Orbit 62061Z 1-Outlet Programmable Digital Hose Watering timer

This has been a great addition to our yard and has paid for itself many times over. We had nothing but problems with our expensive built-in Irritrol (Irritating?) system over the years; it was confusing to program and something was always wrong with it, requiring annual visits from technicians that cost upwards of $100. However, just this morning I went out into the yard and it was still on two hours after it should have shut off, and there was a small flood in the yard. The problem? The batteries were getting weak and needed to be changed; they hadn't been changed since I installed the unit in the spring of 2024, and they spent a year outdoors in Phoenix, Arizona. Reinstall new batteries every year, and you should be good to go.

Take the hassle out of lawn and garden maintenance with the Orbit 62061Z Single-Outlet Hose Watering Timer, a convenient and reliable solution for automated watering. Whether you're a busy homeowner, a gardening enthusiast, or simply looking to conserve water, this timer offers effortless control over your outdoor watering schedule, ensuring that your plants receive the perfect amount of water at the right time.Customizable Watering Schedule: The standout feature of the Orbit 62061Z Watering Timer is its customizable watering schedule, which allows users to set specific watering durations and frequencies to suit their lawn and garden needs. With flexible programming options, including customizable watering intervals from every 6 hours to once per week, users can tailor their watering schedule to match the requirements of their plants and landscaping.Easy-to-Use Design: Designed for simplicity and ease of use, this watering timer features intuitive controls and a user-friendly interface that makes programming quick and hassle-free. The large dial and LCD screen provide clear visibility and easy navigation, allowing users to set up their watering schedule with minimal effort and no technical expertise required.Water Conservation: By automating your watering schedule with the Orbit 62061Z Watering Timer, you can conserve water and reduce waste by ensuring that your lawn and garden receive water only when needed. With precise control over watering durations and frequencies, you can avoid overwatering and runoff, leading to healthier plants, lower water bills, and a more sustainable approach to outdoor irrigation.Rain Delay Function: To further optimize water usage and adapt to changing weather conditions, the Orbit 62061Z Watering Timer is equipped with a convenient rain delay function. With the push of a button, users can temporarily suspend their watering schedule during rainy or wet conditions, preventing unnecessary watering and conserving water resources until conditions improve.Durable Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of outdoor use, the Orbit 62061Z Watering Timer features a rugged and weather-resistant construction that can withstand exposure to the elements. The durable materials and sealed housing protect the internal components from moisture, dust, and debris, ensuring long-lasting performance and reliability in any outdoor environment.Versatile Compatibility: Compatible with standard garden hoses and outdoor faucets, the Orbit 62061Z Watering Timer is suitable for a wide range of watering applications, including lawns, gardens, flower beds, and potted plants. Whether you're watering a small backyard garden or a sprawling landscape, this timer offers the versatility and functionality to meet your watering needs with precision and efficiency.In conclusion, the Orbit 62061Z Single-Outlet Hose Watering Timer offers effortless control and precision watering for homeowners and gardeners alike. With its customizable watering schedule, easy-to-use design, water conservation features, rain delay function, durable construction, and versatile compatibility, this timer provides everything you need to maintain a healthy and beautiful outdoor space with minimal effort and maximum efficiency. Whether you're a novice gardener or a seasoned pro, this watering timer is sure to simplify your outdoor watering routine and help you achieve the lush, vibrant landscape you desire.

