Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 6-10 of 25
 garden timer March 27, 2008
Hillbilly Escoffier (Kerrville, TX USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This device has been a boon to date in my windy, variable, Texas climate.
Construction seems solid. Way better than timers in the standard big box retailers.Price is fair.
Not made in the PRC! Can you believe it!
Simple to use and never misses! August 9, 2007
Thomas J. Smith (Holland, MI USA)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I purchased this Gardena product knowing full well the great quality and
detail put into their items. (Over the past 15 years I have purchased
numerous hose connectors and 5 different sprinklers--all still working well!) I had never owned a hose timer, but my ten days away from home
in mid July heat forced me to try something to preserve flowers and
lawn. I put it through a 'test' run prior to leaving, and I knew there
would be no problem. The well written instructions made it simple to
format and its 'internal clock' is amazingly accurate! It is invaluable
now--allows me to do early morning watering before the sun comes up!
I highly recommend this timer and will probably purchase a second one soon.
 Not watertight July 20, 2008
Dr. Rob (Hershey, PA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
What amazes me about this OUTDOOR water timer is their warning: "Use only in upright position to keep water out of the battery compartment". Given that it is used OUTSIDE in the RAIN, and is attached to a hose bib (all of which leak), one might think they would make a battery compartment that has a rubber sealing gasket and screws on tight to keep the internal mechanism dry. Instead, they have a cheap plastic snap on cover for the battery that doesn't come close to sealing tightly to keep the water out.
Would you buy an umbrella with holes? If not, why buy this timer? It would take about 50 cents to design the battery compartment correctly. I already sent mine back after the first rainstorm flooded it. It is incredible how thoughtless in design some companies can be. An outdoor electronic mechanism should be watertight. It really is that simple.
A reliable water timer August 25, 2007
William J. Mccoy (Sacramento)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I have a number of Gardena products and while they are more expensive than most brands they are also more reliable and are cost effective.
 Gardena timer May 9, 2008
Surfside Girl (Harlingen, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This product has been functioning well for the most part. There is a slight leak from the hose connection. The seal just isn't tight enough. The directions were a little confusing at first, but once you get the hang of setting the timer this is a great timesaving product. I've had it watering twice a day for 3 weeks and it's literally "set it and forget it". This will help keep my lawn green through the hot Texas summer.
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