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Timer Recommendation For Drip

14 years ago

I am looking for a more flexible watering timer for drip irrigation, one that ignores the time range above 10 minutes (15, 20, 25, 30, 45, 60, and 120 minutes are all options on my two 4 station Watermaster (Orbit) 24V 5700A timers. Instead of 2, 5, and 10 minutes, I'd prefer 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10 minutes. I appreciate being able to set a start time for each station. I don't really need the ability to do more than run at intervals of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 days. It would be nicer to a select the interval for each station, but that is not a deal breaker. Can anyone recommend a timer that does this?

Thanks,

baumgrenze

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lehua49
14 years ago
b,

My knowledge is very limited in what controller brand do what but I believe Rainbird has a controller that controls the individual zones with their own time and durations separately. I believe it is the STP series if I remember correctly. I am sure if RB has one their are other brands that do also. Others pipe up if I am in error. GL Aloha.
trkpoker
14 years ago
Look into the ESP modular clock. It will have what your looking for.

Good luck,
Tom
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mike1059
14 years ago
both rainbird and hunter clocks will do what you need. all the station times can be set from one minute to twelve hours. with multiple programs and start times there is a model that will work for you.

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