mind frequently (not a battery issue). and starts leaking at top and bottom connections after a few weeks of service.
Hey there, I'm sorry to hear that you've experienced leaking with this hose timer. Our Orbit support team is happy to help determine the caus...
Worked for my project.
Would RecommendThe instructions don't exactly match the operation of this timer.
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I've tried these twice and was disappointed.
Would Not RecommendI've purchased one of these 2 years in a row, and both of them only lasted one season. And, NO, I didn't leave them outside all year. I disconnected them at the end of the year, and even removed the batteries before packing them away for the year. Don't waste your money.
Hi There, I am sorry to hear The 2 Output Port Digital Hose End Timers did not last for you. Our Orbit Support team would be happy to assist you and ...
Not super user friendly
Would RecommendHave had a hard time setting up the multiple "zones." Still havent made it do what I want it to do.
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Hey there, our Orbit support team is happy to discuss your concerns in greater detail. We can be reached by phone at (800) 488-6156 or online at supp...