Orbit58911 Complete Yard Watering Kit, Green…

I like this orbit watering system, I have several. I have had to replace a few due to freezing. One thing hate is the packaging. It’s almost impossible to open without very strong shears and you will likely cut or scratch yourself on the hard plastic that you have to cut to open the darn thing. Orbit you can do better

Approximately 10 years ago I installed a three zone underground irrigation system and my timer, valves and manifold was an Orbit. Last summer the valves failed to work properly they lasted a good ten years so it was time to purchase a new device. I looked at other manufacturers but I decided on Orbit because it’s the best there is.

Resistencia, fácil a programar,

I did not realise that all the glowing reviews for this where from Canadian users. I put it on our standard uk outdoor tap. Programmed it with ease and then was extremely disappointed when I turned the tap on. Water spewed from every seal. In desperation I tried plumbers tape which helped a bit, but given that I needed to leave the tap on all the time so that the orbit could work its magic, it meant that this system was useless. Even when the orbit wasn’t in watering mode, significant amounts of water would have been pouring out.After frantic googling, and learning of orbit’s dire/non existent after sales help. I found a number of unfavourable UK reviews for another of their water timers. I believe that there is something different about British taps that make this system useless in the UK in its current form. However I have seen a couple of British reports that say otherwise, and given that it’s a pain to return the product, I’m not giving up, I’m going to try to modify the tap to make it work. I’ll post a follow up when I have more info.

Can recommend this timer