Orbit 56233D 3-Outlet Digital Watering Timer (1 Manual/2 Digital)

This is the best water timer I have owned. I love that it has 2 different zones, plus a manual on the side. The manual controls are great because you don’t have to set a timer, just turn it on and off. I have 2 of these hooked up to multiple drip lines and sprinklers. They have never let me down. It is easy to set up once you get the hang of it. I watched a YouTube video that helped me a bunch. Super easy to readjust the times and frequency of the watering. I’m going to get one more. I have had one for 2 summers and still going strong.

After doing some research I chose this digital watering timer from Orbit. Turns out I did good. I chose the 3 valve version to make it futureproof. I needed a watering timer to save my veggies in summer while I was away on summer trips. This timer has a solid build and is very straightforward and easy to use. The functions are clearly labelled and easy to control. The display is very big and clear and tell you exactly what is configured. Mounting was easy as it came with a steel rod to attach to the wall to secure the timer. I am using the timer in combination with the  Andrews 50-Foot 2 Tube Sprinkler Hose 10-12348  and it is working well. I have set the timer to turn on at 7 AM every day for 7 minutes every 12 hours. Although this is a 3 valve timer, only 2 valves work with the timer and the third is a bypass valve. I have been using this timer for 2 months and it is working so well I seem to have forgotten about it. The timer is big and I have covered it with a cloth to avoid any attention from curious passerby.This timer gets the job done. Andrews 50-Foot 2 Tube Sprinkler Hose 10-12348

This is a fantastic outlet and very easy to set up and use. It features nice big writing so it is simple to see from a short distance away. I love that I can have a separate hose to use manually without disrupting the timers on my watering system.

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It worked great for 1 year, 4 months, but in all fairness, I had it exposed to the Eastern side of my house which gets intense sun every morning. I think the electronics eventually got fried in the sun. It completely malfunctioned, meaning I couldn't even set the time, let alone set up the timers (length of time, zone, time to water, etc). I called Orbit customer support and I sent them the Amazon invoice for proof of purchase. They gave me a $75.00 coupon. I bought other products from Orbit. I won't buy this sprinkler/timer again. I will however, cover my new Sprinkler timer (that I bought from a competitor) with cardboard to "shield" it from the morning sun.