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Western NY

Curious as to what make / models people use. I've been running old Orbit models for years now, and they've been slowly failing, so I'm scrapping them and starting with new ones this year. I want something programmable - 3 cycles per day I can set, and not have to worry about it shutting on and off when it's supposed to.

2/2/2021 6:09:13 PM

Westmoreland, KS

I use the orbit ones connected to my phone

2/2/2021 8:01:17 PM

President - GPC

Yes Orbit for me too. they have lots of options... Gonna intergrate some new timers this at home patch...

2/2/2021 8:10:07 PM

Grittyville, WA

Nelson timer was good for me no problems with it at all and the AA batteries in it lasted all year.
In fact, it was in a damp/ humid spot all year and got water on it occasionally and it survived a few light freezes too. Doubt it will last forever. But it got put to the test and it passed... Easy to program and use. The unit I have does just a maximum of only two timed cycles per day though.
I think they're available for around $30-35.

2/2/2021 9:13:56 PM

Centennial Colorado

What is a good misting timer?

2/2/2021 9:50:08 PM

Grittyville, WA

Idk but I want one also.

2/2/2021 10:03:00 PM

Syracuse, NY

I don't know, but I'm a good-timing Mr.

2/3/2021 2:32:59 AM

Alex, IN

Orbit B-Hyve. Best $100 I've ever spent for the patch. Wifi controller, I can run water from anywhere.

2/3/2021 2:58:12 AM

Peosta, Iowa

I use hydrawise, its wifi controlled and can run it from my phone. Pretty nice as long as I have phone service. https://www.hydrawise.com/

2/3/2021 6:56:56 AM

Mulino, Oregon

I only use Rainbird Andy

2/3/2021 10:48:08 AM

Georgia

I used the Orbit B-Hyve. It works as advertised, but be careful of the distance between the transponders. If you your water control valve is actually in the patch, it might to far away from your house. But is is so cool to turn your water on and off from your cell phone.

2/3/2021 2:06:01 PM

Watlington, UK

@ 97pounder misting would be best set by a thermostat rather than a timer

2/3/2021 6:07:33 PM

Mn

Orbit b hyve! Make sure you cancel the rain delays and frost delays right away. Can honestly say I'd be nowhere without them.

2/3/2021 10:20:48 PM

Dillonvale, Ohio

I use the Melnor 4 output. It does 4 different zones and can be programmed to run 4 different times on each zone. Best $50 I spent to water the patch.

2/4/2021 7:53:34 AM

Upa Creek, Mo

Can't believe I have never used one.

So if I am away 7 days, due I just leave my spigot\hose on, and use timers as I want programmed?

Anyone ever have a valve or gasket break on vacation and come back to a lake?

That's my biggest fear.

2/4/2021 9:51:48 AM

Eugene,OR

Galcon 6 station timer with infinite loops has worked well for me. $99 on dripworks.com. I’ve had the same one for 18 years.

2/4/2021 1:08:10 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Only use rainbird for the valves themselves. They hold up way better than orbit. You can use an orbit controller if you like.

2/4/2021 1:54:59 PM

Alex, IN

For sure agree with Orangeneck there. Stay away from orbit valves.

2/4/2021 2:00:17 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Daletas has this box that works really good Andy.:) I'm pretty sure he can turn the water off and on and even change stations from 30,000 feet up! lol

2/4/2021 3:45:43 PM

Torrance, Ca.

I know vineman has and I sure have smallmouth. Its a total nightmare but part of what we do. Always fixing things!

2/4/2021 3:47:51 PM

Colorado

IF you hoses are breaking/Leaking use Washing machine hoses, They can handle 200PSI and a few hundred degrees so the sun does nothing. Been using them for years connected to valves. No issues........Yet

2/4/2021 7:48:36 PM

Mn

Yes leave hose spigot on. Left mine on 2 years without a problem.

2/4/2021 10:40:23 PM

Georgia

Evandy, that was a super suggestion about washing machine hoses. I would guess any braided water line would work, but that is a bullet proof idea.

2/5/2021 4:15:41 PM