EDIT: 07/06/2020 Well, the 3rd 3 outlet Orbit Timer bit the dust this morning. Or rather, I noticed it for the first time. I'm not sure how long the water has been running on station 3. It was just continuous. There was a small pond among the trees we were trying to water towards the road. The brush hide the constant flow. I can't tell you how disgusted I am with these timers. When will ORBIT step up to the plate and realize they're manufacturing a defective product?? END OF EDIT.These timers are easy to attach, easy to program and easy to manually control. We've been using Orbit timers for a few years now. In May of 2015, we bought 2 Orbit 3-outlet timers for the first time, model 56082 from Amazon. We bought another 3-outlet Orbit timer, as well as 2 single outlet Orbit timers locally. Five timers in all: 3 of the 3-outlet times and 2 of the 1-outlet timers. Then in May of 2017, we bought another 3-outlet timer from Amazon to replace one that had stopped working. And in May of 2018, we bought another single outlet timer from Amazon to replace one that had stopped working.It never occurred to us to seek a replacement or refund from Orbit, because they did work for us for awhile, even watering everything on our property while we vacationed. We were impressed. And we were not aware that they had a 6 year warranty.Last year we unhooked all of our perfectly functioning Orbit timers, removed the batteries, cleaned them, and put them in storage, like we always do. This year, we pulled them out, put in new batteries, and attempted to program them for watering. To our consternation, we discovered that none of the 3-outlet timers would program correctly, would not turn off even when we switched them to off and would not respond to manual control. An outlet might work or...it might not. It was just random what these timers would do. They're designed to run one station at a time, but the first one wouldn't turn off, but the second one would begin, so that 2 outlets were running at the same time on the same timer and they would not shut off unless we turned the water off. And one of the single timers did that same thing [not responding to the programming].Now we couldn't trust any of them to do our watering and/or function correctly. We have a water well and the possibility of these things coming on and staying on while we're on vacation or otherwise gone for a few days runs the risk of flooding our watering areas and/or ruining our very expensive water well.So, we decided to buy all new Orbit timers to replace all of the non-working ones. On June 22, 2020, we ordered from Amazon 3 brand-spanking new 3-port timers, model 56082, as well as 2 brand-spanking new single port timers, model 62061Z to the tune of $290. Five brand-new timers in all. They arrived on the 25th and 26th of June, 2020. On the 27th, we put new batteries in, programmed them, attached them to the water faucets, connected the water hoses to each outlet and thought we were good to go.The next morning, on the 28th, imagine our surprise to wake up and see 2 of the brand-spanking new 3-port timers had not shut off and would not respond to turning the timers off. We had to shut the water faucets off. The other 3-port timer looked like it hadn't watered from outlet 2, so we tried doing it manually, but it wouldn't respond to a manual command. We always water in the wee hours of the morning before the sun comes up. The watering is always finished before daylight. Anyway...So, we took the timers off the faucets, took the battery packs out, allowed the memory to clear, reinstalled the batteries, reprogrammed them and reinstalled them. We ran tests through all the cycles, setting each outlet at 2 minute intervals. They worked. Then we cycled through all outlets to see if they would respond to manual control and all seemed well, giving us hope that they were going to function correctly.The following morning, the 29th, we woke to the same problem on 2 of the 3-outlet timers. Not one to give up easily, I ran them [my husband had already given up] through multiple tests, removing and reinserting the batteries, reprogramming and testing ad nauseam. Finally, I gave up too and decided to send these two 3-outlet timers back. UPS is scheduled to pick them up today, the 30th of June, 2020.These were brand-new and defective right out of the box. We are so disappointed in the compromised quality of these Orbit timers. At the first inkling that these things were defection, we should have re-boxed them all and sent them all back immediately. As of now, we're returning 2 of the 3-outlet timers. And we're going to be vigilantly aware of the performance of the ones we're keeping. If there's even a hint that one functions incorrectly, it's going back immediately.What has happened to the integrity of companies that are mass producing defective products? It's just all about the bottom line -- $$$. And there are probably multitudes of buyers unaware of Orbits 6 year warranty and just end ups trashing them. Should not companies be accountable for their defective products? I think so.We weren't aware that these timers have a 6 year warranty or exactly what that warranty covered. Perhaps companies like Orbit count on the ignorance of its customers. Orbit needs to be on top of all these negative comments. Now we're hesitant to order replacements and we do not, as of right now, recommend them to anyone.

I have purchased this product four times from Amazon and purchased several previously at Home Depot. Most have lasted quite some time and performed well. However, the one I purchased a couple of months ago has stopped working and nothing seems to fix it. The timer stopped functioning at some point, which I noticed when my plants looked dry. Also, the manual function only works every other time I attempt it. Furthermore, there does not appear to be a way to get customer support on Amazon, so that’s also a disappointment. Nevertheless, because of my successful history with the product I’ve ordered another and will report on how well it performs.

I bought this item in 2024, used it one summer, then it spent the winter in the house. When I tried to use it this spring, one of the stations would not start. I contacted Orbit as there was still a month left on the 12-month warranty. Although the process was somewhat lengthy, there were no issues, and they quickly sent me a replacement at no cost to me. It is a great product, and I would buy from them again.