I want to install a reliable timer for all my drip lines that won’t leak. Any real world experience with this anyone? The reviews are great but I wanted to ask the people I trust 🙏💚
by ModernWorkingGirl
26 Comments
basilandmint
This is the brand I always get recommended! Going to buy the 2 zone one from the Amazon Spring sale!!!
tomatocrazzie
These are reliable, and I haven’t experienced leaking issues. The main thing is to be proactive, replacing the batteries, and don’t store them with batteries in them over the winter.
Professional-Bet4540
I have two of these I’ve used for three years, I just bring them in during the winter and change the batteries before putting them out in the spring. They’ve survived some pretty brutal Texas summers.
zendabbq
Mom’s been using this one for years. With all things like this it’s best to get some of that thread seal cuz eventually things will leak a bit
Jacques2424
I used one last season. Worked well for me. I now have 2😁
Manutza_Richie
I’ve been using these for a couple years now without problems.
AtxTCV
Much better than the fancier ones you can buy. Simple is good
justalittlelupy
I’ve been using these for years. I currently have 3 in use, including one that has two separate ports.
Giving_Cat
Trust but verify.
ToeSuc4U
i have one and they’re reliable. probably change the batteries annually but that’s it
quixologist
Have one. Can recommend.
seemebeawesome
I have the 4 zone Bhyve with the wifi hub. It’s great, doesn’t leak and I can program it from the other side of the country
eventualist
We have been using these with success for the past couple years, but oddly one of them got just a tiny amount of water on the outside of it and died. Otherwise we’re buying more lol
ObsessiveAboutCats
I have two of these. They work just fine as long as you remember to check the batteries. Not their fault for not working if the batteries are dead.
FredTrail
I prefer analog dials over digital and the rain delay and manual options are easy and convenient. I have 2 of the Raindrop models that have been in use for several years. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FBOUEJC
Apacholek10
Why not?
RumPunchKid
They work you just have to make sure not to bang it around or leave it out when it gets cold. I feel like even the expensive ones have to be well kept
OJs_knife
I have one that I used all last season, and it works great. Hooked it up the other day, and it’s working fine. Like others have said, take the batteries out before putting it away for the winter
wassimu
Gold standard in tap timers. I have had one running continuously for over ten years (just replaced the battery a couple of times). It comes on every day at 0400 and has never failed.
Scary_Flan_9179
I bought this exact one at a thrift store 2 years ago for $3. It has worked perfectly so far.
zherico
Just dont leave it in direct sun. It burns the led screen and you wont be able to read it. I also take the batteries out every winter and store it inside
120DOM
I have probably 4 different brands of timers that are similar in function to this, so far none of them have failed after 3 years or so (all outdoors year round). And they all seem to last a long time before getting new batteries. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy this one
tmoney99211
Works like a charm! I had one for years, kept my plant babies alive in the summer when I was traveling.
MetaCaimen
No, this device killed and replaced my father.
Then it took my mother on a cruise across the world wearing his skin.
I haven’t seen my mother in 12 years and the police are still looking.
valley_lemon
I found it hard to make changes once it was attached to my weirdly-placed spigot. I got Orbit’s bluetooth thingy (B-hive?) and honestly love it.
With any of them you should plan to replace the rubber washers every year but it’s a reliable brand.
cest_omelette
I have one, works fine for some drip lines. I bring it in the house each year to avoid cold weather.
Mine is a setup in the shade, so less sun/UV damage to the plastic, and I imagine can’t be good for the batteries either.
26 Comments
This is the brand I always get recommended! Going to buy the 2 zone one from the Amazon Spring sale!!!
These are reliable, and I haven’t experienced leaking issues. The main thing is to be proactive, replacing the batteries, and don’t store them with batteries in them over the winter.
I have two of these I’ve used for three years, I just bring them in during the winter and change the batteries before putting them out in the spring. They’ve survived some pretty brutal Texas summers.
Mom’s been using this one for years. With all things like this it’s best to get some of that thread seal cuz eventually things will leak a bit
I used one last season. Worked well for me. I now have 2😁
I’ve been using these for a couple years now without problems.
Much better than the fancier ones you can buy.
Simple is good
I’ve been using these for years. I currently have 3 in use, including one that has two separate ports.
Trust but verify.
i have one and they’re reliable. probably change the batteries annually but that’s it
Have one. Can recommend.
I have the 4 zone Bhyve with the wifi hub. It’s great, doesn’t leak and I can program it from the other side of the country
We have been using these with success for the past couple years, but oddly one of them got just a tiny amount of water on the outside of it and died. Otherwise we’re buying more lol
I have two of these. They work just fine as long as you remember to check the batteries. Not their fault for not working if the batteries are dead.
I prefer analog dials over digital and the rain delay and manual options are easy and convenient. I have 2 of the Raindrop models that have been in use for several years.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00FBOUEJC
Why not?
They work you just have to make sure not to bang it around or leave it out when it gets cold. I feel like even the expensive ones have to be well kept
I have one that I used all last season, and it works great. Hooked it up the other day, and it’s working fine. Like others have said, take the batteries out before putting it away for the winter
Gold standard in tap timers. I have had one running continuously for over ten years (just replaced the battery a couple of times). It comes on every day at 0400 and has never failed.
I bought this exact one at a thrift store 2 years ago for $3. It has worked perfectly so far.
Just dont leave it in direct sun. It burns the led screen and you wont be able to read it. I also take the batteries out every winter and store it inside
I have probably 4 different brands of timers that are similar in function to this, so far none of them have failed after 3 years or so (all outdoors year round). And they all seem to last a long time before getting new batteries. I wouldn’t hesitate to buy this one
Works like a charm! I had one for years, kept my plant babies alive in the summer when I was traveling.
No, this device killed and replaced my father.
Then it took my mother on a cruise across the world wearing his skin.
I haven’t seen my mother in 12 years and the police are still looking.
I found it hard to make changes once it was attached to my weirdly-placed spigot. I got Orbit’s bluetooth thingy (B-hive?) and honestly love it.
With any of them you should plan to replace the rubber washers every year but it’s a reliable brand.
I have one, works fine for some drip lines. I bring it in the house each year to avoid cold weather.
Mine is a setup in the shade, so less sun/UV damage to the plastic, and I imagine can’t be good for the batteries either.