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What Customers Are Saying
Customers overwhelmingly praise the timer for exceptional ease of installation completed in under 30 minutes and intuitive programming with large buttons and clear displays. The interface is consistently described as simple and user-friendly, with features like rain delay and budget settings enhancing functionality without complexity. Many note it is the easiest timer they have ever used. Customers describe it as excellent value and a great purchase, with confidence in durability based on prior models lasting 15 to 22 years. A few mention minor frustrations with advanced programming features, but overall reviewers strongly recommend it.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Don't Buy
Would Not RecommendThis timer is junk, the first one would turn on zones that weren't programmed to come on or run the wrong zone. It doesn't keep time, the first one would lose more than 5 minutes a day, the replacement isn't much better. Plan on retuning this second one and going with a complely different brand, doesn't work as advertised, stay away!
Good Timer but Hard to Program
Would RecommendOnce I got the timer set up, it worked great. It was harder to set the timer up than it should have been. The instructions are made for watering everything at one time. I had to resort to You Tube videos to learn how to set up zones with different watering requirements and times. The instructions included in the package were not sufficient to set up the timer and have it work like I wanted.
Hey there, I'm sorry to hear that the included instructions were not as easy to understand as they should have been. Our Orbit support team is al...
easy of programming
Would Recommendunit is easy to install and operate.
Easy Irrigation System Management
Would RecommendStraight forward installation & programing.
Verified Purchaser
Timer OK But Is Old Stock
Would Not RecommendPLEASE READ ALL : I've usually bought Rainbird but decided to give this a try. I tried downloading the manual from the site but it was not listed. After contacting customer support, I was told it's not on the site as it's DISCONTINUED and no longer being sold. This is the reason for the 1 star rating (not because of operation). The timer was bought on the Lowe's online store. My biggest problem is nowhere did it say this model was discontinued. I FEEL LIKE I WAS MISLEAD AS I TRULY THOUGHT ...
Hey Tim, I'm sorry for the confusion about this timer. This timer functions exactly the same (and even shares the same timer manual) as our 57899...
low cost with quality
Would RecommendEasily programmed. The entry holes into the box are 1/2 ".
Good product, good price, easy install.
Would RecommendGood replacement for a 17 year old competitor’s unit that quit working.
Spinkler Timer
sthe timer works well, but manual watering is a little hard to use.
Stopped working after 1 year
Would Not RecommendAfter a little more than a year, the unit no longer operates. No voltage out to the zone valves.
Hey there, I'm sorry to hear that this timer has not held up for you over time. Our Orbit support team is happy to help when you have concerns re...
Watering lawn
Would RecommendEase to put in and program
Verified Purchaser
Easy to install and program.
Would RecommendEasy to hook up and program in under 1 hour
Grass is happy
Easy to hook up and set up
Easy installing with simple instructions
Would RecommendPulling wire and tie down wire for years.This was very easy.Twenty five foot run to valves.Five stations programed with ease of instructions. This controller comes with keys to lock door. Thank you Orbit
Great Irrigation outside timer.
Would RecommendFast installation and very easy to set or change schedule.
Verified Purchaser
East to use irrigation timer
Would RecommendThis is easy to install, easy to program and works well. I especially like the fact that the transformer is internal meaning the cord is just a regular plug which makes it easier to plug into an outdoor weather resistant outlet.
Hey Tony, thank you for letting us know how this timer and it's replacement performed for you. Many issues like the ones you encountered can be r...