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Central Illinois

Has anyone used this timer http://www.irrigationdirect.com/rain-drip-r673-replacement

I saw a video and have read about diaphragm failure on water timers, this one uses a internal ball valve, but the ball valves use more battery life (Ive heard)

have you used any type of ball valve timers, Gilmore also makes them.

12/15/2012 1:53:54 PM

Omaha, Ne.

I have never had one of mine fail.. sellers ploy maybe. I would just get one at home depot and save money on shipping. Just check and see how many times it will turn on and off a day. some do 4 times some up to 10 times. Hope this helps

12/15/2012 2:38:06 PM

Central Illinois

this has 8 setting $30 +15 shipping

at amazon its 34.49 at free shipping
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0061PSKHI/ref=asc_df_B0061PSKHI2305959?smid=A3PPYHZS9IP9BD&tag=pgmp-898-01-20&linkCode=asn&creative=395109&creativeASIN=B0061PSKHI

home depot

their toro model seems nice

Toro Blue Stripe Drip Multi-Program Tap Timer model 5386 looks good 8 settings and $30

it will cost me $20 in gas to drive to the Depot :(

12/15/2012 4:14:37 PM

Omaha, Ne.

34.49 and free shipping for a 8 times a day. is a great deal.
I all so found this one. It could go real cheap. but i think you can only set it for 4 times a day. not sure thou

12/15/2012 9:23:31 PM

Omaha, Ne.

here's one too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Drip-Pro-Digital-Water-Timer-3-4-FHT-Inlet-x-3-4-MHT-Outlet-RAIN-DRIP-/150907181927?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2322c4db67

12/15/2012 9:34:13 PM

Omaha, Ne.

Oh and the rain drip pro uses the same shut off mechanism as the rest. The ball valve it talks about is a y valve. http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog/double-y-valve-brass-10-0800.html?gclid=CJm9uNrynbQCFcKPPAodig8AYA

12/15/2012 9:40:05 PM

Central Illinois

It has an internal ball valve "When installing the batteries, you will hear the timer’s motor activate for about 5 seconds. This is the timer’s startup mode and it insures that the internal ball valve is in the off position."

12/16/2012 9:11:26 AM

Massachusetts

hands down the best timer, days of the week, settings are the best, i have tried all others, for setting times so you do not water at nite! home depot $30 bucks.

http://www.ecoupons.com/products/home-depot/243466024/MjAyNjYwMDYz

12/16/2012 9:26:52 AM

Omaha, Ne.

oops your right, my bad. most use a solenoid, I never had one leak. I've got that one to marley and its a good one.

I've only needed to water up to 4 times a day. That.s in 5gal buckets. they use up water fast in a hot day. If your needing a timer for cooling then I would get on that can use more on/off times per day. Boy I'm bored. lol

12/16/2012 1:14:07 PM