Timers/controllers: Hose/faucet connected | Permanent Installation
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Automated Irrigation Systems
Hose/faucet Connection:
x.y (nn): x.y=rating nn=number of reviews
Single zone:
Raindrip R675CT Analog 3-Dial Water Timer, $27 3.9 (253)
Melnor 3015 6-Cycle Electronic AquaTimer Digital Hose Timer $43 4.7 (9)
Orbit 62056 $32 4.0 (413)
2-4 zone
Melnor Hydrologic 53100-HD 2-Zone Digital Water Timer $40 3.8 (52)
Home Depot $45 3.3 (22)
Melnor Soil Moisture Sensor $19 3.5 (4)
Melnor RAINCLOUD Internet Controlled $150 4.1 (12)
Melnor AquaTimer Two Zone $38 3.5 (1,196)
Claber 8420 Duplo Evolution $114 3.9 (136)
Claber Wired Rain Sensor $50 3.4 (24)
Orbit 58910 2-Outlet Programmable Hose Faucet Timer $42 4.1 (3,158)
$40 Home Depot 2.5 (212)
Ace 2 outlet Programmable Battery Powered Dial Timer (28159) , $44 1.5 (2)
[looks similar to Orbit above]
Orbit 56233D 3-Outlet Digital Watering Timer (1 Manual/2 Digital) $50 3.8 (727)
Moisture Sensors:
Melnor AquaSentry $36
Melnor Soil Moisture Sensor for 53015, 53100 & 53280 Timers $19 3.5 (4)
Permanent Install (separate controller/timer wired to valves)
Rain Bird SST1200O Indoor/Outdoor Timer, 12-Zone $72 4.5 (314)
Rain Bird 1-in Plastic Electric Inline Irrigation Valve , $16 4.5 (9)
Orbit 57253 3-Valve Lawn Heavy Duty Sprinkler Manifold $58 4.2 (87)
Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller, 8 Zone 2nd Generation, Works with Amazon Alexa $199 4.7 (1,297)
Smart phone and tablet app controlled
Works with existing electronic controlled valve systems.
Works with Rain Bird Rain Sensor ($24) and soil sensor (?).
Will check weather report and not come on with 100% chance of rain.
Reports water usage.
Rain Bird Irrigation Valves - Sprinkler Warehouse
Links:
Automated Irrigation Systems
How to water in gardening
Amazon.com: timer for water hose
5 Best Water Timers - May 2017 - BestReviews
Best Irrigation Timers In 2017 | Top 10 Irrigation Timers Reviewed
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last updated 30 April 2017
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