Insoma SGW05 1-Outlet Timer
1 outlet · AA batteries · 3 modes · rain delay · child lock · IP55
The cheapest programmable timer here at $20, with rain delay, child lock and an IP55 rating.
Best for: A single line on a small budget.
≈ $20
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Orbit Digital Hose Timer 62061 review
The best-known hose timer on Amazon, with nearly 48,000 ratings and a six-year warranty.
Trusted
Orbit’s digital timer has by far the longest record here. Six years of warranty for $30 is unusual.
Simple
The LCD is clear, and there is little to set up.
Before frost
Bring a battery timer indoors before a freeze, as frozen water can crack the valve. Check that the faucet is a 3/4-inch garden thread.
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Strengths
- Nearly 48,000 ratings
- 6-year warranty
- Simple programming
Compromises
- Rated 4.1
- Plastic body
Specifications
| Outlets | 1 |
|---|---|
| Power | Battery |
| Screen | LCD |
| Rain delay | Built in |
| Warranty | 6-year limited |
| Amazon reference | B004INGS8S |
| EAN | 0046878620612 |
What this machine usually gets asked
How long is the warranty?
Six years from purchase, per the listing.
Does it have rain delay?
Yes, it is built in.
Our score
7.5/ 10
The safest choice.
This one and its buyer, among lawn equipment
Almost anyone with one line.
The lawn equipment guides that feature it
Sources
Specifications: the Amazon.com listing, read from a US address. Live prices: Amazon.com, through Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
What else the shelf holds
Melnor AquaTimer 4-Zone
4 zones · 1 min to 6 h · 2 × AA · 7-year warranty
Four independent zones from one faucet with a 7-year warranty, the longest here.
Best for: One faucet feeding beds, lawn and drip lines.
≈ $62
Orbit B-hyve XD 1-Port
1 port · Bluetooth or Wi-Fi with hub · weather data · IPX5 · WaterSense with hub
A $36 smart timer that adjusts to local weather. Remote Wi-Fi control needs a hub sold separately.
Best for: A buyer who will use the app.
≈ $36
