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What Customers Are Saying
The product is generally well-received, with users finding it easy to install, program, and use. It is praised for its simple and affordable design, providing good value. Many report the timer works reliably and effectively controls their sprinkler systems. However, some have experienced issues like failure after a year, improper station control, or confusing instructions. Reliability and longevity appear inconsistent, and the instructions could be improved. Customers should carefully consider their needs and be prepared to potentially replace the timer if it fails prematurely.
Customer review summary generated by AI, including incentivized reviews.Easy and inexpensive
Would RecommendReplaced a Rainbird unit in our new house. The Rain Bird was so complicated that it took months for me to conclude the controller was broken rather than me being unable to understand the directions. Wanted something easy to program and easy to override. The Rain Bird would water during a rainstorm and couldn’t be overridden. It was also complicated to turn on system manually. This unit was easy to program and manual watering just takes pushing one button. What a concept. FYI, the number of stati...
Timer NOT rain sensor compatible
Would Not RecommendOrbit configured this timer so that you CAN’T wire a rain sensor to it. They removed the two screw connectors on the bottom on the unit and replaced them with a quick connect snap in connector. So when you finish screwing in all the wires for the different zones and get to the transformer, you snap in the quick connect connection, there goes your two connections that you need to add the rain gauge. There is no way to connect the two red wires from the rain gauge that are supposed to go to the tw...
Irrigation timer
Would Not RecommendDirections for vague and online tutorials aren’t much better.
Orbit timer
Would RecommendHad an old orbit timer that would not work for automatic watering. Installed new timer in less than 10 minutes and programmed it in less than five. Works like a champ. Easy to program!
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Sprinkler brain
Would RecommendNeeded to replace my backyard sprinkler drain system. This control system seems to be working very well at a fair price.
Easy to program
Would RecommendEasy to program and let's you know when next watering will occur
Orbit irrigation timer
Would RecommendWorks great out of box. Simple to program except a second watering on the same lawn within 24 hours.Not in programming literature. Must access online!
Verified PurchaserSweepstakes
Very good product and easy to use
Would RecommendVery simple to use. Very simple installation. One of the best cheapest and easiest timers to use.
Very easy to install.
Would RecommendBought this product to replace the current old one I had. Switched out the old with this new one in about 5 minutes.So far it is working great.
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