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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A $10 clockwork shutoff with no batteries: set it like an egg timer and it stops the water.
Simple job
It only stops the water, but that prevents a forgotten hose.
What to know
The range starts at 15 minutes, so it is not for short bursts.
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
- Cheapest timer here
- No batteries
- Rated 4.3 by more than 17,000 buyers
Compromises
- No schedule
- You must start it
Specifications
| Power | None, clockwork |
|---|---|
| Range | 15 to 120 minutes |
| Bypass | Manual |
| Warranty | 6-year limited |
| Amazon reference | B006FLGHGE |
| EAN | 0046878620346 |
What this machine usually gets asked
Does it water on a schedule?
No. It shuts off after the set time, and you start it by hand.
Does it need batteries?
No. It is clockwork.
Our score
7.8/ 10
Worth having even if you own a digital timer.
This one and its buyer, among lawn equipment
Anyone who forgets to turn off the hose.
Sources
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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
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